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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Scott (ranked 7342 p4p, 453 weight class) and Kryzstof Zmuda (ranked 23018 p4p, 484 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tyler Scott!
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, Kryzstof Zmuda!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zmuda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zmuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
Scott looks to land a body kick but Zmuda moved away.
Scott misses with a body kick.
And Zmuda tries to counter it with a takedown but Scott pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
Scott scores with a head kick.
Zmuda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zmuda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Scott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zmuda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scott defends it well.
Scott swings for the body but Zmuda moves out of range.
Zmuda throws a sloppy head kick and Scott moves out of range easily.
As Zmuda looks to move away, Scott throws a big counter combo but Zmuda just gets out of the way.
Scott throws a body kick that misses.
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott throws a shot to the body.
Scott throws a body punch but Zmuda moves out of range.
Scott scores with a head kick. Zmuda tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Scott keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target.
Zmuda connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott misses with a head kick.
Zmuda blocks a head kick by Scott.
Scott moves out of range as Zmuda throws a body kick.
Scott throws a body shot but no joy.
Scott throws a leg kick but Zmuda checks it.
Zmuda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Scott has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zmuda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scott pulls guard effortlessly.
Zmuda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Scott tries to strike from the bottom.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Zmuda from controlling successfully.
Scott can't keep his opponent in guard - Zmuda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zmuda prevents Scott from improving his position.
Zmuda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scott doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zmuda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is looking for a sweep. Zmuda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scott wants to get back to full guard but Zmuda has mounted him!
Zmuda with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Scott slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zmuda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Scott defends it well.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.
Zmuda working over Scott with some ground and pound. Scott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Scott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Scott tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zmuda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Scott tries to roll over but Zmuda keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott is looking to control Zmuda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scott avoid being mounted?
Zmuda prevents Scott from improving his position.
Zmuda is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zmuda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zmuda is pressing down on Scott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scott is holding on for now.
Scott keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zmuda is nestled in close to Scott, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zmuda is working for a submission of some sort.
Zmuda passes into side control, despite Scott's attempt to control the position.
Scott sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zmuda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tyler Scott will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Scott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyler Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zmuda throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Scott's head.
Scott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zmuda.
Zmuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Scott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zmuda takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zmuda misses with a wild combination.
Scott throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zmuda missing with a left hand there. Scott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Scott.
Tyler Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott scores with a nice strike.
Scott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zmuda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Scott misses its intended target.
Scott blocks a head kick by Zmuda.
Scott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scott.
Sloppy strikes from Scott. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Scott misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zmuda.
Scott throws a big counter combination but Zmuda scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scott paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zmuda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scott looks to land a body kick but Zmuda moved away.
Zmuda throws a head kick that misses.
Scott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zmuda misses with a straight left.
Scott scores with a jab to the head.
Zmuda blocks a head kick by Scott.
Zmuda with the counter takedown but Scott avoids it easily.
Tyler Scott is winning the standup battle so far.
Zmuda dodges the punch combination from Scott.
Zmuda throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
Zmuda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zmuda misses with a two punch combination.
Scott moves out of range as Zmuda throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zmuda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scott misses with a leg kick.
And Zmuda tries to counter it with a takedown but Scott pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zmuda throws a nice head kick!
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!
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Zmuda is just out of range.
Zmuda throws a push kick but Scott slaps the foot to one side.
Scott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scott throws a right hand that Zmuda ducks under and follows up with a left that Zmuda also avoids with ease.
Scott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Scott blocks the low kick.
Zmuda throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
Scott lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zmuda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zmuda slips a jab from Scott.
Zmuda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Zmuda.
A nice combination there by Scott.
Scott scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zmuda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zmuda throws a push kick but Scott slaps the foot to one side.
Scott feints and then cracks Zmuda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zmuda down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scott.
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zmuda can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Scott coming out on top.
Zmuda lands with a slapping head kick.
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zmuda moves away.
Scott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scott checks the leg kick nicely there.
Scott throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scott misses with a head kick.
Zmuda rushes Scott and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zmuda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Scott pulls his leg out and moves away.
Scott dodges the punch combination from Zmuda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott works over Zmuda's head and body with a nice combination.
Zmuda misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Zmuda misses.
Scott went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Scott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zmuda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zmuda lands an overhand right.
Scott blocks a head kick by Zmuda.
Zmuda pivots, looking for a leg kick but Scott is out of range and Zmuda settles back down.
Scott misses with a low kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Scott here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Scott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scott takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Zmuda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zmuda is breathing heavily.
Scott tries to score with a low kick but Zmuda moves his leg out of the way.
Scott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Scott dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A slow jab from Zmuda misses its intended target.
Zmuda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Scott avoids the head kick by Zmuda.
Scott misses with an uppercut. Zmuda saw that one coming.
Scott tries to work over Zmuda's front leg with a kick but Zmuda checks it.
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Zmuda slips the punch.
Scott throws a solid leg kick but Zmuda takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Scott.
No joy there for Scott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zmuda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scott stalks Zmuda and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zmuda's face. Zmuda staggers backwards, shaken.
Scott misses with a body kick.
Nice shot by Scott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
Zmuda misses with a series of wild punches.
Zmuda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scott's sensitive parts.
Zmuda throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zmuda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scott seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
Scott throws a push kick but Zmuda slaps the foot to one side.
Zmuda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Scott 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.
Zmuda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zmuda tries to clinch but Scott moves out of range.
Scott appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zmuda lands a nice shot that snaps Scott's head back.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Zmuda is just out of range.
Scott looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Scott misses with an uppercut. Zmuda saw that one coming.
Scott blocks a head kick by Zmuda.
Scott with a nice cross.
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
Zmuda checks a leg kick.
Zmuda wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zmuda misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Zmuda. Those never looked like landing.
Scott lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zmuda backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Zmuda.
Scott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zmuda.
Zmuda tries to counter with a clinch but Scott shakes him off and moves away.
Scott misses with a wild combination.
Zmuda tries a head kick but it misses.
Scott is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zmuda.
Scott moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zmuda avoids the head kick by Scott.
Scott throws a jab but it's blocked by Zmuda.
Zmuda throws a low kick but Scott avoids it.
Zmuda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scott swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scott throws a nice looking combination but Zmuda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zmuda slips a jab and a cross from Scott.
Tyler Scott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zmuda dodges the punch combination from Scott.
Scott fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zmuda is out of range.
Zmuda loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.
Zmuda throws a right and a left that Scott avoids nicely.
Zmuda tries to clinch up but Scott circles away and keeps his distance.
Scott closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zmuda scores with a leg kick.
Zmuda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Scott was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Scott motions for Zmuda to come forward. Scott throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zmuda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scott takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zmuda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Scott appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice uppercut lands for Scott. That snapped Zmuda's head back.
Sloppy strikes from Zmuda. Those never looked like landing.
Zmuda takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zmuda tries to close the distance and clinch but Scott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zmuda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zmuda misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Zmuda slips the punch.
A slow jab from Zmuda misses its intended target.
Scott feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zmuda defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
Zmuda scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zmuda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scott swinging wildly here.
Scott will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zmuda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zmuda throws a right and a left that Scott avoids nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Zmuda.
Zmuda throws a right and a left that Scott avoids nicely.
It looked like Scott was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zmuda.
Kryzstof Zmuda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zmuda misses with a body kick.
Scott tries to counter with a takedown but Zmuda is quick to defend against it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scott, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Scott!
Tyler Scott seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Goldberg (ranked 5473 p4p, 484 weight class) and Hugo Chavez (ranked 5578 p4p, 485 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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218 lbs
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211 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Goldberg!
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, Hugo Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez connects with a nice looking jab.
Chavez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goldbergs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goldberg motions for Chavez to come forward. Goldberg throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Goldberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like John Goldberg has been cut.
Goldberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chavez!
Goldberg laying and praying for a moment but Chavez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Chavez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Goldberg there.
Chavez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez tries to kick Goldberg off but Goldberg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg drops an elbow to the side of Chavez's head.
Goldberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goldberg wants to take a breather but Chavez is having none of it.
Goldberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chavez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Goldberg working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Chavez's thigh. Chavez counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Chavez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldberg.
Goldberg distracts Chavez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavez wants to stand up but Goldberg is controlling him.
Goldberg chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Goldberg works over Chavez with some ground and pound from guard.
Goldberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Goldberg wants to pass the guard but Chavez is keeping the position.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chavez keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Goldberg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Goldberg is looking to advance position but Chavez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez trying to control but Goldberg is having none of it.
Chavez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Goldberg haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Goldberg tries to hold on but Chavez postures up.
Goldberg is working to get back to half guard.
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.
Goldberg is working hard here to advance position.
Chavez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goldberg is looking to improve his position but Chavez isn't that keen on the idea.
Goldberg tries to lock up and control but Chavez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chavez looking to control but Goldberg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goldberg wants to hold on but Chavez pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Chavez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Goldberg'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.
Chavez connects with the punch.
Chavez cracks Goldberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Goldberg throws a leg kick
and Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - Chavez coming out on top.
Goldberg throws an overhand right that lands on Chavez's shoulder, as Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Chavez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg misses with a right hand
and Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chavez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chavez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
John Goldberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chavez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Goldberg is rocked!
Chavez lands a big uppercut and Goldberg crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Goldberg looks OK. Chavez waves Goldberg back to his feet!
Oh Goldberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goldberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goldberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Chavez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldberg.
Chavez lands with an uppercut that bounces Goldberg off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldberg misses with a right hand
and Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg tries to clinch but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez throws out a counter right but Goldberg avoids it with no problem.
Nice body punch from Chavez.
Goldberg moves in looking to clinch but Chavez pushes him off.
Chavez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chavez lands an overhand right.
Chavez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chavez cracks Goldberg with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Chavez has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Goldberg to stand back up!
Goldberg misses with a hook
and Chavez counters with a big right hand! Oh Goldberg is in trouble here! Chavez follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Chavez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Jennings (ranked 4440 p4p, 353 weight class) and Wulfgar Beornegar (ranked 6700 p4p, 436 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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255 lbs
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267 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bubba Jennings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wulfgar Beornegar!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jennings tries to clinch up.
Jennings looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beornegar cracks Jennings with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beornegar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jennings trying to control here.
Beornegar prevents Jennings from standing back up.
Jennings wants to control but Beornegar is keeping busy.
Jennings is trying to stand back up but Beornegar is controlling him
Beornegar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beornegar is looking for a kimura here.
Beornegar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beornegar lands with a punch from half guard.
It looks like Bubba Jennings has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jennings is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beornegar seems to be working for a kimura but Jennings defends the submission attempt.
Jennings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beornegar pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beornegar in particular looking to stall.
Beornegar drops an elbow to the side of Jennings's head.
Bubba Jennings's cut is getting worse.
Beornegar is controlling the pace.
Jennings wants to control but Beornegar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Beornegar.
Beornegar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beornegar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Beornegar working over Jennings with some ground and pound. Jennings looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Beornegar prevents Jennings from standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Beornegar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jennings with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jeez, Bubba Jennings's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bubba Jennings's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wulfgar Beornegar!
In defeat, Bubba Jennings stepped up to the mic, saying 'He used tilt controls, fucking hacks'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Louis Brown (ranked 6007 p4p, 489 weight class) and Will Craig (ranked 6115 p4p, 494 weight class). Louis Brown looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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192 lbs
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Louis Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Craig!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craig has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Craig there as he acknowledges the shot.
Craig throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Craig slips the punch.
Craig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Craig is looking for the big counter here.
Craig works over Brown's head and body with a nice combination.
Brown throws a jab when Craig was well out of range.
Craig swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Craig misses with a wild combination.
Craig thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Craig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown takes a swing at Craig's ribcage but misses.
Craig thows a leg kick but Brown checks it
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Craig.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Craig.
Craig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
Craig connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.
Craig misses with a two punch combination.
Craig throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Craig looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Craig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Craig looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Craig tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Craig has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Craig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Craig connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Craig lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craig fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Craig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Craig.
Craig scores with a three punch combo!
Craig lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Brown can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Craig and Brown drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Craig.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Craig!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sal Calhoun (ranked 6303 p4p, 506 weight class) and Kevin Brockington (ranked 6499 p4p, 514 weight class). The key to victory for Sal Calhoun has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sal Calhoun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Brockington!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calhoun closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brockington throws Calhoun to one side and escapes!
Calhoun has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA New York in the buildup to the fight.
Brockington has a takedown stuffed.
Calhoun scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brockington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calhoun.
Brockington tries to clinch but Calhoun is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brockington gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brockington keeping moving, preventing Calhoun from controlling successfully.
Calhoun throwing strikes from guard but Brockington blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Brockington's closed guard. He's half up but Brockington has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Brockington pivots and extends the arm, Calhoun falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Brockington! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Brockington!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Irish Power (ranked 2986 p4p, 328 weight class) and Cedric Zhang (ranked 3905 p4p, 398 weight class). Cedric Zhang will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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189 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Irish Power!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cedric Zhang!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zhang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Power is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zhang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good standup being displayed there by Power as he connects with a hook.
Power connects with a body shot.
Zhang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Power finds it's way round the side to connect with Zhang's head.
Zhang takes one to the side of the head.
Cedric Zhang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Power looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zhang fails with an attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Power finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhang scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zhang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zhang looks to land a strike but Power avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zhang wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zhang tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance.
Zhang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
That's two 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.
Power just misses with a punch to the body.
And Zhang tries to counter it with a takedown but Power pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Power dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Power moves into the clinch successfully.
Zhang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zhang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Power walks away with a smile on his face. Zhang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Power lunges at Zhang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zhang's hand.
Zhang is rocked!
Power lands a brutal uppercut that launches Zhang off his feet! Zhang tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Irish Power!
Irish Power is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Your Bitch (ranked 3126 p4p, 290 weight class) and Alexei Babinski (ranked 2837 p4p, 270 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Your Bitch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Babinski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Babinski lands a hook that snaps the head of Bitch backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bitch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babinski avoiding damage as Bitch throws knees to the body.
Babinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Bitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bitch wants to clinch but Babinski slips to the side
letting Babinski counter with a right hand.
It looks like Your Bitch has been cut.
Babinski tries to keep at a distance but Bitch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Babinski misses with a punch on the inside.
Bitch crunches a lovely knee into Babinski's ribcage.
Bitch pushes off an throws an elbow but Babinski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bitch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Babinski looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Babinski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bitch lands a nice knee to the body.
Bitch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bitch tries to land knees in the clinch but Babinski avoids the damage to the body.
Bitch lands an elbow just above Babinski 's eye.
Bitch trying to land knees to the body.
Bitch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Babinski's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babinski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bitch backwards.
Bitch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bitch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bitch throws an elbow that misses.
Bitch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Babinski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bitch missing with knees to the body.
Bitch landing knees to the body.
Bitch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Babinski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bitch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Babinski blocks it with crossed arms.
Babinski dodges an elbow strike from Bitch.
Babinski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Babinski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Babinski lands with a right to the head.
Babinski controlling the action here for a moment.
Bitch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Babinski avoids it.
Bitch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Babinski's defenses.
Bitch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Babinski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitch missing with knees to the body.
Bitch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Babinski misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bitch lands a good knee to the midsection. Babinski won't want to take too many of those.
Babinski is working Bitch over against the cage.
Bitch missing with knees to the body.
Babinski misses with a punch to the body.
Bitch misses with a knee to the head.
Bitch landing knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Babinski.
Babinski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bitch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babinski misses with an uppercut. Bitch saw that one coming.
Jab by Babinski.
Bitch tries to clinch but Babinski moves away
and Babinski counters with a one-two to the body.
Bitch tries to close the distance and clinch but Babinski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Babinski! But no joy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Babinski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Babinski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bitch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Babinski avoids it.
Bitch trying to land knees to the body.
Babinski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Babinski stalling in the clinch but Bitch improves position.
Babinski misses with a punch on the inside.
Babinski avoiding damage as Bitch throws knees to the body.
Babinski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bitch throws an elbow but it misses.
Babinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bitch moves into range and clinches up with Babinski.
Babinski is trying to break the clinch but Bitch has him pressed against the cage.
Bitch misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bitch.
Babinski misses with the head strike.
Bitch lands an elbow just above Babinski 's eye.
Babinski lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babinski blocks an elbow strike.
Babinski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bitch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Babinski is defending well for now.
Bitch lands an elbow inside that Babinski shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babinski avoiding damage as Bitch throws knees to the body.
Babinski scores with a shot to the side of Bitch's head.
Bitch missing with knees to the body.
Bitch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Babinski avoids it.
Bitch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Babinski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Babinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bitch misses with an elbow over the top.
Babinski stalling the fight.
Bitch throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bitch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Babinski's brow.
Babinski scores with a shot to the side of Bitch's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bitch misses with a knee strike.
Bitch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Babinski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Babinski avoiding damage as Bitch throws knees to the body.
Bitch tries to land knees in the clinch but Babinski avoids the damage to the body.
Babinski lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Your Bitch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Your Bitch's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bitch wants to clinch but Babinski slips to the side
and Babinski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Babinski cracks Bitch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Babinski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Babinski.
Babinski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alexei Babinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babinski lands a big right hand that sends Bitch crashing to the mat! Babinski stays standing though and waves Bitch back to his feet!
Bitch is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Babinski engages and cracks Bitch with a massive lead left hook - Bitch tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Babinski is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexei Babinski!
Alexei Babinski is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Alexei Babinski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenton James (ranked 2795 p4p, 340 weight class) and Caramon Majere (ranked 3472 p4p, 392 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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25
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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206 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenton James!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caramon Majere!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a right and a left that Majere avoids nicely.
Majere throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and James counters with a straight right hand.
Majere closes the distance but James moves to the side
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James swinging wildly here.
Majere looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Majere.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Majere.
James definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Majere wants to land a leg kick but James is out of range.
James swinging wildly here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Majere.
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majere throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Majere is looking to clinch.
James is looking to counter punch.
Majere lands with a nice body kick.
James moves into range and connects with a jab.
Majere scores with a push kick.
Majere misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Majere has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
Majere tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Majere misses with an elbow over the top.
Majere with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James manages to break the clinch.
Majere doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Majere takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Majere, right into the meat.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Majere.
James blocks the body kick.
James misses with a looping right.
Majere thinks about the counter body kick.
Kenton James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Majere throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Majere steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Majere throws a wild body kick that James sees coming a mile off.
Majere fails in his attempt to clinch.
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Majere.
Majere ducks under a wild hook from James.
Majere is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majere throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Kenton James has been cut.
A solid body kick from Majere.
Caramon Majere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James tries to keep at a distance but Majere has taken the fight into the clinch.
Majere using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Majere tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
Majere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Majere.
Majere throws a knee to the head but misses.
James is trying to break the clinch but Majere has him pressed against the cage.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Majere tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majere is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
James tries to circle away but Majere has him pinned against the cage.
Majere crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
Majere with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James is trying to break the clinch but Majere is controlling him.
Majere keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Majere is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
James is trying to break the clinch but Majere has him pressed against the cage.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Majere.
Majere trying to land knees 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!
James tries to break the clinch but Majere is controlling the position.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Majere trying to land knees to the body.
Majere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
Majere lands an elbow inside.
Majere landing knees to the head.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Majere won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caramon Majere dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenton James's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
James takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
James swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Majere.
James scores with the left hand. Majere knows he should have avoided that one.
Majere tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Majere connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Majere.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Majere darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Majere into the cage.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Majere is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Majere tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James misses with a two punch combination.
Majere appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Majere has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with Majere's head.
Danga de danga de dang - James scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
Majere uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majere throws a leg kick that misses.
Majere has James up against the cage in a clinch.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Majere won't allow it.
Majere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Majere tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
James is trying to push Majere away but Majere has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Majere keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
Majere prevents James from breaking the clinch.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Majere won't allow it.
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Majere misses with a kick to the body.
Majere lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
Kenton James is winning the standup battle so far.
Majere is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majere closes the distance but James moves to the side
and James counters with a two punch combo.
Majere tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Majere throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Majere off to one side.
James throws a shot from downtown. Majere moves away and avoids it.
James misses with a looping right.
Majere goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Majere tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
As Majere looks to move away, James throws a big counter combo but Majere just gets out of the way.
James stalks Majere and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Majere's face. Majere staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James lands a two punch combo.
Majere gets a clinch.
Majere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Majere connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
Majere missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Majere tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
Majere prevents James from breaking the clinch.
James is trying to push Majere away but Majere has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Majere misses with a body punch.
James can't break the clinch.
James blocks an elbow strike from Majere.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Majere.
Majere unloads a knee to the mid-section.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James blocks a head kick by Majere.
Majere goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Majere moves out of range as James strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majere showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
Majere misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Majere tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James works over Majere's head and body with a nice combination.
Majere moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Majere is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
James throws a nice looking combination but Majere bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Majere throws a head kick that misses.
Majere throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Majere doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton James dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenton James's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Majere gets a double leg takedown into James's guard.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there.
James controlling Majere's posture.
Majere preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is working hard here to advance position.
Majere wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Majere stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
Majere looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
James gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
James misses with a wild combination.
Majere tries to clinch but James moves away
and James counters with a three punch combo that has Majere backing up. Majere nods at James to acknowledge the strikes.
Majere is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Majere tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majere closes the distance and clinches.
Majere with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
James blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Majere.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Majere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Majere connects with a knee to the head.
Majere putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has James in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Majere scores a nice knee to the body.
James takes an elbow to the temple.
Majere comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Majere tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
Majere unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majere misses with a knee strike.
Majere utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Majere lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
James is trying to push Majere away but Majere has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Majere trying to land knees to the body.
Caramon Majere seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Majere.
Majere with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Majere lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Majere won't allow it.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Majere.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Majere has him pressed against the cage.
Majere presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees to the body from Majere.
Majere gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kenton James's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James blocks an elbow strike.
James can't break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Majere.
James is trying to break the clinch but Majere is controlling him.
Majere putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has James in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Majere lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalling in the clinch from Majere.
Majere unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Majere is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Majere connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
Majere utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Majere misses with a body punch.
Majere looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caramon Majere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Majere has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caramon Majere!
Caramon Majere is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryland Rasmussen (ranked 2416 p4p, 268 weight class) and Jermaine Camacho (ranked 2823 p4p, 300 weight class). Jermaine Camacho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryland Rasmussen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jermaine Camacho!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho misses with a shot to the body
and Rasmussen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rasmussen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Camacho keeping full guard, as Rasmussen tries to pass.
Rasmussen trying to control the position from guard on top but Camacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasmussen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camacho is keeping the position for now.
Camacho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmussen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rasmussen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camacho is keeping the position for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasmussen is working hard here to advance position.
Rasmussen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Camacho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rasmussen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Camacho misses with a few strikes there.
Rasmussen dives in and scores a takedown into Camacho's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasmussen trying to control the position from guard on top but Camacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasmussen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Camacho keeping full guard, as Rasmussen tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rasmussen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camacho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camacho wants to stand and escape but Rasmussen is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Camacho lands a lovely overhand right.
Camacho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen throws a head kick that misses.
Camacho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rasmussen.
Camacho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jermaine Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasmussen misses the jab.
Rasmussen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Camacho.
Camacho scores with a three punch combo!
Rasmussen dodges the punch combination from Camacho.
Rasmussen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Camacho as he jumps to the side.
Rasmussen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rasmussen is rocked!
Camacho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camacho misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho tries to sprawl but Rasmussen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Camacho won't allow Rasmussen to pass to mount.
Rasmussen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rasmussen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Camacho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rasmussen is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Camacho dominated that round.
That's time! Rasmussen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rasmussen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Camacho to score with a decent uppercut.
Jermaine Camacho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rasmussen looks for a takedown but Camacho sprawls well.
Rasmussen walks into a stiff left hand from Camacho.
Camacho throws out a loose jab but Rasmussen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho stuns Rasmussen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rasmussen closes the distance and clinches up with Camacho, looking for a takedown. Rasmussen pushes Camacho against the cage but Camacho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmussen dodges the punch combination from Camacho.
Rasmussen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Camacho gets caught flat footed, as Rasmussen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rasmussen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rasmussen trying to control the position from guard on top but Camacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasmussen throwing strikes from guard but Camacho blocks nicely.
Rasmussen trying to control the position from guard on top but Camacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasmussen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camacho keeping moving, preventing Rasmussen from controlling successfully.
Camacho keeping full guard, as Rasmussen tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jermaine Camacho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camacho lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rasmussen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Camacho is pawing at Rasmussen, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Rasmussen's nose. Rasmussen is badly hurt! Camacho pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Rasmussen tries desperately to hold on but Camacho is relentless in his assault! As Rasmussen receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Camacho away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jermaine Camacho!
Jermaine Camacho is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David McDonald (ranked 2199 p4p, 258 weight class) and Malachi Lawrence (ranked 3091 p4p, 336 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David McDonald!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malachi Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawrence.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawrence paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lawrence has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McDonald is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lawrence fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
Lawrence looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
Lawrence misses with the combination.
Lawrence misses with the combination.
McDonald feinted with a counter takedown.
Lawrence misses with a wild combination.
Lawrence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lawrence takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lawrence misses with the combination.
We've been hearing reports that McDonald has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lawrence avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lawrence is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence needs to keep his hands up - McDonald had a free shot at his head there.
Lawrence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDonald misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Lawrence does no damage.
Lawrence displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lawrence avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malachi Lawrence is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Lawrence keeps it at a distance.
McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Lawrence. Those never looked like landing.
McDonald takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McDonald feints a jab promting Lawrence to slip. McDonald then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lawrence slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Malachi Lawrence has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Lawrence is avoiding it.
Lawrence is looking for the big counter here.
Lawrence lands a two punch combo.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
McDonald lands a slapping body shot.
Lawrence misses with a few strikes there.
Lawrence uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lawrence throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDonald changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lawrence misses with a wild combination.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Lawrence.
McDonald appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lawrence feints a jab promting McDonald to slip. Lawrence then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McDonald slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lawrence wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McDonald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lawrence just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Lawrence has him pressed against the cage.
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Lawrence pushes him off.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lawrence misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawrence fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDonald blocks a low kick nicely.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Lawrence.
McDonald throws a big counter combination but Lawrence scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McDonald drives through with a takedown into Lawrence's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDonald wants to work for an arm triangle but Lawrence is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Lawrence is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lawrence tries to kick McDonald off but McDonald keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McDonald uses his free foot to push down on Lawrence's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lawrence.
Lawrence is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
McDonald looking to control but Lawrence is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDonald working for a guillotine from mount but Lawrence is in no mood to give up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lawrence manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lawrence wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malachi Lawrence dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malachi Lawrence's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McDonald darts in trying to clinch
and Lawrence counters with a two punch combo.
Lawrence feints a jab promting McDonald to slip. Lawrence then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McDonald slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like David McDonald has been cut.
Malachi Lawrence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawrence throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonald tries to counter with a takedown but Lawrence is quick to defend against it.
McDonald lands a jab.
McDonald has Lawrence up against the cage in a clinch.
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDonald scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald moves into the clinch.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lawrence to keep the fight standing.
McDonald jumps guard but Lawrence stands there with McDonald around his waist. McDonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence breaks the clinch.
Lawrence avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonald wants to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Lawrence's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lawrence looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
McDonald scores with a one two! Lawrence had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A combination from Lawrence does no damage.
McDonald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lawrence is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald is looking to clinch.
Lawrence cracks a nice hook into McDonald's ribs.
Lawrence ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lawrence showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence works over McDonald's head and body with a nice combination.
Lawrence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald tries to clinch but Lawrence is having none of it.
McDonald throws a head kick but Lawrence moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald tries to clinch but Lawrence is having none of it.
As McDonald backs off Lawrence throws a huge counter combo but McDonald manages to avoid it all.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Lawrence.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Lawrence pushes him off.
Lawrence throws a counter combo.
Lawrence lands with an overhand left.
McDonald tries to clinch but Lawrence is having none of it.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawrence misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease.
McDonald closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McDonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lawrence sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDonald somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawrence scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDonald in his tracks.
McDonald goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lawrence throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from McDonald misses.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but Lawrence shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald tries to clinch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lawrence throws a combination that misses
and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence kicks off McDonald and gets to his feet.
Lawrence throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lawrence is breathing heavily.
McDonald tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDonald looks for a takedown but Lawrence sprawls well.
Lawrence throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonald on the side of the head.
McDonald clinches with his opponent.
Lawrence breaks the clinch.
Lawrence leaves McDonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses
and Lawrence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lawrence circles away quickly and effectively.
Lawrence is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.
A punch combination from Lawrence misses.
Lawrence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Lawrence looks to move away, McDonald throws a big counter combo but Lawrence just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malachi Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lawrence throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lawrence misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lawrence lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McDonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lawrence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lawrence circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lawrence dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
Lawrence throws a counter combo.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
As McDonald backs off Lawrence throws a huge counter combo but McDonald manages to avoid it all.
Lawrence lands with a nice body punch.
McDonald lands with a nice combination. Lawrence backs away looking to recover.
Nice uppercut lands for Lawrence. That snapped McDonald's head back.
Lawrence throws a combination that misses
and McDonald counters with a three punch combo that has Lawrence backing up. Lawrence nods at McDonald to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
McDonald lunges at Lawrence with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lawrence's hand.
Lawrence cracks McDonald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDonald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lawrence breaks the clinch.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Lawrence is avoiding it.
Lawrence connects with a nice looking jab.
Lawrence throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left and a right from Lawrence both land. Nice combination.
McDonald shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lawrence eats them both and turns towards McDonald to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald tries to clinch there but Lawrence circles away.
Lawrence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lawrence throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawrence misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A combination from Lawrence does no damage.
Lawrence keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Lawrence off balance momentarily.
Lawrence takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawrence paws at him with a jab and circles away.
David McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lawrence breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Lawrence. Those never looked like landing.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
McDonald jumps guard but Lawrence turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawrence swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawrence circles away.
Lawrence is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawrence.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lawrence manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Lawrence keeps it at a distance.
Lawrence misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonald looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawrence swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDonald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence dips to his left and cracks McDonald with an uppercut!
Lawrence throws a wild body kick that McDonald sees coming a mile off.
Lawrence keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald instigates a clinch.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lawrence to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawrence feints a jab promting McDonald to slip. Lawrence then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McDonald slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawrence swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lawrence circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lawrence counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
David McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malachi Lawrence is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from McDonald finds it's target.
Lawrence slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malachi Lawrence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lawrence 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malachi Lawrence!
Malachi Lawrence is the new welterweight champion!
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