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EEC 113 - Penultimate PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alistar Astyages (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Jessup (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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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alistar Astyages!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Jessup!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jessup misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Astyages.
Jessup throws a leg kick but Astyages checks it.
Jessup looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jessup takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Astyages looks to land a combination but Jessup avoids it well.
Jessup showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Astyages.
Jessup is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Astyages.
Jessup misses with a wild combination.
Astyages ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Astyages lands with an uppercut that bounces Jessup off the cage and back into rage.
Jessup swinging wildly here.
Jessup fails with the takedown.
Astyages slips a jab from Jessup.
Jessup shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Astyages pinned against the cage. Astyages gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jessup shoots in but no luck this time.
Alistar Astyages has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Jessup.
Jab by Astyages.
Astyages connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Astyages lands with a nice combination. Jessup backs away looking to recover.
Jessup scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jessup looks gassed!
Astyages scores with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Astyages connects with a jab.
Astyages uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jessup is rocked!
Jessup wants to land a leg kick but Astyages is out of range.
Jessup doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Astyages.
Jessup is still on wobbly legs! Can Astyages finish him?
Astyages smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Astyages drops Jessup with a straight right hand, right on the button! Astyages follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistar Astyages!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aodhan o hAodha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by Straight Out of Line. o hAodha has chosen Cursum Perficio by Enya as his entrance music. Lyoto Machida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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200 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyoto Machida!
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, Aodhan o hAodha!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
o hAodha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machida sprawls well. Machida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. o hAodha gets slowly back to his feet.
o hAodha looks for the body kick but Machida saw that one coming.
Machida scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Aodhan o hAodha has been cut.
o hAodha throws a right and a left that both miss.
o hAodha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machida lands a big head kick that sends o hAodha tumbling to the mat! Machida takes a step backwards and waves o hAodha back to his feet - he wants the finish!
o hAodha is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida seems to be stalking o hAodha here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! o hAodha drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lyoto Machida!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hezekiah Stoltfus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoltfus's entrance music is The Chase. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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220 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hezekiah Stoltfus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leo Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoltfus takes one on the button.
Stoltfus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clarke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stoltfus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stoltfus moves out of range as Clarke strikes.
Stoltfus slips a jab and a cross from Clarke.
Stoltfus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stoltfus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Stoltfus misses.
Clarke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stoltfus.
A punch combination from Clarke misses.
Clarke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clarke throws a hook but Stoltfus blocks it.
Hezekiah Stoltfus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Leo Clarke has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoltfus connects with a crisp jab.
Clarke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoltfus misses with a hook to the body
and Clarke counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Stoltfus!
Stoltfus is rocked!
Stoltfus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clarke.
Oh Stoltfus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clarke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clarke thows a huge punch but Stoltfus dodges it nicely.
Stoltfus seems to have got his legs back now.
Clarke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clarke is working for a kimura but Stoltfus is defending it quite comfortably.
Clarke throwing shots but Stoltfus is blocking nicely.
Clarke seems to be looking for submissions.
Stoltfus trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stoltfus wants to control but Clarke is having none of it.
Clarke prevents Stoltfus from getting the reversal.
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.
Stoltfus holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Clarke tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Clarke looking to ground and pound but Stoltfus is blocking nicely.
Clarke sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Stoltfus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clarke throws a wild left hand from mount and Stoltfus manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoltfus won't allow Clarke to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Clarke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leo Clarke's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Clarke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stoltfus misses with a two punch combination.
Clarke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stoltfus sprawls well. Stoltfus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clarke gets slowly back to his feet.
Stoltfus works Clarke's body with a nice hook.
Hezekiah Stoltfus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clarke fails to land the takedown.
Clarke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hezekiah Stoltfus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Clarke.
Stoltfus throws a combination that misses
and Stoltfus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stoltfus misses with a straight left.
Leo Clarke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clarke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoltfus throws a jab but it's blocked by Clarke.
Stoltfus ducks under a wild hook from Clarke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoltfus moves out of range as Clarke strikes.
Stoltfus lands a two punch combo.
Clarke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Clarke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clarke is breathing heavily.
Stoltfus misses with a combination
enabling Clarke to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Stoltfus misses.
Stoltfus lands with a nice combination. Clarke backs away looking to recover.
Stoltfus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clarke.
Hezekiah Stoltfus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stoltfus's corner calls for a 1-2. Stoltfus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stoltfus throws a hook to the side of Clarke's head but Clarke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoltfus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clarke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stoltfus in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoltfus swings for the body but Clarke moves out of range.
Stoltfus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stoltfus swinging wildly here.
Stoltfus misses with a combination
and Clarke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoltfus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clarke gets the takedown into side control.
Stoltfus is trying to improve his position.
Clarke swings around for an armbar but Stoltfus sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Clarke's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Stoltfus from controlling successfully.
Clarke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stoltfus defends it easily.
Stoltfus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Clarke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stoltfus off and has taken his back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Clarke. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoltfus trying to control but not successfully.
The referee is taking a good look at Stoltfus as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Clarke!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Even with his hooks in, Clarke manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Clarke is striking well from the back but Stoltfus escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoltfus trying to hold on to Clarke's head to control him but Clarke postures up.
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 Hezekiah Stoltfus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leo Clarke's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Clarke looks to throw the jab but Stoltfus is out of range.
Stoltfus slips a straight right by Clarke.
Stoltfus just misses with a punch to the body.
Clarke avoids the body shot from Stoltfus.
Clarke misses with a straight left.
Clarke fails with the takedown
and Stoltfus counters with a one-two to the body.
Clarke misses with a body punch
and Clarke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clarke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clarke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clarke throws a sloppy body shot
and Stoltfus counters with a one-two to the body.
Stoltfus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clarke.
Clarke takes a swing at Stoltfus's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke moves away from the strike by Stoltfus.
Clarke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stoltfus lands a nice shot that snaps Clarke's head back.
Clarke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clarke lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Clarke.
Stoltfus throws a series of punches but Clarke avoids them all with ease.
Clarke misses with an uppercut.
Clarke throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoltfus.
Stoltfus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clarke was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoltfus.
No joy there for Stoltfus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stoltfus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Stoltfus there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Stoltfus has cracked Clarke with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Stoltfus lands another huge swinging hook and Clarke tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Clarke, before Stoltfus can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hezekiah Stoltfus!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jin Shotokahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jin Shotokahn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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176 cm
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jin Shotokahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Shotokahn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shotokahn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Shotokahn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shotokahn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shotokahn.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shotokahn throws out the jab.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shotokahn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shotokahn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones wants to slow Shotokahn down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones tries a low kick but Shotokahn avoids it.
Shotokahn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Jones looks for the body kick but Shotokahn saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Shotokahn's leg but Shotokahn calmly moves out of range.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shotokahn.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shotokahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shotokahn counters with a right hand to the body.
Shotokahn slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Shotokahn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shotokahn throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shotokahn counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shotokahn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shotokahn doesn't seem phased though.
Shotokahn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones walks into a left hand.
Shotokahn misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shotokahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones looks gassed!
Shotokahn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Jones is rocked!
Billy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shotokahn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Shotokahn finish him?
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Shotokahn sends Jones crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shotokahn is motioning to the referee to let Jones up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Shotokahn lands a slapping body shot.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shotokahn works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Shotokahn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shotokahn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Shotokahn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shotokahn feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Shotokahn lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Shotokahn as he connects with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shotokahn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shotokahn scores with a body shot.
Shotokahn's corner calls for a 1-2. Shotokahn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A good leg kick by Shotokahn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn connects with a crisp jab.
Shotokahn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Shotokahn scores with a jab to the head.
Shotokahn grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Jones takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Shotokahn cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jin Shotokahn!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fatty Fatty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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290 lbs
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299 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fatty Fatty!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Rogers knocks Fatty out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyle Rogers!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe OBrien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Cole has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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193 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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193 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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, Joe OBrien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Alex Cole!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - OBrien looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cole drops his hands momentarily and OBrien takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cole gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cole drops his hands momentarily and OBrien takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cole shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches OBrien napping and manages to drive through into side control!
OBrien on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if OBrien tries to get out of the position.
OBrien takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cole gets to mount! OBrien was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
OBrien tries to hold on but Cole postures up.
Cole tries to control but OBrien wriggling away.
Cole with shots to the head and body - OBrien looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cole misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cole with a couple of short strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole with good strikes from the mount here!
OBrien trying desperately to get to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole thowing shots but they're missing.
Cole unloading with bombs!
OBrien tries to reverse the position but Cole maintains control.
Cole with a couple of short strikes.
Cole postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. OBrien looks a forlorn figure.
OBrien is trying desperately to improve position.
Cole has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cole looking to finish with strikes here!
Cole looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OBrien in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cole throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
OBrien is looking to get to half guard.
OBrien wants to hold on but Cole pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Cole.
OBrien is rocked!
Cole jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but OBrien manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Oh OBrien is still in real trouble! 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!
Cole in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and OBrien looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Cole turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Cole!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas L (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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22
182 lbs
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22
176 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Decent boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Barker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andreas L!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barker slips under a jab.
Andreas L seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
L throws a head kick but Barker moves out of range.
Barker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
L tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barker was well out of range. Poor timing from L.
Barker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
L on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barker. Barker obviously looking to wear him down.
Barker misses with a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barker!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
L throws a head kick that misses
and Barker counters with a good low kick that L was not able to check.
L looks gassed!
Barker throws a right hand that L ducks under and follows up with a left that L also avoids with ease.
Barker clinches up with L and pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Barker.
Barker works on L's body with a couple of short punches.
L is trying to break the clinch but Barker is controlling him.
Barker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barker digs a right hand into L's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on L's gas tank.
L takes a shot to the head.
Barker lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Barker.
Nice body punch from Barker.
A right hand to the body from Barker.
A short right from Barker on the inside.
Barker lands a body shot.
L takes a shot to the head.
Barker is leaning against L and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barker successfully pulls guard.
L is posturing up here but Barker has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! L tries to roll out but it's too tight and L has to tap! Slick submission there by Barker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William Barker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darth Nurple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Barker might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Remember The Name By Fort Minor. Nurple has chosen Imperial March as his entrance music. Darth Nurple is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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220 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Barker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darth Nurple!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurple lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurple manages to avoid it.
Nurple lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Bob Barker has been cut.
Barker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurple was well out of range. Poor timing from Barker.
Nurple throws a chopping leg kick but Barker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurple keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barker.
Nurple throws a head kick but Barker moves out of range.
Nurple shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nurple feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barker's calf.
Darth Nurple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurple connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nurple uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barker.
Barker swinging wildly here.
Nurple moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nurple tests Barker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nurple looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nurple connects with a right hand. Barker shakes it off.
Nurple throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker shoots in looking for a takedown. Nurple tries to sprawl out of it but Barker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nurple manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nurple tries to clinch up.
Barker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurple.
Nurple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurple misses with a kick to the body.
Nurple turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nurple jabs Barker right on the nose. Barker blinks but takes it well.
Nurple takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurple moves away.
Nurple throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barker is breathing heavily.
Barker lands a slapping body shot.
Darth Nurple is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurple feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barker's calf.
Barker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurple tries to clinch there but Barker circles away.
Nurple throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurple tests Barker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurple fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barker.
Jab, jab by Nurple - just one landing.
Barker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nurple.
Nurple moves into the clinch.
Nurple comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nurple landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nurple working Barker over with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nurple.
Barker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A bit of stalling here from Nurple.
Still in the clinch, Nurple scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nurple is pushing Barker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nurple crunches a lovely knee into Barker's ribcage.
Barker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Nurple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurple taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Nurple.
Nurple pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nurple crunches a lovely knee into Barker's ribcage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Darth Nurple.
Nurple lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nurple lands with a nice body kick.
Barker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nurple.
Nurple feints and then cracks Barker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barker down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nurple.
Nurple uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barker has time to react.
Nurple scores with a push kick.
Nurple throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nurple throws a head kick but Barker moves out of range.
Barker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Nurple finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nurple scores with a jab to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Nurple.
Nurple thumps Barker with a low kick.
Barker is looking to wear down Nurple with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nurple has closed the distance and engaged Barker in a clinch.
Nurple landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nurple.
Nurple connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barker's face.
Nurple lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nurple obliges.
Nurple working Barker over with knees to the body.
Nurple lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Nurple.
Nurple lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nurple is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nurple lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nurple comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nurple unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nurple crunches a lovely knee into Barker's ribcage.
A right handed body shot lands from Nurple.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Nurple dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Barker'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.
Nurple looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barker slips a jab from Nurple.
Nurple connects with a solid leg kick.
Nurple tries to close the distance and clinch but Barker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Darth Nurple seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nurple keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barker avoids the head kick by Nurple.
The fighters circling - Nurple throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurple avoids the body shot from Barker.
Nurple throws and low kick but Barker moves out of range easily.
Barker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barker throws out a loose jab but Nurple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurple throws out a leg kick but Barker moves out of range and Nurple only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Nurple misses.
Barker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barker shoots in for a takedown but Nurple shows good takedown defense.
Nurple has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nurple throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nurple clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Nurple.
Barker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barker tries to score a body lock takedown but Nurple shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Barker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurple throws an elbow but it misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barker can't find room to land a body shot as Nurple controls the action.
Nurple looking to stall.
Nurple throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barker blocks it with crossed arms.
Nurple working aggressively here.
Nurple stalling.
Barker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nurple lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Nurple.
Barker can't find room to land a body shot as Nurple controls the action.
Barker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nurple avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nurple presses Barker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nurple lands a good knee to the midsection. Barker won't want to take too many of those.
Nurple putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nurple comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nurple manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Nurple.
Barker has a couple of punches blocked by Nurple.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Darth Nurple seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nurple leaning against his opponent.
Barker avoiding damage as Nurple throws knees to the body.
Nurple lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurple putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Barker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurple is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nurple is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nurple tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurple lands a knee to the body.
Nurple blocks an uppercut.
Nurple utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Barker avoiding damage as Nurple throws knees to the body.
Nurple leaning against his opponent.
Nurple is trying to maintain a safe position but Barker gets an underhook and turns Nurple into the cage.
Barker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barker is trying to break free.
Nurple tries to stall but Barker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nurple lands a body punch.
Barker lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barker working aggressively here.
Barker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nurple has Barker pressed against the cage, preventing Barker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nurple crunches a lovely knee into Barker's ribcage.
Barker dodges an elbow strike from Nurple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barker.
Nurple lands a knee to the body.
Nurple trying to stall but Barker improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Barker.
Nurple scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nurple throws an elbow but it misses.
Barker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nurple clobbers Barker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barker scores with a body shot.
Barker cracks Nurple with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nurple misses with a body kick.
Barker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nurple has time to react.
Barker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nurple tries to clinch up but Barker circles away and keeps his distance.
Barker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barker ducks under a wild hook from Nurple.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barker.
Barker scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Nurple showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Barker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurple. Barker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurple throws a hook but Barker blocks it.
Barker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurple.
Barker misses with a jab to the body
and Nurple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurple takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barker misses the jab.
Barker lands with an uppercut that bounces Nurple off the cage and back into rage.
Nurple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nurple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nurple with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nurple. Nurple obviously looking to wear him down.
Nurple buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A lazy left from Barker finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurple slips under a jab from Barker.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nurple. That's going to slow Barker down.
The fighters circling - Nurple throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurple throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Barker counter with a right hand.
Nurple tries to close the distance and clinch but Barker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barker throws a jab when Nurple was well out of range.
Barker looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurple is just out of range.
Nurple tries to clinch but Barker moves out of range.
Nurple keeps Barker at a distance using the push kick.
A jab from Barker misses.
Nurple buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nurple thumps Barker with a low kick.
Nurple looks to land a combination but Barker avoids it well.
Nurple throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barker on the side of the head.
Nurple lands with a nice body punch.
Nurple turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurple throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nurple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurple moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nurple lands a jab to the nose.
Nurple tries to clinch up but Barker circles away and keeps his distance.
Nurple misses with a hook.
Nurple throws a leg kick which misses Barker's front leg but catches the back leg as Barker tries to avoid it.
Nurple thows a body shot but no joy.
Nurple throws a wild body kick that Barker sees coming a mile off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barker.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nurple.
Nice cross by Nurple.
Nurple scoring well with a low kick there.
Nurple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nurple misses with an attempted mid kick.
Darth Nurple is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurple connects with a high kick.
Nurple connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Barker misses the target.
Barker misses with a straight right.
Nurple throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nurple. That's going to slow Barker down.
Barker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nurple fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barker.
Bob Barker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurple with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nurple dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barker. That did some damage!
Nurple moves away from the strike by Barker.
Nice body kick there by Nurple.
Nurple explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nurple!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nurple.
Nurple throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barker throws a body punch but Nurple moves out of range.
Barker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nurple.
Nurple throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nurple moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nurple.
Nurple is stalling here.
Barker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barker.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nurple pushes Barker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurple's elbow.
Barker working aggressively here.
Nurple blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Nurple comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nurple 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Nurple!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brett Ing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Olsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ing comes into the arena with Sasha - Xpander blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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22
142 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Ing!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ing takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Olsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Ing throws a big shot that misses.
Ing thuds a left hand into Olsen's body.
The fighters circling - Olsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ing lands with a good body shot.
Ing throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ing staying out of range there.
Ing moves away from the strike by Olsen.
Olsen looks to land a left hand but Ing moved out of range nicely.
A nice combination there by Ing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ing slips under a jab.
Olsen thows a body kick. Ing tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jab by Olsen.
Ing slips a jab from Olsen.
Olsen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ing throws an overhand right that lands on Olsen's shoulder, as Olsen tries to avoid the shot.
Ing ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ing moves away from the strike by Olsen.
Olsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ing misses with a straight left.
Ing throws a shot from downtown. Olsen moves away and avoids it.
Ing misses with a wild combination.
Ing slips a straight right by Olsen.
Olsen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Olsen slips under a jab from Ing.
Olsen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brett Ing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen slips under a jab from Ing.
The fighters circling - Ing throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olsen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Olsen slips a jab from Ing.
Ing fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Olsen misses with a hook to the body
and Ing counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ing.
Olsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ing tries to bum rush Olsen with a series of wild strikes but Olsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Olsen lands a nice looking body kick.
Olsen blocks a head kick by Ing.
Ing tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ing.
Olsen blocks a head kick by Ing.
Ing is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ing moves away from the strike by Olsen.
Ing throws a hook to the side of Olsen's head but Olsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ing looks to land a right hand but Olsen moved out of range.
Olsen lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Ing dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters circling - Ing throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olsen takes one to the side of the head.
Ing slips a straight right by Olsen.
A swing and a miss from Olsen.
Ing throws a lazy right hand but Olsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olsen tries to land a body kick
and Ing counters with a nice body shot.
Ing looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ing fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Olsen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ing throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ing steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Olsen.
Ing moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Ing.
Ing misses with a series of wild punches.
Ing waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olsen.
Ing looks to throw the jab but Olsen is out of range.
Olsen with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ing swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Olsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olsen checks a leg kick nicely.
Olsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Olsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ing throws out the jab.
Ing finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Ing misses the target.
Ing misses with an uppercut. Olsen saw that one coming.
Olsen misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Ing misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ing comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Ing.
Ing throws a looping overhand right but Olsen ducks down to avoid it.
Olsen defending well as Ing loads up on a big left hand.
Olsen connects with a body shot.
Olsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ing misses with a hook.
Olsen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ing stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ing thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Ing misses its intended target.
Ing gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Olsen.
Olsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Olsen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Olsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ing.
Olsen avoids the body shot from Ing.
Ing keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Olsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Ing dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A clash of legs there as Olsen blocks the low kick.
Ing throws a right and a left that Olsen avoids nicely.
Olsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ing throws out the jab.
Ing throws a jab when Olsen was well out of range.
Ing takes a swing at Olsen's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Ing misses its intended target.
Ing moves away from the strike by Olsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ing waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olsen.
Ing takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some wild striking there from Ing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Olsen looks to land a left hand but Ing moved out of range nicely.
Ing lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Ing misses.
Olsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ing paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ing lands with a cross.
Olsen missing with a left hand there. Ing was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Olsen scores with a nice strike.
Olsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ing.
Olsen takes a swing at Ing's ribcage but misses.
Ing lands a jab.
Brett Ing is winning the standup battle so far.
Ing swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Olsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ing loads up on a big right hand but Olsen slips the punch.
Ing misses with an uppercut.
Ing throws a hook to the side of Olsen's head but Olsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Ing misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ing looks for the body kick but Olsen saw that one coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ing!
Olsen blocks a jab.
Olsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ing.
Ing finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ing takes one to the side of the head.
Ing takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Olsen blocks a jab.
Ing misses with a body punch
and Olsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Ing throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olsen throws a sloppy head kick and Ing moves out of range easily.
Ing works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Olsen 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.
Ing swings away with a body shot that misses
and Olsen counters with a big head kick but Ing shrugs it off.
Olsen misses with a wild combination.
Ing fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Olsen on the side of the head.
Ing uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Olsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Brett Ing did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Olsen lands a head kick. Ing smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ing ducks under a wild hook from Olsen.
Ing misses the jab.
Ing waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olsen.
Ing connects with a solid leg kick.
A left lands for Olsen.
Ing on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ing defending well as Olsen loads up on a big left hand.
Ing scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ing throws a hook but Olsen avoids it easily.
Ing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olsen manages to avoid it.
Ing scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ing lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Ing tries a low kick but Olsen avoids it.
Ing misses with a combination
and Olsen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ing pivots, looking for a leg kick but Olsen is out of range and Ing settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ing throws the left hand but Olsen avoids the punch easily.
Olsen misses with a hook. Ing ducked under it nicely.
Olsen slips a straight right by Ing.
Olsen throws a head kick but Ing moves out of range.
Ing throws a predictable looking body shot
and Olsen counters with a nice body shot.
Olsen misses with a looping right.
Ing swings for the body but Olsen moves out of range.
Olsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ing throws out the jab.
Ing smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olsen stalks Ing and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ing's face. Ing staggers backwards, shaken.
Olsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ing stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Olsen throws out a loose jab but Ing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ing lands a nice leg kick that just misses Olsen's sensitive parts.
Some wild striking there from Ing.
Ing blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ing missing with a left hand there. Olsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Olsen misses.
Ing misses with a straight right.
A shot to the body from Ing misses
and Olsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Ing misses with a looping right.
Ing lands an overhand right.
A punch lands to the side of Olsen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ing throws a series of punches but Olsen avoids them all with ease.
Olsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Brett Ing will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ing.
Olsen is rocked!
Olsen misses with a body shot.
Ing digs a good body shot into Olsen's ribs.
Olsen walks into a jab.
Olsen misses with a double jab
and Ing counters with a slapping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ing.
Ing lands a right hook to the body.
Ing swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Ing misses.
Olsen lands with an uppercut that bounces Ing off the cage and back into rage.
Ing misses with a hook.
Ing slips under a jab.
Ing lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Ing misses with a combination
and Olsen counters with a straight right hand.
Ing misses the body punch
and Olsen counters with a good, hard body kick but Ing shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ing misses with a combination
and Olsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ing.
Ing throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ing throws a leg kick that is checked
and Olsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ing throws a big shot that misses.
Olsen misses with the body kick
enabling Ing to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Ing misses
and Ing takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ing swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ing misses with a looping left.
Olsen moves away from the strike by Ing.
Olsen slips under a jab from Ing.
Olsen throws a looping overhand right but Ing ducks down to avoid it.
Olsen throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Ing misses.
Olsen throws an overhand right that lands on Ing's shoulder, as Ing tries to avoid the shot.
Ing walks into a left hand.
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.
Ing throws a sloppy body shot
and Olsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Victor Olsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab by Ing.
Olsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Ing.
Olsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ing throws out the jab.
Ing looks to throw the jab but Olsen is out of range.
A low kick from Ing misses
and Olsen counters with a nice body shot.
Olsen defending well as Ing loads up on a big left hand.
Olsen blocks a jab.
Ing ducks under a wild hook from Olsen.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Victor Olsen.
Well Ing has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:47
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Ing!
Brett Ing retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Gionathan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gionathan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Limp Bizkit - Rollin. Davis has chosen Disturbed-Indestructible as his entrance music. Lorenzo Gionathan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lorenzo Gionathan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Davis!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis thuds a left hand into Gionathan's body.
Gionathan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gionathan scores with a nice strike.
Davis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Davis throws a looping overhand right but Gionathan ducks down to avoid it.
Gionathan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Gionathan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Gionathan moves away from the strike by Davis.
Gionathan scores with a leg kick.
Davis misses with a looping right.
Gionathan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab.
Gionathan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Davis misses.
The crowd cheers as Gionathan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Davis doesn't seem phased though.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gionathan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws the kick towards the body but Gionathan avoids it.
Davis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
John Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gionathan moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Gionathan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Davis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Davis misses with a wild combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gionathan.
Davis tries to bum rush Gionathan with a series of wild strikes but Gionathan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davis throws a right and a left that Gionathan avoids nicely.
Davis throws a looping overhand right but Gionathan ducks down to avoid it.
Gionathan scoring well with a low kick there.
Davis looks gassed!
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!
Gionathan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gionathan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Davis sprawls well initially but Gionathan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gionathan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gionathan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Davis's thigh. Davis counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Gionathan from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gionathan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gionathan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gionathan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gionathan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gionathan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gionathan looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Gionathan.
Davis connects with the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Gionathan as he connects with a hook.
Gionathan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gionathan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Davis misses with the body kick
and Gionathan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis throws a hook but Gionathan avoids it easily.
Gionathan throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis misses with a combination
and Gionathan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gionathan, right into the meat.
Gionathan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gionathan thumps Davis with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gionathan.
Gionathan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gionathan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Davis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gionathan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Davis can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gionathan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gionathan throwing strikes from guard but Davis blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Gionathan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gionathan moves out of range as Davis strikes.
Gionathan connects with a solid leg kick.
Lorenzo Gionathan is winning the standup battle so far.
Davis throws the left hand but Gionathan avoids the punch easily.
Lorenzo Gionathan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gionathan rushes Davis and presses him up against the cage.
Gionathan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davis avoids it.
Stalling in the clinch from Gionathan.
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gionathan connects with a solid leg kick.
Gionathan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gionathan's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gionathan duly obliges.
It looks like John Davis has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gionathan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davis circles away.
Davis missing with a left hand there. Gionathan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gionathan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Davis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Gionathan counter with a right hand.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Gionathan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gionathan showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gionathan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Davis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gionathan.
Gionathan prevents Davis from standing back up.
Gionathan wants to free his trapped foot but Davis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Davis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gionathan.
Gionathan wants to work for an arm triangle but Davis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Davis is defending against the submission attempts here by Gionathan.
Gionathan is taking a breather. Davis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gionathan trying to pass the guard but Davis defending well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Davis throws a jab when Gionathan was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a combination that misses
and Gionathan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davis throws a head kick that misses
and Gionathan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davis is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Gionathan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Davis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Davis misses with a body shot.
Davis misses with a straight right.
Gionathan moves into the clinch.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gionathan tries a knee to the head but Davis blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Davis has had enough of the clinch but Gionathan keeps him there for the moment.
Davis is trying to break free.
Gionathan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Davis's face.
Davis tries to stall but Gionathan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Davis lands a shot to the body.
Gionathan blocks an uppercut.
Davis slowing the pace effectively.
Gionathan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Davis is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gionathan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Davis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gionathan backwards.
Gionathan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Davis.
Gionathan looking to throw knees to the head but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Gionathan on the inside.
Davis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gionathans head.
Gionathan tries a knee to the head but Davis blocks it.
Gionathan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gionathan blocking some punches.
Gionathan misses with a knee to the head.
Gionathan struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
Davis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gionathan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gionathan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davis avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gionathan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gionathan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davis blocks it with crossed arms.
Gionathan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davis's efforts to push away.
Davis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gionathan is keeping busy.
Davis presses Gionathan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Gionathan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Davis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Davis misses the body punch
and Gionathan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A combination from Davis does no damage.
Davis misses with a double jab
and Gionathan counters with a head kick. That will keep Davis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Davis throws a combination that misses
and Gionathan counters with a two punch combo.
A shot to the body from Davis misses
and Gionathan counters with a nice uppercut.
Gionathan throws a leg kick which misses Davis's front leg but catches the back leg as Davis tries to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gionathan!
Gionathan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Gionathan slams his shin into Davis's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gionathan - that will leave a mark!
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gionathan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Davis was covering up waiting for the punch and Gionathan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gionathan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gionathan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gionathan is stalling in the full guard.
Gionathan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
Davis is looking to stand up but Gionathan isn't so interested in that idea.
Gionathan advances position into side control!
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.
Gionathan working the ground and pound.
Gionathan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gionathan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gionathan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gionathan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Davis takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gionathan working the ground and pound but Davis is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gionathan wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy.
Gionathan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Davis wants to get back to his feet.
Gionathan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gionathan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gionathan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?
Gionathan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Davis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gionathan but great work by Davis.
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gionathan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's 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.
Gionathan tries to improve position but can't.
Davis stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gionathan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gionathan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Gionathan misses with a two punch combination.
Davis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by Gionathan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Gionathan clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on John Davis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gionathan slips under a jab from Davis.
Gionathan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Davis.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davis misses with an uppercut.
Davis throws a hook but Gionathan avoids it easily.
A big left from Davis misses.
Gionathan dodges the punch combination from Davis.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gionathan. That's going to slow Davis down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Davis misses.
Gionathan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davis is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gionathan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davis doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Gionathan with that takedown attempt.
Gionathan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gionathan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gionathan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gionathan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davis swivels and escapes.
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gionathan throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
Davis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gionathan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davis swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Gionathan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gionathan counters with a thumping low kick.
Gionathan throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gionathan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Davis moves forwards but Gionathan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gionathan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gionathan thuds his right hand into Davis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gionathan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Davis misses.
Davis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gionathan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gionathan stuns Davis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Davis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gionathan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davis misses with a double jab
and Gionathan counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gionathan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gionathan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gionathan 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.
Gionathan throws an elbow but Davis slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gionathan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gionathan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Davis is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Gionathan crashes against the mat.
Gionathan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davis, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Davis is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gionathan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Gionathan's shoulder, as Gionathan tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick by Davis misses
and Gionathan counters with a low kick, right behind Davis 's knee.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gionathan tries for a takedown but Davis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Davis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gionathan counters with a head kick. That will keep Davis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gionathan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Gionathan had his way with John Davis in that round.
The cut man is working on John Davis's cut.
That's time! Gionathan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Davis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gionathan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gionathan 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.
Davis misses the jab.
Davis scores with a jab to the body.
Davis throws a sloppy body shot
and Gionathan counters with a straight right hand.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gionathan manages to avoid it.
Gionathan slips a straight right by Davis.
Gionathan connects with a looping right hand.
Davis throws a right hand that Gionathan ducks under and follows up with a left that Gionathan also avoids with ease.
Gionathan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis.
Davis is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gionathan connects with a high kick.
Gionathan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab, jab by Gionathan - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gionathan slips a jab from Davis.
Davis missing with a left hand there. Gionathan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gionathan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gionathan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Gionathan slips the punch.
Gionathan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gionathan. That's going to slow Davis down.
Gionathan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davis as he jumps to the side.
Gionathan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davis scores with a jab to the body.
Davis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
John Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gionathan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Davis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Davis tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Gionathan with the ground and pound but Davis regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Gionathan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davis's head.
Gionathan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gionathan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Davis is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis kicks off Gionathan and gets to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gionathan.
Gionathan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis.
Gionathan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Gionathan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gionathan connects with a nice looking jab.
John Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis misses with a combination
and Gionathan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lorenzo Gionathan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis misses with a combination
letting Gionathan counter with a right hand.
Davis throws a looping overhand right but Gionathan ducks down to avoid it.
Gionathan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Davis misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gionathan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gionathan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gionathan lands with a good body shot.
Davis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gionathan with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Gionathan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gionathan, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Gionathan!
Lorenzo Gionathan retains his super heavyweight title!
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