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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zoran Miloshevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tipsy McStagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McStagger has chosen Drunken Lullabies as his entrance music. Zoran Miloshevich is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zoran Miloshevich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tipsy McStagger!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miloshevich defending well as McStagger loads up on a big left hand.
Miloshevich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McStagger is looking to clinch but Miloshevich is avoiding it.
Miloshevich closes the distance looking to clinch
and McStagger counters with a head kick. That will keep Miloshevich thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McStagger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miloshevich.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miloshevich swings wildly with an uppercut but McStagger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miloshevich stalling in the clinch but McStagger improves position.
McStagger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McStagger.
McStagger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McStagger as Miloshevich tries to tie him up.
McStagger tries to break free but Miloshevich pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Miloshevich.
Miloshevich throws a punch but it's blocked by McStagger.
A head punch on the inside from Miloshevich fails to land.
McStagger pressing his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McStagger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miloshevich stalling the fight.
McStagger breaks the clinch.
Miloshevich tries to clinch but McStagger moves away
and McStagger counters with a head kick.
McStagger rushes Miloshevich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miloshevich.
McStagger can't break the clinch.
McStagger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McStagger is looking to break free of the clinch but Miloshevich has double underhooks.
McStagger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McStagger dodges the punch combination from Miloshevich.
McStagger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miloshevich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Miloshevich.
Nice body punch from Miloshevich.
Miloshevich tries to clinch up.
Miloshevich scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - McStagger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miloshevich is looking to clinch.
Miloshevich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miloshevich scores with a one two! McStagger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Miloshevich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McStagger.
McStagger circles away from the clinch attempt
and McStagger counters with a body kick.
Miloshevich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich tries to clinch up but McStagger circles away and keeps his distance.
Miloshevich tries to clinch up but McStagger circles away and keeps his distance.
McStagger just misses with a punch to the body.
Miloshevich darts in trying to clinch
and McStagger counters with a three punch combo that has Miloshevich backing up. Miloshevich nods at McStagger to acknowledge the strikes.
Miloshevich tries to clinch up.
Miloshevich clinches up against the cage.
Miloshevich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miloshevich avoiding damage.
McStagger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miloshevich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Miloshevich misses with a punch on the inside.
Miloshevich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miloshevich working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich misses with the head strike.
Miloshevich is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McStagger breaks the clinch.
McStagger throws a shot from downtown. Miloshevich moves away and avoids it.
McStagger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Zoran Miloshevich has been cut.
McStagger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miloshevich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miloshevich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McStagger, pushing him back against the cage.
Miloshevich is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McStagger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McStagger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miloshevich throws a head punch that misses.
Miloshevich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tipsy McStagger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zoran Miloshevich's cut.
That's time! Miloshevich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miloshevich tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McStagger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McStagger working hard to break the clinch.
McStagger tries to break the clinch but Miloshevich is controlling the position.
Miloshevich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McStagger working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McStagger.
McStagger prevents the takedown attempt.
McStagger tries to land a knee to the head but Miloshevich blocks with his arms.
Miloshevich just leaning against McStagger, taking a breather.
McStagger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miloshevich has a couple of punches blocked by McStagger.
McStagger wants to break free but Miloshevich has control.
Miloshevich prevents McStagger from breaking the clinch.
Miloshevich taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStagger breaks from the clinch.
McStagger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Miloshevich looks to land a combination but McStagger avoids it well.
Miloshevich clinches but McStagger breaks the clinch
and McStagger counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Miloshevich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McStagger.
Miloshevich wants to clinch but McStagger slips to the side
and McStagger counters by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McStagger stalling in the clinch.
Miloshevich misses with a hook from the clinch.
McStagger tries to break free but Miloshevich pushes him back against the cage.
McStagger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McStagger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miloshevich just stands there and leans against the cage.
McStagger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Miloshevich tries to score a body lock takedown but McStagger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McStagger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miloshevich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Miloshevich misses with the head strike.
McStagger stalling in the clinch.
Miloshevich keeps control of McStagger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miloshevich prevents McStagger from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miloshevich.
McStagger blocking some punches.
Miloshevich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miloshevich working aggressively here.
Miloshevich is trying to maintain a safe position but McStagger gets an underhook and turns Miloshevich into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miloshevich tries to pull guard but McStagger won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zoran Miloshevich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miloshevich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miloshevich.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McStagger blocks an uppercut.
McStagger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McStagger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Miloshevich tries to close the distance and clinch up but McStagger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McStagger misses with a wild body shot.
Miloshevich tries to clinch up.
McStagger lands with a kick to the temple. Miloshevich shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Miloshevich tried to score with a low kick but McStagger checks it.
Miloshevich misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from McStagger.
Miloshevich scores with a sloppy right hand. McStagger should have avoided that one.
Miloshevich throws a series of punches but McStagger avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McStagger counters with a one-two to the body.
McStagger throws a head kick that Miloshevich semi-blocks.
Zoran Miloshevich's cut is getting worse.
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!
McStagger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miloshevich is looking to clinch but McStagger is avoiding it.
Miloshevich wants to clinch
and McStagger counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Miloshevich is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McStagger lands with a nice body kick.
McStagger wants to clinch.
Miloshevich tries to clinch up but McStagger circles away and keeps his distance.
McStagger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McStagger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miloshevich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miloshevich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miloshevich missing with a left hand there. McStagger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miloshevich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McStagger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zoran Miloshevich's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miloshevich takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Miloshevich avoids the head kick by McStagger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tipsy McStagger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zoran Miloshevich's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McStagger lands a big head kick that sends Miloshevich tumbling to the mat! McStagger takes a step backwards and waves Miloshevich back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Miloshevich is rocked!
McStagger rushes Miloshevich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Miloshevich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miloshevich is trying to stall.
Miloshevich seems to have got his legs back now.
McStagger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miloshevich tries to clinch up
and McStagger counters with an inside leg kick.
Miloshevich closes the distance looking to clinch
and McStagger counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McStagger.
McStagger has closed the distance and engaged Miloshevich in a clinch.
McStagger tries to break the clinch but Miloshevich is controlling the position.
McStagger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McStagger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miloshevich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McStagger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Miloshevich scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStagger misses with a few strikes there.
McStagger closes the distance and clinches.
Miloshevich misses with the head strike.
McStagger fails to pull guard.
McStagger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McStagger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miloshevich tries to clinch up
and McStagger counters by moving into the clinch.
Miloshevich trying to stall but McStagger improves his position.
Miloshevich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McStagger's efforts to push away.
McStagger jumps guard but Miloshevich stands there with McStagger around his waist. McStagger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McStagger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStagger scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jeez, Zoran Miloshevich's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Miloshevich throws a low kick but it's checked well by McStagger.
Miloshevich tries to clinch but McStagger moves away
and McStagger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Miloshevich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McStagger tries a head kick but it misses.
McStagger rushes Miloshevich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miloshevich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McStagger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miloshevich swings wildly with an uppercut but McStagger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miloshevich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McStagger smiles and moves away.
McStagger throws a head kick that misses.
Miloshevich tries to clinch up
and McStagger counters with a head kick. That will keep Miloshevich thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zoran Miloshevich's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tipsy McStagger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Raskolnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raskolnikov comes to the cage accompanied by Vstrecha. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Raskolnikov!
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, Anthony Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Raskolnikov clinches up against the cage.
Raskolnikov wants a takedown but no success here.
Raskolnikov missing with knees to the body.
Hernandez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Raskolnikov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hernandez as Raskolnikov tries to tie him up.
Raskolnikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Hernandez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Raskolnikov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hernandez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Raskolnikov did well to prevent Hernandez getting side control.
Raskolnikov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov pulls Hernandez in close to prevent any damage.
Raskolnikov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Raskolnikov tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raskolnikov has his hands on Hernandez's head, controlling the position.
Raskolnikov is trying to control the position but Hernandez postures up.
Raskolnikov has control of Hernandez's left arm, preventing Hernandez from doing any damage.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Vladimir Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov forces Hernandez back against the cage and clinches.
Raskolnikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anthony Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raskolnikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hernandez wants to clinch but Raskolnikov slips to the side
and Raskolnikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raskolnikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hernandez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hernandez misses with a takedown
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hernandez looks gassed!
Raskolnikov connects with a jab.
Raskolnikov cracks a nice hook into Hernandez's ribs.
Raskolnikov has Hernandez up against the cage in a clinch.
Raskolnikov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hernandez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Raskolnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raskolnikov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hernandez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Raskolnikov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Raskolnikov digs a right hand underneath Hernandez's ribcage. Hernandez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Raskolnikov lands a body shot.
Raskolnikov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raskolnikov has Hernandez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hernandez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Raskolnikov has hold of one of Hernandez's legs. Hernandez is fighting the takedown attempt but Raskolnikov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Raskolnikov passes Hernandez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Raskolnikov seems to be looking for submissions.
Raskolnikov seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raskolnikov pulls his head out easily.
Raskolnikov is trying to control. Hernandez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raskolnikov is looking to advance position but Hernandez won't allow it.
Hernandez trying to hold on to Raskolnikov's head to control him but Raskolnikov postures up.
Raskolnikov is taking a breather. Hernandez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raskolnikov moves into full mount! Hernandez won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Raskolnikov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hernandez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Raskolnikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raskolnikov rushes Hernandez and presses him up against the cage.
Raskolnikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raskolnikov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Raskolnikov content to stall in guard here.
Raskolnikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raskolnikov pushing down on Hernandez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Raskolnikov is keen to just control but Hernandez is a slippery customer.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Raskolnikov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hernandez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez is trying to stand back up but Raskolnikov is controlling him
Raskolnikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hernandez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raskolnikov clinches up against the cage.
Raskolnikov effectively controlling the action here.
Raskolnikov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raskolnikov has clasped his hands together around Hernandez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Raskolnikov advances to full mount.
Raskolnikov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hernandez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hernandez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Raskolnikov is looking to control Hernandez but Hernandez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Raskolnikov is cranking Hernandez's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hernandez! He's tightened the choke and Hernandez is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vladimir Raskolnikov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kip Flenderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko has chosen Led Zeppelin: Kashmir as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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216 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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217 lbs
8 - 7 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kip Flenderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sergei Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Emelianenko!
Emelianenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flenderson. Flenderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Flenderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emelianenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flenderson.
Flenderson tries to clinch but Emelianenko is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Flenderson misses the target.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
A jab from Flenderson misses.
Emelianenko has Flenderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko working hard to break the clinch.
Flenderson working Emelianenko over with knees to the body.
Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but Flenderson circles away.
Emelianenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Emelianenko looks gassed!
Flenderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Flenderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Flenderson strikes.
Emelianenko walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko moves in looking to clinch but Flenderson pushes him off.
Flenderson throws out a powerful jab.
Flenderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Flenderson connects with a crisp jab.
Flenderson lands a head kick!
It looks like Sergei Emelianenko has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Flenderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emelianenko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Flenderson. That one must have hurt.
Flenderson scores with a punch to the head.
Emelianenko walks into a stiff left hand from Flenderson.
Donk. Flenderson catches Emelianenko right on the button with a cross.
Flenderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Emelianenko.
A left lands for Flenderson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flenderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Emelianenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Emelianenko is rocked!
Flenderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Flenderson with a nice cross.
Emelianenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Flenderson finish him?
Flenderson drops Emelianenko with a straight right hand, right on the button! Flenderson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kip Flenderson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Third Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nasty Dread (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Boy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to New York. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Third Boy!
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, Nasty Dread!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dread scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boy gets back to half guard.
Dread landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boy is looking for a sweep. Dread is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boy is pressing down on Dread's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boy is on top in guard.
Boy trying to control but Dread is working from the bottom.
Boy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy is pushing down on Dread's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dread is fighting to maintain full guard but Boy has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dread tries to kick Boy off but Boy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dread avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boy.
Dread is trying to stand back up but Boy is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dread is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boy's half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boy is pressing down on Dread's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dread avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boy is breathing heavily.
Dread is trying to stand back up but Boy is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dread won't allow Boy to pass to mount.
Boy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dread sees it coming and defends easily.
Boy trying to mount his opponent but Dread defends it.
Boy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy wants to take a breather but Dread is having none of it.
Boy seems to be working for a kimura but Dread defends the submission attempt.
Dread keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boy looking for a guillotine from mount but Dread is having none of it.
Boy is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Boy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Third Boy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Shephard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Bologna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Shephard has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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164 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 1 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jack Shephard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Bologna!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shephard shoots for a double leg takedown but Bologna sprawls well. He's pushed Shephard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bologna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bologna looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No luck for Shephard with that takedown attempt.
Bologna scores with a one two! Shephard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shephard throws a body punch but Bologna moves out of range.
Jack Shephard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bologna wants to land a leg kick but Shephard is out of range.
Bologna misses with a low kick.
Bologna connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shephard throws a sloppy head kick and Bologna moves out of range easily.
Bologna lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shephard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bologna closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A left lands for Shephard.
Bologna slips under a jab from Shephard.
Shephard looks to throw the jab but Bologna is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bologna.
Shephard cracks Bologna with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bologna lands a head kick. Shephard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
No luck for Shephard with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Shephard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bologna connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bologna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shephard.
Bologna lands a lovely overhand right.
Bologna scores with a leg kick.
Bologna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shephard.
Shephard throws out a loose jab but Bologna uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bologna.
Phil Bologna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shephard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bologna.
Bologna uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shephard has time to react.
Nice body punch from Shephard.
Bologna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bologna lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheers as Shephard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bologna doesn't seem phased though.
Bologna lands a jab to Shephard's midsection.
Bologna connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shephard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bologna connects with a body shot.
Shephard is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bologna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bologna with a jab.
Shephard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bologna.
Good shot there by Bologna.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bologna.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bologna throws a leg kick which misses Shephard's front leg but catches the back leg as Shephard tries to avoid it.
Shephard misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bologna.
Horrible takedown by Shephard or perhaps it was just good defense by Bologna which made him look bad.
Bologna cracks the inside of Shephard's front leg.
Bologna scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bologna throws a head kick but Shephard moves out of range.
Bologna throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shephard.
Bologna misses with a series of wild punches.
Bologna stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bologna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bologna stalks Shephard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shephard's face. Shephard staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Jack Shephard has been cut.
A good leg kick by Bologna.
Bologna scores with a nice right hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Shephard. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bologna lands a head kick!
Bologna scores with a shot to the body.
Bologna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shephard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bologna. Bologna obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bologna throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bologna lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bologna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bologna scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shephard in his tracks.
Bologna is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shephard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bologna lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bologna throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bologna lands a head kick. Shephard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bologna scores with a shot to the body.
Bologna looks to land a combination but Shephard avoids it well.
Good leg kick by Bologna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice cross by Bologna.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bologna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shephard walks into a left hand.
A head kick from Bologna lands but Shephard takes it in his stride.
Bologna catches Shephard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bologna scores with a punch to the head.
Shephard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bologna can pounce on him.
Shephard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bologna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bologna keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab lands there for Bologna.
Bologna scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bologna fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shephard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bologna moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bologna keeps Shephard at a distance using the push kick.
Bologna lands a nice shot to the body.
Bologna lands a lovely overhand right.
Bologna throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bologna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shephard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bologna turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bologna throws a head kick that Shephard semi-blocks.
Bologna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bologna.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bologna lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bologna.
Shephard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bologna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shephard.
Bologna lands a two punch combo.
Bologna lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Bologna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Shephard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bologna uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shephard has time to react.
Bologna plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jack Shephard's cut is getting worse.
Bologna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shephard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bologna. Bologna obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bologna.
Bologna fakes the leg kick and cracks Shephard in the body.
Bologna jabs at Shephard's body.
Bologna connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bologna - that will leave a mark!
Shephard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bologna.
Bologna cracks Shephard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bologna, right into the meat.
Shephard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bologna. Bologna obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bologna.
Bologna lunges at Shephard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shephard's hand.
Shephard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bologna.
Shephard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bologna misses with a double jab.
Bologna dodges the punch combination from Shephard.
Bologna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shephard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bologna lands with a straight right. Shephard didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bologna lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Bologna as he connects with a hook.
Shephard just misses with a punch to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shephard might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shephard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bologna.
Bologna works Shephard's body with a nice hook.
Bologna connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shephard's hands.
Shephard tries to move into range but Bologna moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bologna throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bologna connects with a nice looking jab.
Bologna connects with a looping right hand.
Shephard fails with a takedown attempt.
Bologna throws a front kick that sends Shephard stumbling back into the cage.
Bologna connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bologna.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shephard looks to score with a jab to the body but Bologna is just out of range.
Bologna lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shephard's sensitive parts.
Bologna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bologna throws a sloppy head kick and Shephard moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bologna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shephard.
Bologna misses with a two punch combination.
Bologna jabs at Shephard's body.
Bologna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bologna throws a nice head kick!
Bologna throws a leg kick which misses Shephard's front leg but catches the back leg as Shephard tries to avoid it.
Shephard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bologna counters with a body kick that stops Shephard in his tracks momentarily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bologna.
Phil Bologna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bologna slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good leg kick by Bologna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bologna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shephard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bologna. Bologna obviously looking to wear him down.
Bologna misses with a series of wild punches.
Bologna connects with a crisp jab.
Bologna scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bologna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shephard.
Bologna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shephard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bologna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bologna.
Shephard blocks a head kick by Bologna.
Shephard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bologna blocks a jab.
Shephard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bologna goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bologna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bologna is looking to slow Shephard down with leg kicks.
Shephard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bologna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shephard somewhat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bologna.
Bologna scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Bologna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bologna lands with a nice body punch.
Bologna throws a nice head kick!
Bologna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shephard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bologna thows a body kick. Shephard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bologna lands a slapping body shot.
Bologna scores with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bologna - that will leave a mark!
Bologna bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shephard's head.
Bologna bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Bologna lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shephard doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to the liver by Bologna. Beautiful body shot.
Bologna scoring well with a low kick there.
A cross from Bologna lands.
Bologna connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bologna lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Bologna.
Bologna lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shephard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bologna connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Bologna.
Shephard closes the distance and clinches up with Bologna, looking for a takedown. Shephard pushes Bologna against the cage but Bologna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Shephard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bologna keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Bologna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Shephard's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bologna throws a head kick that half lands.
Bologna throws a one two combo.
A good leg kick by Bologna.
Bologna throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bologna moves out of range as Shephard strikes.
Bologna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shephard.
Bologna connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bologna, right into the meat.
Bologna connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bologna lands a head kick!
Jack Shephard's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice body punch from Bologna.
Bologna thumps Shephard with a low kick.
Shephard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bologna.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bologna lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bologna throws a head kick that half lands.
Bologna scores with a kick to the body.
Bologna throws a front kick that sends Shephard stumbling back into the cage.
Shephard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shephard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shephard there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shephard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shephard misses with a looping left.
Bologna with a nice cross.
Bologna works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bologna throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bologna connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Bologna does it's job there.
Bologna with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bologna, right into the meat.
Bologna plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shephard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bologna feints and then cracks Shephard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shephard down.
Bologna throws a one two combo.
Bologna lands a nice shot to the body.
Bologna slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bologna scores with a leg kick.
Bologna lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bologna is looking to slow Shephard down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shephard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shephard throws a series of punches but Bologna moves out of range.
Bologna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bologna displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Good shot there by Bologna.
Jeez, Jack Shephard's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shephard has a takedown stuffed.
Bologna lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bologna scoring well with a low kick there.
Bologna lands a head kick. Shephard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Good standup being displayed there by Bologna as he connects with a hook.
Shephard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bologna connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shephard's hands.
Bologna slips under a jab from Shephard.
Bologna fails to land with a series of punches.
Bologna throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shephard on the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Bologna.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Shephard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phil Bologna!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between JD Almanez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louie Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8-sMJZTYf0. Louie Lewis struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Louie Lewis is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, JD Almanez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Louie Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almanez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lewis looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Almanez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lewis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lewis is trying to control Almanez's posture but Almanez avoids it.
Almanez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lewis, who protects the arm well.
Almanez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lewis, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almanez tries for a kimura but Lewis is defending well.
Almanez has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lewis is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Almanez yanks on the arm and Lewis is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Almanez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). JD Almanez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Dupre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Second Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy has chosen New York as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fabio Dupre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Second Boy!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy scores with a hook to the body. Dupre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dupre.
Boy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dupre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boy misses with a body shot.
No luck for Dupre with that takedown attempt.
Second Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy tests Dupre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dupre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boy scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Boy misses its intended target.
Dupre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy thumps Dupre with a low kick.
Second Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boy is looking to slow Dupre down with leg kicks.
Boy tests Dupre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dupre was well out of range. Poor timing from Boy.
Boy tries to score with a low kick but Dupre moves his leg out of the way.
Dupre fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Dupre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boy looks to throw the jab but Dupre is out of range.
Dupre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boy wants to clinch.
Boy slaps away a takedown attempt from Dupre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupre shoots in but Boy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dupre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boy scores with a punch to the head.
Boy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dupre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boy scores with a jab. Dupre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dupre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dupre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dupre was well out of range. Poor timing from Boy.
Boy lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dupre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boy with a nice cross.
Boy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boy.
Dupre darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dupre is trying to control the action in half guard but Boy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boy wants to improve his position but Dupre is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dupre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dupre defends it easily.
Dupre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy is looking for a triangle but Dupre pushes his legs off easily.
Dupre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dupre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dupre defends well.
Dupre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dupre has managed to get both his arms back between Boy's legs - danger averted.
Boy looks gassed!
Boy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dupre trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Boy wants to sweep here but Dupre controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Second Boy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Boy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dupre.
Dupre keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boy. Dupre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boy loads up on a big right hand but Dupre slips the punch.
Boy tries to clinch but Dupre moves out of range.
Boy throws a right hand that Dupre ducks under and follows up with a left that Dupre also avoids with ease.
Boy tries a head kick but it misses.
Dupre walks into a straight right hand from Boy.
Boy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy throws out a powerful jab.
Boy with a jab.
Boy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dupre fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Boy.
Dupre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dupre moves out of range of the leg kick from Boy.
Dupre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dupre slips a straight right by Boy.
Dupre walks into a stiff left hand from Boy.
Dupre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dupre has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Dupre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boy cracks a nice hook into Dupre's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupre checks the leg kick.
Boy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Boy does it's job there.
Boy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dupre is out of range and Boy settles back down.
Dupre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dupre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boy has his foot on Dupre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dupre works his way back into a safe position though.
Boy is breathing heavily.
Dupre wants to pass the guard but Boy is keeping the position.
Dupre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dupre has managed to get both his arms back between Boy's legs - danger averted.
Boy keeping full guard, as Dupre tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupre passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dupre moves into full mount!
Dupre has control of Boy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Boy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Boy can't escape the position.
Dupre punching from mount but Boy doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dupre blocks Boy's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Boy tries to reverse the position but Dupre maintains control.
Boy is squirming around, avoiding Dupre's attempts to control the action.
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.
Boy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dupre misses with a head shot.
Dupre looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boy is trying desperately to improve position.
Dupre jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Boy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Boy is looking for a sweep.
Boy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boy tries to get to full guard but Dupre has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Second Boy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Boy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boy works Dupre's body with a nice hook.
Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dupre was well out of range. Poor timing from Boy.
Boy connects with a single shot there.
Dupre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boy lands a nice hook to Dupre's body. Dupre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dupre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dupre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boy as he jumps to the side.
Boy with a jab.
Boy throws a leg kick which misses Dupre's front leg but catches the back leg as Dupre tries to avoid it.
Boy swings for the body but Dupre moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boy jabs Dupre right on the nose. Dupre blinks but takes it well.
Boy throws a leg kick but Dupre sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boy connects with a looping right hand.
Boy lands a lovely overhand right.
Boy thumps Dupre with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Boy.
Boy closes the distance and clinches.
Boy lands a damaging elbow.
Boy effectively controlling the action here.
Boy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Boy.
Boy lands a hook that snaps the head of Dupre backwards.
Boy lands a knee to the head.
Boy crunches a lovely knee into Dupre's ribcage.
Boy stalls.
Dupre tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Dupre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boy slowing the pace effectively.
Boy lands with a left to the head.
Boy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Second Boy.
An inside leg kick from Boy misses.
Boy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fabio Dupre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boy tries to clinch there but Dupre circles away.
Boy tries to clinch up.
Boy tries to clinch there but Dupre circles away.
Dupre is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Second Boy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boy throws out a loose jab but Dupre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dupre looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dupre drops his hands momentarily and Boy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boy.
Boy wants to clinch up but Dupre keeps it at a distance.
Dupre needs to keep his hands up - Boy had a free shot at his head there.
Boy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boy misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boy tries to land a front kick but Dupre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dupre's head backwards.
An inside leg kick lands from Boy.
Boy lands a jab to Dupre's midsection.
Boy thuds a left hand into Dupre's body.
Boy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Dupre.
Boy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boy lands with a kick to the temple. Dupre shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boy scores with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Second Boy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boy 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Second Boy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
147 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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150 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Marks!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Cooper. That snapped Marks's head back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marks is defended easily by Cooper.
Cooper scores with a three punch combo!
Cooper scores with a three punch combo!
Cooper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cooper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cooper misses with a few strikes there.
Cooper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marks scores with a takedown into Cooper's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marks stands up over Cooper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marks.
Marks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cooper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marks wants to get up but he can't break Cooper's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marks trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooper keeping full guard, as Marks tries to pass.
Cooper kicks Marks off and gets to his feet.
Cooper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marks.
Cooper scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Marks shoots in looking for a takedown. Cooper tries to sprawl out of it but Marks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cooper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Josh Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Marks.
Cooper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Cooper scores with a four punch combination!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marks.
Josh Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper tests Marks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cooper gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper wants to stand but Marks is controlling the position.
Marks wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving.
Marks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Marks from controlling successfully.
Cooper wants to stand up but Marks is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marks wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving.
Marks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cooper, up you get!
Cooper is working the combinations to good effect here.
Marks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marks slips a jab and a cross from Cooper.
Cooper scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Marks throws a leg kick but Cooper sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Cooper dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cooper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cooper's waist but Cooper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marks off to one side.
Cooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cooper looks to land a combination but Marks avoids it well.
Cooper lands with a shot to the body.
Cooper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Cooper as Marks shoots in.
Cooper avoids the head kick by Marks.
Cooper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cooper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cooper misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marks is defended easily by Cooper.
Josh Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Marks.
Marks is breathing heavily.
Some bone on bone action there as Cooper checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cooper displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cooper swinging wildly here.
Danga de danga de dang - Cooper scores with a four punch combination!
Marks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Josh Cooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooper cracks Marks with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cooper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Josh Cooper is winning the standup battle so far.
Cooper stalks Marks and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Marks's face. Marks staggers backwards, shaken.
Cooper lands a jab to Marks's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marks fails with the takedown.
Marks takes one to the chin there.
Cooper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marks on the side of the head.
Cooper lands with a right hand.
Cooper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marks fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marks gets the takedown into side control.
Cooper is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Marks is controlling him well.
An elbow from Marks crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Marks crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marks looks up at the clock and then as Cooper takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Marks smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cooper is trying to get back to his feet.
Marks misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marks with the ground and pound but Cooper regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Marks trying to advance position but Cooper counters by regaining guard.
Marks throwing strikes but missing.
Marks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marks wants to stand but Cooper has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cooper wants to get back to his feet but Marks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Cooper dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cooper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marks shoots for a double leg takedown but Cooper sprawls well. He's pushed Marks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cooper avoids it really well and circles away.
Cooper lands a jab to Marks's midsection.
Cooper dips to his left and cracks Marks with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper stuffs the takedown.
Josh Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Marks.
The crowd cheers as Cooper lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marks doesn't seem phased though.
Cooper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper throws a one two combo.
Cooper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cooper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cooper fails to land with a series of punches.
Cooper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marks dives in and grabs Cooper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cooper pushes down on Marks's head and hops out.
Cooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marks can do to turn this around?
Left hook, right uppercut from Cooper.
Cooper looks to land a combination but Marks avoids it well.
Marks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cooper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cooper scores with a shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marks fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Marks trying to control the action but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Marks is working Cooper over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks working the ground and pound but Cooper is defending the strikes.
Marks trying to control the position but Cooper is working away.
Cooper defending against the ground and pound.
Josh Cooper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marks working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
An elbow from Marks crashes against the mat.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cooper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marks's head.
Cooper leaves Marks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cooper displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cooper looks to land a combination. Marks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Marks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cooper manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Marks from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Cooper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cooper, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Cooper!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton comes to the cage accompanied by I Want It All. The crowd seem to be enjoying Stark's choice of entrance music: Dance Hall Days. Ethan Clayton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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26
236 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Clayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Stark!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stark avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Stark misses.
Clayton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clayton throws a jab but it's blocked by Stark.
Clayton throws a combination that misses
and Stark counters with a stiff right hand.
Clayton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stark counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Clayton!
Clayton blocking the ground and pound.
Stark dominating with strikes here.
It looks like Ethan Clayton has been cut.
Clayton is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Clayton suckers Stark into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Clayton is now in Stark's guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clayton wants to stand but Stark is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stark has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Clayton is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stark struggling a bit here.
Stark is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Clayton is staying active.
Clayton avoids the strikes from the bottom by Stark.
Clayton working away.
Stark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clayton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Clayton wants to stand but Stark has his arm trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Clayton misses with a combination
and Stark counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stark stops Clayton from getting back to his feet.
Stark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clayton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stark looks to land a strike but Clayton avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Clayton is retaining full guard.
Stark throwing strikes from guard but Clayton blocks nicely.
Stark passes Clayton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayton wants to get back to his feet.
Clayton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stark.
Ground and pound from Stark.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clayton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Stark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Clayton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stark checks the leg kick.
Clayton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clayton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stark counters with a nice body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Stark. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Clayton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clayton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Stark counter with a right hand.
Clayton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Clayton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Stark to counter with a crisp jab.
Clayton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stark.
Stark listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton falls off balance throwing a combination
so Stark counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stark throws and elbow that misses. Clayton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stark's guard. Nice move by Clayton!
Clayton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clayton has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stark pulls Clayton in close to prevent any damage.
Stark striking off his back but it's not causing Clayton any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton wants to get up but he can't break Stark's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stark wants to sweep here but Clayton controlling him for the moment.
Stark working for a triangle but Clayton defends it easily.
Stark has his feet on Clayton's thighs here. He's pushed Clayton off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Clayton screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Stark!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Jax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cary Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 5 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Jax!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cary Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jax scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jax avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
Jax lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jax lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jax misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thompson.
Jax moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jax keeps the fight on the outside.
Jax bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thompson's head.
Jax connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Jax avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Donk. Jax catches Thompson right on the button with a cross.
Jax cracks Thompson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jax has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Thompson to stand back up!
Thompson is rocked!
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thompson.
Jax throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thompson.
Jax is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jax connects with the punch.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jax.
Jax checks a leg kick.
Jax instigates a clinch.
Jax misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jax leaning against his opponent.
Thompson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jax is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thompson letting Jax take a breather here.
Jax seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Jax wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jax's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jax throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Jax misses with a double jab.
Thompson slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jax throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thompson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jax's sensitive parts.
Jax misses the shot to the body.
Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jax avoids it really well and circles away.
Tony Jax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cary Thompson.
Jax looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Jax.
Jax misses with a body shot.
Thompson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jax fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Thompson throws a chopping leg kick but Jax manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thompson walks into a left hand.
Thompson wants to clinch but Jax slips to the side
and Jax counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thompson thinking.
Jax is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jax.
Tony Jax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jax avoids a kick to the body.
Thompson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body punch from Jax.
Jax lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice jab there from Jax.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jax lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jax getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jax fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Jax thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jax is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thompson tries to clinch but Jax moves out of range.
Tony Jax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson looks to land a body kick but Jax moved away.
Jax throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jax lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Jax.
A left hand lands to the body for Jax.
Thompson looks gassed!
Thompson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jax's face.
Jax throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jax breaks from the clinch.
Thompson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jax lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thompson backs up against the cage.
It looks like Cary Thompson has been cut.
Thompson takes one on the button.
Jax throws out a powerful jab.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Jax finish him?
Jax fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jax lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jax moves into the clinch.
Jax effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Jax dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cary Thompson's cut.
That's time! Jax's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horrible takedown by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Jax which made him look bad.
Jax closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jax doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jax lands a body punch.
Jax throws a head punch that misses.
Jax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jax is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Jax misses with a punch on the inside.
Jax misses with the head strike.
Jax works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jax stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Jax lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jax lands a body punch.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Jax gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thompson.
Thompson is trying to maintain a safe position but Jax gets an underhook and turns Thompson into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Jax scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Jax.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jax.
Jax presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jax breaks from the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Thompson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jax scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A left lands for Jax.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jax scores with a body shot.
Jax scores with a jab to the head.
Jax is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cary Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jax gets a clinch.
Jax is struggling to control the position.
Jax lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jax breaks from the clinch.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jax.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jax.
Jax swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thompson.
Thompson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jax dips to his left and cracks Thompson with an uppercut!
Thompson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thompson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab, jab by Jax - just one landing.
Jax moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jax lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thompson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thompson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jax lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Tony Jax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cary Thompson.
Jax connects with a looping right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thompson.
Jax digs a good body shot into Thompson's ribs.
Thompson moves forwards but Jax connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thompson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jax.
Jax has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Jax.
Jax breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jax lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jax avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Jax is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jax throws out a powerful jab.
Jax connects with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jax, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jax dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jax cracks a nice hook into Thompson's ribs.
Jax connects with a jab.
Jax scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jax works Thompson's body with a nice hook.
Jax forces Thompson back against the cage and clinches.
Jax throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jax swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jax lands with a left to the head.
Jax pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jax scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jax misses with the head strike.
Jax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jax misses with the head strike.
Jax's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Jax dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cary Thompson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thompson misses with a body kick.
Jax lands a slapping body shot.
Jax dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jax connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jax getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jax circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jax moves out of range as Thompson throws a body kick.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Jax checks it.
Jax thuds his right hand into Thompson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tony Jax is winning the standup battle so far.
Jax connects with a single shot there.
Jax connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thompson's hands.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jax avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Jax with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jax scores with a jab to the body.
Jax catches Thompson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jax scores with a sloppy right hand. Thompson should have avoided that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jax.
Thompson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thompson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jax forces Thompson back against the cage and clinches.
Jax lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jax lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Still in the clinch, Jax scores with a nice short uppercut.
Come on Jax - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jax misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jax throws a head punch that misses.
Jax lands with a right to the head.
Jax cracks Thompson with a nice body shot.
Tony Jax has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jax lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jax stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thompson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jax swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Jax.
Jax lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Jax's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jax uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jax lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jax fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thompson has closed the distance and engaged Jax in a clinch.
Jax breaks the clinch.
Thompson slips a straight right by Jax.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Jax avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Jax lands a nice looking body shot.
Thompson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jax dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jax dips to his left and cracks Thompson with an uppercut!
Jax connects with a body shot.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jax keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Jax moves out of range easily.
Jax has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jax throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Jax digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jax.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jax pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jax working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jax.
Jax is struggling to control the position.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jax.
Jax working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jax dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jax is leaning against Thompson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Jax clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Cary Thompson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thompson needs to keep his hands up - Jax had a free shot at his head there.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Jax pushes him off.
Jax dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jax misses with a body shot.
Thompson throws out a leg kick but Jax moves out of range and Thompson only half commits.
Jax lands a really nice looking cross but Thompson seems unphased.
Jax lands a nice hook to Thompson's body. Thompson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jax, as that shot connected.
Jax lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thompson at a distance.
Jax lands with an uppercut that bounces Thompson off the cage and back into rage.
Jax rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice straight punches there by Jax. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jax.
Jax scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thompson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jax will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Jax.
Thompson shoots in and drives through. Jax sprawls well.
Thompson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jax lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Jax.
Thompson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jax lands with an overhand left.
Jax ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jax cracks Thompson with a good jab.
Jax connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thompson. Thompson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Jax moves out of range easily.
Thompson needs to keep his hands up - Jax had a free shot at his head there.
Thompson wants to clinch
and Jax connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jax lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jax ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jax listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jax moves into the clinch.
Jax stalling in the clinch.
Jax managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Jax lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jax fails to land.
Thompson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jax wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jax is leaning against Thompson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jax misses with a punch on the inside.
Jax breaks from the clinch.
Jax connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jax throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jax throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donk. Jax catches Thompson right on the button with a cross.
Jax lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thompson tries to clinch but Jax is having none of it.
Thompson defending well as Jax loads up on a big left hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thompson!
Jax digs a good hook to Thompson's body.
Jax misses with a looping left.
Thompson misses with a kick to the body.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jax circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Jax to counter with a crisp jab.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Jax sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jax scores with a nice head shot.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
Jax moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jax lands with a nice body punch.
Jax swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Jax connects with a looping right hand.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Jax moves out of range easily.
Jax connects with a nice looking jab.
Jax scores with a punch to the head.
Jax scores with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jax instigates a clinch.
Jax working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jax manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Jax had his way with Cary Thompson in that round.
The cut man is working on Cary Thompson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thompson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jax to score with a decent uppercut.
Thompson moves forwards but Jax connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jax ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jax throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thompson, right into the meat.
Thompson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jax checks it well.
A jab from Jax does it's job there.
Jax scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but Jax saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A combination from Jax does no damage.
Thompson dives in and grabs Jax's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jax pushes down on Thompson's head and hops out.
Thompson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Thompson takes one on the button.
Jax closes the distance and pushes Thompson back into the cage.
Jax lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jax lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jax creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Jax makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jax lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jax.
A right hand to the body from Jax.
A short body shot lands from Jax as the two fighters clinch.
Jax pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jax scores with a hook to the body.
Jax lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jax.
Jax lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Jax lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Jax is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Jax on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jax misses with a punch on the inside.
Jax managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jax.
Jax digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
Jax taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jax stalling against the cage.
Jax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cary Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson tries to break free but Jax pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jax pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tony Jax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cary Thompson.
Jax lands with a straight right. Thompson didn't see that one coming.
Jax tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Jax pushes him off.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thompson tries to clinch but Jax is having none of it.
Jax circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jax with a nice cross.
Jax connects with a looping right hand.
Thompson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jax looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jax scores with a body shot.
Tony Jax is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tried to score with a low kick but Jax checks it.
Thompson moves forwards but Jax connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jax moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Jax moves out of range easily.
Jax closes the distance and clinches.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Jax stalling in the clinch.
Jax lands with a light punch inside.
Jax lands a nice shot to the body.
Jax breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jax digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
Jax lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Jax showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jax has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:42
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:42
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Jax!
Tony Jax retains his lightweight title!
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