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AoC 24 -- LHW Grand Prix PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes comes to the cage accompanied by Everybody Knows My Name. Ray Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Holmes digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holmes.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holmes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Holmes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holmes scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Ray Jackson has been cut.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Holmes's shoulder, as Holmes tries to avoid the shot.
Holmes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holmes misses with a body shot.
Holmes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Holmes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Holmes does no damage.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Mike Holmes has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Holmes misses the target.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holmes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Holmes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Holmes slips the punch.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Holmes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holmes blocks a jab.
Holmes misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Holmes moved out of range nicely.
Jab from Jackson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson misses with a hook. Holmes ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Holmes just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holmes scores with a jab.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holmes.
Holmes scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
A shot to de liver by Holmes. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson looks gassed!
Holmes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Holmes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
That has opened up Ray Jackson's cut even more.
Holmes lands a jab.
Holmes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Holmes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The cut above Ray Jackson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Holmes lands a nice shot to the body.
Holmes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes scores with a nice head shot.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Ray Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes lands a left and a right that send Jackson crashing to the mat, dazed. Holmes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ray Jackson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ray Jackson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Holmes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Estevan Ledesma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naolo Chin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ledesma comes to the cage accompanied by Mark Ronson ft Q-Tip - Bang Bang. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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205 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Estevan Ledesma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Naolo Chin!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ledesma is able to avoid easily.
Chin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ledesma misses with a straight right.
Ledesma misses with a takedown attempt - Chin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledesma wants to clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big right from Chin misses.
Naolo Chin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledesma tests Chin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ledesma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chin leaves Ledesma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chin wants to slow Ledesma down by chopping away at his legs.
Chin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ledesma missing with a left hand there. Chin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ledesma looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Chin!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Estevan Ledesma dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ledesma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chin misses with a low kick as Ledesma jumps back.
Ledesma bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chin is letting Ledesma control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
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.
Ledesma is staying tight to Chin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ledesma working the ground and pound from side control.
Chin is trying to buck Ledesma off.
Chin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ledesma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledesma is staying tight to Chin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Estevan Ledesma just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ledesma slips a jab and a cross from Chin.
A head kick misses from Chin.
Chin throws a shot from downtown. Ledesma moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chin throws an overhand right that lands on Ledesma's shoulder, as Ledesma tries to avoid the shot.
Chin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Naolo Chin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ledesma lands a nice shot that snaps Chin's head back.
It looks like Naolo Chin has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Estevan Ledesma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Naolo Chin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Chin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chin leaves Ledesma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chin throws a leg kick but Ledesma moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chin throws a head kick that misses.
Ledesma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chin on the side of the head.
Chin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ledesma.
A jab from Chin does it's job there.
Ledesma wants to clinch up but Chin keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ledesma shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chin's guard.
Ledesma controlling from the top position.
Ledesma seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chin for as long as he can get away with.
Ledesma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ledesma is pushing down on Chin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chin is fighting to maintain full guard but Ledesma has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ledesma wants to pass to mount but Chin is defending the position.
Chin is trying to stand back up but Ledesma is controlling him
Still in half guard, Ledesma seems content to control.
Estevan Ledesma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ledesma wants to pass the guard but Chin is defending well.
Ledesma takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Naolo Chin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ledesma works his way into side control.
Chin being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Estevan Ledesma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ledesma 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Estevan Ledesma!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Lake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuan Ip Mung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lake's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Only The Strong Survive. Jackson Lake could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chuan Ip Mung's chin.
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Lake!
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, Chuan Ip Mung!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lake shoots in but no luck this time.
Mung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lake counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mung!
Lake is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mung to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mung shrugs it off.
Lake working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mung can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lake is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mung to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mung shrugs it off.
Lake wants to take Mung's back but he can't do it this time.
Lake is working for a guillotine from mount but Mung frees his head quite easily.
Lake is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Lake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jackson Lake!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julien Abessera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peregrin Broadfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Broadfoot comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Killed the Pirates kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Peregrin Broadfoot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julien Abessera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peregrin Broadfoot!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broadfoot throws out a loose jab but Abessera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abessera scores with a sloppy right hand. Broadfoot should have avoided that one.
It looks like Peregrin Broadfoot has been cut.
Broadfoot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Broadfoot closes the distance and clinches up with Abessera, looking for a takedown. Broadfoot pushes Abessera against the cage but Abessera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Broadfoot moves out of range of the strikes.
Broadfoot fails to land the takedown.
Julien Abessera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peregrin Broadfoot.
Broadfoot looks to throw the jab but Abessera is out of range.
Abessera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Broadfoot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abessera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Broadfoot fails with a takedown attempt.
Abessera loads up on a big right hand but Broadfoot slips the punch.
Broadfoot fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abessera lands a head kick. Broadfoot smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abessera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Broadfoot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Broadfoot loads up on a big right hand but Abessera slips the punch.
Broadfoot shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Broadfoot showed some decent athleticism there.
Abessera is not content to let Broadfoot control the position.
Abessera is doing well to control the position and prevent Broadfoot from advancing to side control.
Abessera is looking for a sweep. Broadfoot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Broadfoot throws a strike but Abessera avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Broadfoot has gone for a leg lock! Abessera slips out almost immediately though and dives into Broadfoot's guard.
Abessera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Broadfoot manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Abessera tries to lock up and control but Broadfoot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Broadfoot landing strikes from the mount and Abessera is in trouble!
Broadfoot throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Abessera because Broadfoot loaded up on that one.
Broadfoot working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Broadfoot throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Broadfoot unloads with some shots from mount but Abessera bucks and avoids them well.
Abessera in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Broadfoot lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Broadfoot looking to land elbow strikes but Abessera uses the position to regain half guard.
Broadfoot wants to control but Abessera is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot throwing shots but Abessera is blocking nicely.
Broadfoot throwing shots but Abessera is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Abessera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Abessera wants to sweep here but Broadfoot controlling him for the moment.
Abessera lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Broadfoot!
Broadfoot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julien Abessera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peregrin Broadfoot's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Broadfoot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abessera pinned against the cage. Abessera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Broadfoot lands a jab to the nose.
Broadfoot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Abessera avoids it really well and circles away.
Abessera misses with a hook. Broadfoot ducked under it nicely.
Broadfoot shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Abessera is trying to defend but Broadfoot finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Broadfoot takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadfoot missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Abessera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Broadfoot working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Broadfoot throwing shots but Abessera is blocking nicely.
Abessera wants to improve his position but Broadfoot is controlling well.
Broadfoot looks to land a strike but Abessera avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Broadfoot looking to pass the guard.
Broadfoot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Abessera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Broadfoot throws a big right hand that misses.
Broadfoot with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fighters circling - Broadfoot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Broadfoot changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Abessera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Abessera is looking to regain half guard here but Broadfoot keeps moving and retains side control.
Broadfoot lands some shots froms side control.
Broadfoot tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Broadfoot fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Broadfoot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot 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.
Broadfoot is trying to ground and pound but Abessera uses the momentary lack of control by Broadfoot to regain half guard.
Abessera on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Broadfoot trying to control the action but Abessera is working from the bottom.
Broadfoot thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Abessera to regain full guard.
Abessera wants to stand and escape but Broadfoot is having none of it.
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.
Broadfoot thows a big elbow that misses.
Broadfoot postures up.
Broadfoot scoring with punches to the head and body.
Abessera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Broadfoot throws a strike but Abessera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Abessera trying to control but Broadfoot is working from the bottom.
Abessera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Broadfoot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abessera has managed to get both his arms back between Broadfoot's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peregrin Broadfoot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peregrin Broadfoot's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Broadfoot swats away the attempt to clinch by Abessera.
Broadfoot shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Abessera napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Broadfoot lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ground and pound from Broadfoot seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Peregrin Broadfoot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Broadfoot working the ground and pound but Abessera is defending the strikes.
Abessera dodges the ground and pound from Broadfoot.
Broadfoot cracks Abessera with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Abessera regains half guard, as Broadfoot was trying to land strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broadfoot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadfoot is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Broadfoot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Broadfoot is nestled in close to Abessera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Abessera trying to control here.
Broadfoot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Broadfoot missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Broadfoot working over Abessera with some ground and pound. Abessera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Broadfoot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abessera defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abessera defends it well.
Broadfoot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abessera is concentrating on defense, preventing Broadfoot from advancing position.
Abessera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Broadfoot.
Abessera wants to control but Broadfoot is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Abessera is trying to get back to full guard.
Broadfoot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abessera is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abessera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Broadfoot was well out of range. Poor timing from Abessera.
Broadfoot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abessera as he jumps to the side.
Abessera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Broadfoot.
Abessera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Abessera lands a body shot.
Abessera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abessera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abessera lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Broadfoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abessera.
Broadfoot fails with the takedown.
Julien Abessera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peregrin Broadfoot.
Abessera connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abessera throws a head kick that misses.
Abessera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Broadfoot.
Abessera tries to clinch there but Broadfoot circles away.
Abessera throws a jab when Broadfoot was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julien Abessera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abessera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julien Abessera!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fionn Mac Cumhaill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels's entrance music is Hillbilly Deluxe. A fine choice. Mac Cumhaill is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Doomsword. The key to victory for Max Michaels has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Max Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fionn Mac Cumhaill !
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac Cumhaill shoots in but Michaels avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mac Cumhaill looks for a takedown but Michaels sprawls well.
Michaels dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mac Cumhaill . That did some damage!
Mac Cumhaill misses with a takedown attempt - Michaels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Max Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fionn Mac Cumhaill .
Michaels throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mac Cumhaill 's head.
Michaels is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a takedown but Michaels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Michaels, right into the meat.
Mac Cumhaill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Michaels lands with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Michaels.
Mac Cumhaill closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Michaels did well to prevent Mac Cumhaill getting side control.
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!
Michaels is trying to maintain the position but Mac Cumhaill is very close to passing his half guard.
Mac Cumhaill is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mac Cumhaill looks gassed!
Michaels tries to roll over but Mac Cumhaill keeps him under control.
Michaels is pressing down on Mac Cumhaill 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mac Cumhaill looking to pass the guard.
Michaels might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mac Cumhaill trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michaels keeping full guard, as Mac Cumhaill tries to pass.
Michaels had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mac Cumhaill defends it easily.
Mac Cumhaill postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Michaels is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mac Cumhaill , into his guard.
Michaels trying to control but Mac Cumhaill is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Michaels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mac Cumhaill is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mac Cumhaill is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Michaels tries to get to full guard but Mac Cumhaill has control of the leg.
Mac Cumhaill trying to mount his opponent but Michaels defends it.
Mac Cumhaill is looking for a kimura but Michaels is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mac Cumhaill to get the leverage.
Michaels is trying to maintain the position but Mac Cumhaill is very close to passing his half guard.
Mac Cumhaill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Michaels has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels gets back to full guard.
Michaels is looking for a triangle but Mac Cumhaill pushes his legs off easily.
Michaels looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mac Cumhaill pushes down on Michaels's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mac Cumhaill is looking for a kimura but Michaels is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mac Cumhaill to get the leverage.
Michaels is looking to control Mac Cumhaill 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Michaels avoid being mounted?
Mac Cumhaill 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.
Michaels is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill tries to pass to full mount but Michaels defends it.
Mac Cumhaill is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Michaels is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mac Cumhaill 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mac Cumhaill 's back!
Mac Cumhaill rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Michaels seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mac Cumhaill does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Michaels sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mac Cumhaill defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fionn Mac Cumhaill will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Michaels smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Michaels slaps away a takedown attempt from Mac Cumhaill , before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from Michaels does no damage.
Decent striking displayed by Michaels there.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Michaels sprawls well. Michaels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mac Cumhaill gets slowly back to his feet.
Fionn Mac Cumhaill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels scores with a head kick.
Mac Cumhaill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Michaels's waist but Michaels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mac Cumhaill off to one side.
Max Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fionn Mac Cumhaill .
Michaels tries to clinch but Mac Cumhaill is having none of it.
Michaels stuffs the takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Michaels.
Michaels misses with a series of wild punches.
Mac Cumhaill fails with a takedown attempt.
Michaels looks to land a combination but Mac Cumhaill avoids it well.
Mac Cumhaill is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Michaels looks to land a combination but Mac Cumhaill avoids it well.
Michaels throws a nice head kick!
Mac Cumhaill throws out a loose jab but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Michaels. That's going to slow Mac Cumhaill down.
Michaels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a double leg but Michaels sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Michaels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mac Cumhaill misses with an uppercut.
Michaels lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Michaels throws a leg kick which misses Mac Cumhaill 's front leg but catches the back leg as Mac Cumhaill tries to avoid it.
Michaels scores with a one two! Mac Cumhaill had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Max Michaels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Michaels works Mac Cumhaill 's body with a nice hook.
Mac Cumhaill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Michaels swivels and escapes.
Michaels thumps Mac Cumhaill with a low kick.
Michaels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mac Cumhaill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Michaels. Michaels obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Michaels throws a head kick but Mac Cumhaill moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Michaels.
A nice inside leg kick there by Michaels. That's going to slow Mac Cumhaill down.
Mac Cumhaill 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mac Cumhaill takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Michaels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mac Cumhaill takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Michaels tries to clinch but Mac Cumhaill is having none of it.
Max Michaels is winning the standup battle so far.
Michaels throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Michaels fakes the leg kick and cracks Mac Cumhaill in the body.
Michaels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mac Cumhaill circles away quickly and effectively.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left and a right from Michaels both land. Nice combination.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Michaels as he jumps to the side.
Michaels lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mac Cumhaill backs up against the cage.
Michaels uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Michaels works over Mac Cumhaill 's head and body with a nice combination.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Michaels sprawls well. Michaels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mac Cumhaill gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Michaels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slapping body kick lands there for Michaels.
Michaels misses with a head kick.
Michaels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mac Cumhaill is trying hard to land a takedown here. Michaels sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice combination there by Michaels.
Michaels misses with a few strikes there.
Michaels rushes Mac Cumhaill and presses him up against the cage.
Mac Cumhaill is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Michaels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Michaels lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Michaels takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mac Cumhaill blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mac Cumhaill has hold of one of Michaels's legs. Michaels is fighting the takedown attempt but Mac Cumhaill gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Michaels is looking for a triangle but Mac Cumhaill pushes his legs off easily.
Mac Cumhaill drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mac Cumhaill jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.
Mac Cumhaill might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Michaels kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Michaels keeping full guard, as Mac Cumhaill tries to pass.
Mac Cumhaill preventing the sweep.
Mac Cumhaill is pushing down on Michaels's leg trying to pass to half guard. Michaels is fighting to maintain full guard but Mac Cumhaill has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mac Cumhaill is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Michaels doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mac Cumhaill .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michaels actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Michaels dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mac Cumhaill scores with a punch to the head.
Michaels rushes Mac Cumhaill and presses him up against the cage.
Michaels prevents the takedown attempt.
Mac Cumhaill has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Michaels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Michaels scores with a knee to the head.
Mac Cumhaill lands a takedown into guard.
Michaels controls Mac Cumhaill momentarily but Mac Cumhaill frees himself.
Mac Cumhaill drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Michaels manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mac Cumhaill has Michaels in his guard.
Mac Cumhaill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Michaels is one step ahead there.
Michaels works over Mac Cumhaill with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Michaels swinging wildly here.
Michaels throws a push kick but Mac Cumhaill slaps the foot to one side.
Mac Cumhaill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Michaels's waist but Michaels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mac Cumhaill off to one side.
Max Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fionn Mac Cumhaill .
Michaels keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Michaels scores with a spinning back kick!
No joy there for Michaels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mac Cumhaill throws a lazy right hand but Michaels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Michaels throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Michaels keeps Mac Cumhaill at a distance using the push kick.
Michaels keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Michaels lands a high kick!
Michaels scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Michaels throws a series of punches but Mac Cumhaill avoids them all with ease.
Michaels throws a head kick but Mac Cumhaill moves out of range.
Mac Cumhaill darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Michaels is trying to maintain the position but Mac Cumhaill is very close to passing his half guard.
Michaels tries to get to full guard but Mac Cumhaill has control of the leg.
Michaels is defending against the submission attempts here by Mac Cumhaill .
Michaels makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Michaels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Michaels dives on top into guard.
Michaels makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mac Cumhaill wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Michaels's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Michaels postures up and lands a big shot to Mac Cumhaill 's brow.
Mac Cumhaill looking for a guillotine here but Michaels defends easily.
Mac Cumhaill looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Michaels has picked Mac Cumhaill up and slammed him! Mac Cumhaill can't keep hold of the triangle and Michaels manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Mac Cumhaill 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mac Cumhaill prevents Michaels from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill is not content to let Michaels control the position.
Mac Cumhaill is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Michaels decides to stand back up. Michaels steps back and let's Mac Cumhaill get back to his feet.
Mac Cumhaill shoots for a double leg takedown but Michaels sprawls well. He's pushed Mac Cumhaill 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Michaels lands a high kick!
Mac Cumhaill fails to land the takedown.
Mac Cumhaill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Michaels.
Horrible takedown by Mac Cumhaill or perhaps it was just good defense by Michaels which made him look bad.
Michaels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Michaels showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Michaels has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Michaels!
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