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HKFC 30 - Roosevelt vs Trauma PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Rejo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corleone comes to the cage accompanied by The Godfather Waltz. Rejo has chosen Let me hear you SCREAM as his entrance music. Sonny Corleone has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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, Sonny Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Rejo!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rejo wants to improve his position but Corleone is controlling well.
Corleone working Rejo over with strikes.
Corleone is thwarting Rejo's attempts to control the position.
Rejo wants to get back to full guard.
Corleone is looking for a kimura here.
Rejo wants to get back to full guard.
Corleone winds up and cracks Rejo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Corleone 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.
Corleone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rejo defends it well.
Corleone seems to be working for a kimura but Rejo defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rejo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rejo moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rejo is on top in guard.
Rejo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corleone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corleone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rejo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rejo 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.
Corleone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rejo 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.
Rejo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corleone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rejo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rejo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rejo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Corleone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rejo defends well.
Rejo 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.
Rejo stops Corleone from standing up.
Corleone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rejo drops back looking for a leg! Corleone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Corleone manages to kick Rejo off! Rejo jumps back into Corleone's guard.
Rejo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rejo drops back looking for a leg! Corleone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Corleone manages to kick Rejo off! Rejo jumps back into Corleone's guard.
Corleone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rejo is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Corleone is on top in guard.
Rejo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Corleone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corleone 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.
Corleone is breathing heavily.
Corleone stopping the sweep attempt from Rejo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Corleone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Corleone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rejo.
Corleone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rejo is trying to defend but Corleone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rejo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Corleone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Corleone's back!
Corleone rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Corleone is not content to let Rejo control the position.
Rejo is working for a submission of some sort.
Rejo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Corleone dominated that round.
That's time! Corleone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Corleone closes the distance and clinches.
A knee to the head by Corleone.
Rejo fails to pull guard.
Corleone jumps guard and drags Rejo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Corleone working for a triangle but Rejo defends it easily.
Corleone wants to sweep here but Rejo controlling him for the moment.
Corleone keeping moving, preventing Rejo from controlling successfully.
Corleone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rejo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Corleone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rejo is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Corleone trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rejo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rejo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rejo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Corleone kicks Rejo off and gets to his feet.
Rejo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rejo wants to sweep here but Corleone controlling him for the moment.
Rejo trying to keep a closed guard but Corleone is proving a slippery customer.
Corleone works over Rejo with some ground and pound from guard.
Corleone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Corleone gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rejo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Corleone slaps away a takedown attempt from Rejo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sonny Corleone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Rejo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rejo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Corleone scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rejo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Corleone manages to get himself to full guard.
Corleone wants to sweep but no luck.
Corleone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Corleone doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rejo drops back looking for a leg! Corleone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Corleone manages to kick Rejo off! Rejo jumps back into Corleone's guard.
Rejo is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Rejo tries to free his leg and advance position but Corleone is retaining full guard.
Rejo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Corleone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rejo has managed to get both his arms back between Corleone's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rejo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rejo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corleone is keeping the position for now.
Rejo 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 referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Corleone drives through and clinches with Rejo against the cage.
Corleone works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rejo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Corleone.
Corleone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rejo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rejo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Corleone has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone is trying to escape the mount.
Corleone is mounted and he's throwing punches. Is that wise?
Rejo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Corleone can't escape the position.
Corleone slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Corleone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sonny Corleone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rejo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rejo prevents Corleone from improving his position.
Rejo stops Corleone from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Corleone dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Corleone has a takedown stuffed.
Rejo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Corleone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rejo somewhat.
Rejo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rejo wants it to stay on the feet.
Corleone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Corleone tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rejo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rejo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rejo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Corleone trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rejo's guard.
Rejo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Corleone's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rejo drops back looking for a leg! Corleone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Corleone manages to kick Rejo off! Rejo jumps back into Corleone's guard.
Corleone wants to sweep but no luck.
Corleone throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rejo advances position into side control!
Corleone sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rejo seems to be working for a kimura but Corleone defends the submission attempt.
Corleone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rejo postures up in Corleone's guard and throws a big left but Corleone blocks it.
Rejo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone striking from the bottom here.
Corleone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rejo manages to get himself to full guard.
Corleone stands up and waves to Rejo to follow him.
Rejo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Corleone to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Corleone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Corleone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rejo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Corleone 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.
Rejo looking to control.
Rejo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Corleone 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.
Rejo looking for a guillotine here but Corleone defends easily.
Rejo looking for a guillotine here but Corleone defends easily.
Corleone 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.
Corleone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rejo is keeping the position for now.
Corleone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Corleone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jake Rejo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rejo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Corleone is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rejo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Corleone is looking to defend but Rejo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Corleone! Rejo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Corleone taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jake Rejo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilmer Musa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Taker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Musa comes to the cage accompanied by metallica enter sandman. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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187 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wilmer Musa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Taker!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taker scores with a shot to the side of Musa's head.
Musa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Musa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Musa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Musa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Taker breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Musa as Taker shoots in.
Musa gets caught flat footed, as Taker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Taker tries to free his leg and advance position but Musa is retaining full guard.
Taker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Taker connects with a couple of short punches.
Musa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taker on the ground.
Taker postures up.
Taker trying to control the position from guard on top but Musa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taker looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Taker is looking to take a break and control but Musa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taker throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Musa defending against the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Musa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taker misses the shot to the body.
Taker throws a series of punches but Musa avoids them all with ease.
Taker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Musa!
Musa tries to lock up and control but Taker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taker throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Musa because Taker loaded up on that one.
Musa is looking to improve his position but Taker isn't that keen on the idea.
Musa is trying to stand up.
Taker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Musa tries to hold on but Taker pushes him away.
Taker throws some wild stikes that Musa manages to avoid easily.
Taker working for a guillotine from mount but Musa is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Poor strikes thrown by Taker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Musa?
Taker throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Musa because Taker loaded up on that one.
Musa avoids a series of strikes thrown by Taker.
Taker throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Taker throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Musa tries to hold on but Taker postures up.
Musa is looking to improve his position but Taker isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Taker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taker avoids the attempt from Musa to control.
Taker thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taker thowing shots but they're missing.
Taker has hold of Musa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Musa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Musa wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Taker.
Musa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Taker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice takedown defense from Musa. No joy for Taker on that attempt.
Taker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Taker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Musa's head.
Taker cracks Musa with a solid left hand.
Taker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Musa controls Taker momentarily but Taker frees himself.
Musa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taker.
Taker tries to free his leg and advance position but Musa is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taker trying to control the position from guard on top but Musa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Musa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taker postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taker throws out a powerful jab.
Musa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Musa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taker misses with a straight right.
Taker shoots in for a double leg but Musa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taker is breathing heavily.
Musa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taker shoots in and bounces Musa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Taker postures up in Musa's guard and throws a big left but Musa blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Taker postures up.
Taker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taker throws a big right hand that misses.
Musa has momentary wrist control but Taker slips an elbow through the middle.
Taker prevents Musa from getting back to his feet.
Taker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Musa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taker.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taker.
Wilmer Musa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Taker.
Taker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taker there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Jim Taker has been cut.
Musa wants to clinch up but Taker keeps it at a distance.
Musa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Musa scores with a decent looking hook.
Musa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Musa tries to clinch up.
Taker slips a jab and a cross from Musa.
Musa lands with a hook. Taker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Musa misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Musa.
Taker shoots in and bounces Musa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taker postures up in Musa's guard and throws a big left but Musa blocks it.
Taker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Musa looking to control.
Taker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Musa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Taker or perhaps it was just good defense by Musa which made him look bad.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Musa is looking to land body kicks.
Musa cracks the inside of Taker's front leg.
Musa tries to clinch but Taker moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jim Taker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jim Taker'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. And we move into the final round!
Musa lands with a slapping head kick.
Musa misses the shot to the body.
Musa punishes Taker's body with a nice straight punch.
Musa wants to clinch.
Musa stuffs the takedown.
Musa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Musa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Musa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Musa moves in looking to clinch but Taker pushes him off.
Taker throws a wild body kick that Musa sees coming a mile off.
Musa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Taker or perhaps it was just good defense by Musa which made him look bad.
Musa doesn't manage to clinch there - Taker circles away.
Taker stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taker tries to clinch up but Musa circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown by Taker or perhaps it was just good defense by Musa which made him look bad.
Wilmer Musa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Taker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musa fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musa scores with a nice strike.
Musa misses with a few strikes there.
Musa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Musa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Musa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wilmer Musa is winning the standup battle so far.
Musa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taker has time to react.
Musa lands the left hand.
Musa lands a nice shot that snaps Taker's head back.
That has opened up Jim Taker's cut even more.
Taker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musa.
Musa connects with a high kick.
Taker is rocked!
Musa Rushes Taker and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Taker is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Musa Piles on the pressure and Taker crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilmer Musa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincenzo Calliente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christmas comes to the cage accompanied by Doomsday Was Written in an Alien Bible. Vincent Christmas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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172 lbs
9 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Christmas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincenzo Calliente!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calliente feints and as Christmas raises his hands in defense, Calliente changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calliente drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Christmas dives on top into guard.
Calliente managing to control the position.
Christmas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Calliente keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Christmas wants to pass to mount but Calliente is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christmas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Calliente keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Christmas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Christmas is looking to stall here but Calliente recovers full guard.
Christmas trying to control but Calliente is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Christmas. No joy for Calliente on that attempt.
Calliente shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Christmas as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Calliente attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Christmas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Calliente looks gassed!
Calliente with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christmas to score with a decent uppercut.
Christmas cracks Calliente with a right hand to the side of the head.
Calliente is looking to clinch but Christmas is avoiding it.
Christmas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Christmas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Christmas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Christmas is looking for a kimura but Calliente is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Christmas to get the leverage.
Christmas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Christmas trying to control the action but Calliente is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christmas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Christmas trying to control from Calliente's half guard. Calliente has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Christmas postures up in Calliente's guard and throws a big left but Calliente blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christmas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christmas trying to control but Calliente is working from the bottom.
Christmas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Calliente is looking to clinch but Christmas is avoiding it.
Christmas jabs at Calliente's body.
Calliente doesn't manage to clinch there - Christmas circles away.
Calliente misses with a few strikes there.
Christmas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calliente takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Christmas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Christmas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Calliente knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Christmas remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Christmas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A nice combination there by Christmas.
Christmas scores with a jab to the body.
Christmas scores with a sloppy right hand. Calliente should have avoided that one.
Christmas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Calliente is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Christmas! Calliente is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Christmas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Fontana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis McMurray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid 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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Fontana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lewis McMurray!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMurray thows a body shot but no joy.
McMurray drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fontana wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Fontana manages to work his way to half guard, despite McMurray's best efforts.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McMurray lands a nice short elbow.
McMurray landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McMurray seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fontana tries to kick McMurray off but McMurray keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fontana trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
McMurray thows a huge punch but Fontana dodges it nicely.
Fontana kicks off McMurray and gets to his feet.
McMurray darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fontana wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMurray wants to control but Fontana is keeping him busy.
Fontana is trying to stand back up but McMurray is controlling him
Fontana 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.
McMurray is nestled in close to Fontana, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMurray is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fontana has hold of McMurray's hands but McMurray slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McMurray lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurray working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fontana pushes McMurray off looking to stand but McMurray dives back in and keeps control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McMurray connects with a nice short shot to Fontana's temple.
McMurray slips a nice elbow through Fontana's hands, connecting with Fontana's forehead.
Ground and pound from McMurray.
Fontana is rocked!
McMurray scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Fontana is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fontana is trying to stand up here but McMurray is controlling him well.
Fontana seems to have got his legs back now.
McMurray is looking to take a break and control but Fontana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McMurray working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McMurray landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fontana is trying to stand up here but McMurray is controlling him well.
Fontana missing with punches from the bottom.
McMurray takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McMurray scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McMurray lands strikes from half guard.
McMurray landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMurray lands with a punch from half guard.
Fontana wants to get back to his feet.
Fontana lands a couple of sideways elbows.
McMurray works his way into full mount!
McMurray blocks Fontana's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Fontana slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fontana has hold of McMurray's hands but McMurray slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fontana punching from the bottom.
McMurray working over Fontana with some ground and pound. Fontana looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fontana throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McMurray prevents Fontana from standing back up.
Fontana is breathing heavily.
McMurray content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fontana is trying to stand up here but McMurray is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from McMurray.
Fontana moves into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fontana has momentary wrist control but McMurray slips an elbow through the middle.
McMurray distracts Fontana with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McMurray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McMurray scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fontana wants to stand and escape but McMurray is having none of it.
McMurray postures up and lands a big shot to Fontana's brow.
McMurray preventing the sweep.
Fontana trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McMurray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fontana wants to stand up but McMurray is controlling him.
McMurray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fontana keeping moving, preventing McMurray from controlling successfully.
McMurray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fontana looking for a sweep. Not yet Fontana, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurray scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fontana throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fontana has his feet on McMurray's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McMurray throws a series of punches but Fontana moves out of range.
Fontana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McMurray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fontana.
Lewis McMurray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMurray closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fontana to the mat! Fontana manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMurray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fontana's head.
Fontana throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McMurray works over Fontana with some ground and pound from guard.
Fontana wants to stand but McMurray is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fontana throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McMurray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fontana keeping full guard, as McMurray tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis McMurray dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McMurray is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fontana's half guard.
Fontana is looking to improve his position.
Fontana missing with punches from the bottom.
McMurray is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McMurray is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McMurray drops an elbow to the side of Fontana's head.
Lewis McMurray has got the better of the ground game so far.
McMurray is nestled in close to Fontana, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McMurray lands strikes from half guard.
McMurray winds up and cracks Fontana with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McMurray scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McMurray slips a nice elbow through Fontana's hands, connecting with Fontana's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMurray winds up and cracks Fontana with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fontana throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurray working over Fontana with some ground and pound. Fontana looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fontana pushes McMurray off looking to stand but McMurray dives back in and keeps control.
Fontana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fontana.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McMurray works over Fontana with some ground and pound from guard.
Fontana wants to stand and escape but McMurray is having none of it.
Fontana punching from the bottom - just letting McMurray know he's still in a fight.
McMurray landing some decent shots from guard.
Fontana will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
McMurray working some strikes from top position.
McMurray is in close to Fontana's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McMurray is working Fontana over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fontana thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fontana trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McMurray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McMurray landing with the ground and pound.
McMurray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fontana doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fontana is striking but McMurray is not phased and passes to half guard.
McMurray trying to control from half guard but Fontana is working away.
McMurray blocks the strikes from Fontana.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McMurray connects with a nice short shot to Fontana's temple.
Fontana tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McMurray blocks the strikes from Fontana.
McMurray looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fontana with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fontana is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McMurray scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fontana is trying to stand back up but McMurray is controlling him
Fontana is staying active underneath McMurray, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McMurray is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fontana throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fontana punching from the bottom.
McMurray sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McMurray seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McMurray scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fontana pushes McMurray off and gets back to his feet.
McMurray misses with a body shot.
Jack Fontana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McMurray gets a takedown into half guard.
Fontana tries to kick McMurray off but McMurray keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fontana punching from the bottom.
Nice strikes from McMurray there.
McMurray looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McMurray looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fontana with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fontana looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fontana is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McMurray scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McMurray connects with a nice short shot to Fontana's temple.
McMurray blocks the strikes from Fontana.
Fontana pushes McMurray off looking to stand but McMurray dives back in and keeps control.
McMurray lands strikes from half guard.
Fontana flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fontana scores with a few weak punches.
McMurray is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fontana is trying to stand.
Fontana punching from the bottom.
Fontana missing with punches from the bottom.
Fontana taking some punishment here, with McMurray in his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMurray drops an elbow to the side of Fontana's head.
McMurray is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMurray working Fontana over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis McMurray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McMurray lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fontana backs up against the cage.
McMurray shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fontana is trying to defend but McMurray finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fontana tries to get to full guard but McMurray has control of the leg.
McMurray is keen to just control but Fontana is a slippery customer.
Fontana is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McMurray's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McMurray's back!
McMurray is trying to get back to his feet but Fontana has full control of the position and if anything, McMurray has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McMurray is covering up but some of the strikes from Fontana are getting through and doing damage.
Fontana has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for McMurray.
McMurray manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fontana's guard. Nice work there by McMurray.
Fontana trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McMurray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fontana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fontana is looking to stand up but McMurray isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McMurray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fontana keeping moving, preventing McMurray from controlling successfully.
McMurray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McMurray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fontana wants to stand up but McMurray is controlling him.
McMurray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fontana's head.
Fontana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McMurray takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Fontana wants to stand but McMurray is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McMurray shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fontana is trying to defend but McMurray finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fontana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fontana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fontana thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McMurray lands a couple of digs.
McMurray scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fontana wants to sweep here but McMurray controlling him for the moment.
McMurray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fontana trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McMurray working some strikes from top position.
McMurray scoring with punches to the head and body.
McMurray is working Fontana over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fontana throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McMurray wants to pass the guard but Fontana is keeping the position.
McMurray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fontana is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McMurray is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurray stands up over Fontana, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McMurray makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fontana throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fontana trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McMurray lands a two punch combo.
Fontana shoots in but McMurray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McMurray connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fontana. Fontana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut there from McMurray.
Fontana misses with the combination.
McMurray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McMurray gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fontana regains guard.
Fontana uses the cage to get back to his feet.
McMurray gets a clinch.
Jack Fontana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lewis McMurray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fontana gets underhooks to prevent McMurray's takedown attempt.
Fontana breaks the clinch.
Fontana closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fontana lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fontana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fontana is looking to stand up but McMurray won't let him.
McMurray has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McMurray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fontana.
Fontana postures up in McMurray's guard and throws a big left but McMurray blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McMurray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fontana's guard.
Fontana thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fontana thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fontana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McMurray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McMurray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis McMurray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McMurray has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis McMurray!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serrano Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Rummer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Serrano Steele has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Serrano Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Rummer!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rummer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from Steele. No joy for Rummer on that attempt.
Ryan Rummer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Steele.
A big right from Rummer misses.
Rummer shoots in but no luck this time.
Rummer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rummer fails with a takedown attempt.
Serrano Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Rummer.
Rummer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Steele to the mat! Steele manages to get full guard.
Rummer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steele is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steele has escaped and now he's on top!
Steele stopping the sweep attempt from Rummer.
Steele prevents Rummer from getting back to his feet.
Steele slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rummer is trying to get back to half guard.
Steele tries to score with some ground and pound. Rummer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rummer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rummer tries to buck Steele off but Steele is having none of it.
Steele wants to control but Rummer is keeping him busy.
Steele thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steele trying to control the action but Rummer is working from the bottom.
Rummer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steele wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rummer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Steele digs a good body shot into Rummer's ribs.
Steele keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Steele as Rummer shoots in.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steele.
Steele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rummer fails with the takedown.
Rummer looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rummer.
Steele stuffs the takedown.
Rummer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Steele. That one must have hurt.
Steele tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rummer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Ryan Rummer has been cut.
Rummer slips a jab and a cross from Steele.
Steele feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rummer's calf.
Steele throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Serrano Steele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick from Steele.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Rummer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steele takes a swing at Rummer's ribcage but misses.
Steele swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Rummer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele misses with a two punch combination.
Steele takes a swing at Rummer's ribcage but misses.
Steele misses with a wild combination.
Rummer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steele is looking to wear down Rummer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rummer avoids the head kick by Steele.
No joy there for Steele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rummer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Steele is trying to defend but Rummer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rummer 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.
Steele controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serrano Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Rummer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rummer tries for a takedown but Steele sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rummer throws a hook but Steele avoids it easily.
Steele stuffs the takedown attempt from Rummer. Rummer gets slowly back to his feet.
Rummer shoots in for a takedown but Steele shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Serrano Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Rummer.
Rummer tries to clinch but Steele is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Steele. No joy for Rummer on that attempt.
Steele lands with a cross.
Steele swings for the body but Rummer moves out of range.
Rummer avoids the head kick by Steele.
Steele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rummer checks a leg kick nicely.
Steele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rummer.
Rummer takes one on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steele lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rummer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rummer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rummer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steele throws a body kick that misses.
Rummer misses with a takedown attempt - Steele sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rummer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rummer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Steele sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rummer trying to control the action but Steele is working from the bottom.
Rummer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rummer tries for a kimura but Steele is defending well.
Rummer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rummer wants to control but Steele is keeping him busy.
Rummer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steele knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Steele gets back to half guard.
Steele gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rummer trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Rummer has gone for a leg lock! Steele slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rummer's guard.
Steele pushing down on Rummer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steele lands with a punch from half guard.
Rummer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rummer.
Rummer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steele defends well.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Rummer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rummer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steele gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steele wants to control from the top but Rummer keeps moving.
Steele stopping the sweep attempt from Rummer.
Steele trying to control but Rummer is working from the bottom.
Rummer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steele controls the pace.
Rummer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steele gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serrano Steele dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Rummer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Steele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rummer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rummer tries for a takedown but Steele sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rummer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Steele is refusing to be controlled, as Rummer sits in half guard.
Steele is looking to escape.
Rummer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steele doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rummer.
Steele wants to control but Rummer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rummer blocks the strikes from Steele.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steele keeping control of the position.
Steele tries to kick Rummer off but Rummer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rummer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Steele lands a right hook to the body.
Serrano Steele is winning the standup battle so far.
Rummer shoots for a double leg takedown but Steele sprawls well. He's pushed Rummer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rummer rushes Steele and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rummer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steele smiles and moves away.
Serrano Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Rummer.
Steele tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Steele.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele misses with a looping left.
Rummer shoots in but no luck this time.
A leg kick checked by Rummer.
Rummer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Steele did well to prevent Rummer getting side control.
Rummer winds up and cracks Steele with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rummer is thwarting Steele's attempts to control the position.
Rummer is looking for a kimura but Steele is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rummer to get the leverage.
Rummer thows a huge punch but Steele dodges it nicely.
Ryan Rummer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rummer is looking for a kimura but Steele is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rummer to get the leverage.
Rummer is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rummer is trying to work for a kimura but Steele is defending well.
Rummer is trying to work for a kimura but Steele is defending well.
Steele is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Steele scoring well with a low kick there.
Steele throws a sloppy head kick and Rummer moves out of range easily.
Serrano Steele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rummer tries for a takedown but Steele sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Steele misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rummer.
Steele throws a series of strikes that have Rummer backpedaling.
Steele is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rummer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rummer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rummer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steele is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Steele manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rummer's best efforts.
Steele looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rummer seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Steele is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryan Rummer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Acid Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Acid Queen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willy Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen has closed the distance and engaged Wallace in a clinch.
Queen stalls.
Queen lands a body shot.
Queen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Queen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Queen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Queen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Queen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wallace's hands.
Queen looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
Wallace punishes Queen's body with a nice straight punch.
Wallace is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Queen's half guard.
Wallace is looking to advance position but Queen won't allow it.
Wallace slows the pace down in half guard.
Queen trying to control from the bottom.
Wallace content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen wants to control but Wallace is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wallace is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Queen trying to control here.
Wallace moves into full mount! Queen won't be happy about that!
The referee warns Queen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wallace working Queen over with strikes here.
Wallace seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Queen is holding on tight.
Queen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Queen tries to hold on but Wallace postures up.
Wallace has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace prevents Queen from getting the reversal.
Queen wants to control but Wallace is having none of it.
Queen is looking to improve his position but Wallace isn't that keen on the idea.
Wallace controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace working Queen over with strikes here.
Wallace controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wallace avoids the attempt from Queen to control.
Queen is working to get back to half guard.
Queen wants to hold on but Wallace pushes him away.
Queen is trying desperately to improve position.
Wallace controlling the position easily from mount.
Queen wants to control but Wallace is having none of it.
Queen tries to reverse the position but Wallace maintains control.
BOOM! Wallace connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Queen tries to hold on but Wallace postures up.
Queen has given up his back here.
Wallace controls the position.
Wallace has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wallace working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wallace sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Queen taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Willy Wallace!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Kendall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clive Craven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kendall comes to the cage accompanied by Kool Moe Dee - I Go To Work. Craven has chosen Anthrax Island as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kurt Kendall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Kendall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clive Craven!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kendall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kendall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kendall drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kendall drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Craven manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kendall has Craven in his guard.
Kendall has his foot on Craven's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Craven works his way back into a safe position though.
Kendall is looking for a triangle but Craven pushes his legs off easily.
Kendall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Craven doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Craven manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kendall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendall isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Craven stacks Kendall on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Craven!
Craven controlling the position.
Kendall tries to bench press Craven off him but Craven keeps the position.
Kendall is working hard here to advance position.
Kendall manages to get back to half guard.
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.
Kendall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Craven is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kendall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Craven tries to pass to full mount but Kendall defends it.
Kendall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Craven pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven trying to control the pace.
Kendall manages to get to full guard.
Kendall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Craven passes into half guard.
Kendall actively working from the bottom here.
Craven sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Kendall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kendall is staying active underneath Craven, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kendall looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kendall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clive Craven will probably get the nod.
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.
Kendall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kurt Kendall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kendall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kendall slips a jab from Craven.
Craven fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kendall on the side of the head.
Kendall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Craven throws a shot from downtown. Kendall moves away and avoids it.
Kurt Kendall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Craven bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kendall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Craven counters with a thumping low kick.
Kendall tries for a takedown but Craven circles away easily
and Craven counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kendall thinking.
Kendall fails with the takedown
and Craven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kendall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Craven counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kendall's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Kendall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Craven throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kendall tries for a takedown but Craven circles away easily
and Craven counters with a straight right hand.
Kendall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Clive Craven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kendall tries for a takedown but Craven circles away easily
and Craven counters with a three punch combo that has Kendall backing up. Kendall nods at Craven to acknowledge the strikes.
Kendall tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Craven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Craven lands a head shot.
Kendall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Craven counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kendall thinking.
Craven connects with a solid leg kick.
Craven lands with an overhand left.
Nice cross by Craven.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craven is looking to slow Kendall down with leg kicks.
Craven connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Craven lands with a hook. Kendall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A punch lands to the side of Kendall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good exchange - Craven coming out on top.
Craven lands with a thumping leg kick.
Craven uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kendall has time to react.
Craven connects with a single shot there.
Kendall gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Craven.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kendall fails with the takedown
and Craven counters with a straight right hand.
Kendall is rocked!
Craven scores with a jab.
Craven lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kendall's sensitive parts.
Craven scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Craven takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Craven lands the left hand.
Craven stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Craven.
Kendall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Craven does it's job there.
A cross from Craven lands.
Craven connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kendall. Kendall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Craven sends Kendall crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Craven is motioning to the referee to let Kendall up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Kendall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Craven throws a leg kick which misses Kendall's front leg but catches the back leg as Kendall tries to avoid it.
Kendall tries to move into range but Craven moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Craven cracks Kendall with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kendall looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Craven finish him?
Craven feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kendall sprawling to the canvas! Kendall rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Craven finish him?!
Craven fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kendall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendall drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kendall seems to have got his legs back now.
Kendall is fighting to break Craven's control of his arms but Craven is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kendall drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Craven dives on top into guard.
Kendall being controlled here, momentarily.
Kendall throws his legs up looking for a submission but Craven uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kendall being controlled for a moment.
Kendall tries to bench press Craven off him but Craven keeps the position.
Craven really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kendall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Craven just content to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kendall is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Craven's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clive Craven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kendall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Craven counters with a leg kick.
Kendall has his takedown stuffed
and Craven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clive Craven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Craven fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kendall is out of range.
Craven lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kendall's sensitive parts.
Craven lands a really nice looking cross but Kendall seems unphased.
Kendall with a poor takedown
and Craven counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Kendall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Craven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kendall tries to move into range but Craven moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kendall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Craven lands a right hook to the body.
Craven jabs Kendall right on the nose. Kendall blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craven connects with a body shot.
Craven connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kendall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Craven connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Craven throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kendall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Decent striking displayed by Craven there.
Craven scoring well with a low kick there.
Kendall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven scores with a leg kick.
Craven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Craven connects with a nice looking jab.
Craven lands with a cross.
Kendall gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Craven.
Kendall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kendall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Craven throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kendall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Craven cracks Kendall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Craven throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craven connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Craven lands a jab to Kendall's midsection.
Craven lands a slapping body shot.
Craven comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Craven with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Craven.
Craven scores with a nice right hand.
Kendall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Craven.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craven moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Craven lands a nice shot that snaps Kendall's head back.
Kendall fails with the takedown
and Craven counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kendall! Craven lets Kendall back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Craven connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Craven scores with a shot to the body.
Craven scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Craven finds it's way through Kendall's defenses.
Craven connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Craven scores with a sloppy right hand. Kendall should have avoided that one.
Clive Craven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Craven connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab lands there for Craven.
Kendall fails with the takedown
and Craven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Craven's corner calls for a 1-2. Craven obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Craven looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice cross by Craven.
Kendall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab from Craven.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Craven, right into the meat.
Kendall shoots and misses
and Craven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kendall with a poor takedown
and Craven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kendall walks into a left hand.
Craven connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kendall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Craven.
Kendall tries for a takedown but Craven circles away easily
and Craven counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kendall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Craven turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kendall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kendall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Craven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Craven finds it's target.
Jab from Craven.
Kendall tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Craven counters with a low kick, right behind Kendall 's knee.
Kurt Kendall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kendall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Craven cracks a nice hook into Kendall's ribs.
Kendall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Craven scores with the left hand. Kendall knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kendall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Craven counters with a nice uppercut.
Kendall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice shot lands for Craven.
Kendall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Decent striking displayed by Craven there.
Kendall has his takedown stuffed
and Craven counters with a good low kick that Kendall was not able to check.
Craven buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Craven scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kendall walks into a jab.
Craven connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kendall misses with a jab to the body
and Craven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clive Craven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Craven 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clive Craven!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Late Replacement (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nohjay Nimpson (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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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Late Replacement!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nohjay Nimpson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Replacement swings for the body but Nimpson moves out of range.
Replacement throws a series of punches but Nimpson moves out of range.
Replacement lands a slapping body shot.
Nimpson moves out of range as Replacement strikes.
Replacement looks to throw the jab but Nimpson is out of range.
Replacement misses with a double jab.
Nimpson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nimpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nimpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nimpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Replacement swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nimpson counters with an inside leg kick.
Replacement swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nimpson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nimpson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nimpson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nimpson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nimpson manages to break the clinch.
Replacement lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nimpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Replacement throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nimpson counters with a left and a right that stings Replacement.
Nimpson avoids the body shot from Replacement.
Replacement throws a sloppy body shot
and Nimpson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nimpson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Replacement backwards.
Nimpson looking to throw knees to the head but Replacement is blocking nicely.
Nimpson lands a left hand.
Nimpson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Late Replacement has been cut.
Nimpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Replacement uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nimpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Replacement uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nimpson breaks from the clinch.
Nimpson throws a big shot that misses.
Nimpson throws an overhand right that lands on Replacement's shoulder, as Replacement tries to avoid the shot.
Nimpson tries to score with a low kick but Replacement moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Replacement goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Replacement throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Replacement keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Replacement just misses with a punch to the body.
Replacement swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nimpson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Replacement cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Replacement misses with a wild combination.
Nimpson misses with a body punch
and Replacement counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nimpson thinking.
Nimpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Replacement lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Replacement misses.
Replacement takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Replacement thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nimpson dodges the punch combination from Replacement.
Nimpson is looking to clinch but Replacement is avoiding it.
Replacement lands with a nice body punch.
Replacement misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nimpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Replacement comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Replacement throws a head kick that misses
and Nimpson counters with a left to the body.
Replacement throws a lazy head kick
and Nimpson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Replacement throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nimpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Replacement misses with a straight left.
A jab from Replacement finds it's way through Nimpson's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Replacement scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nimpson doesn't seem bothered though.
Replacement misses the body punch
and Nimpson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Replacement scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nimpson misses with a hook to the body
and Replacement counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nimpson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Replacement counters with a straight right hand.
Replacement staying out of range there.
Nimpson avoids the head kick by Replacement.
Replacement lands with a good body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Replacement ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Replacement misses with a combination
and Nimpson counters with a three punch combo that has Replacement backing up. Replacement nods at Nimpson to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nohjay Nimpson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Late Replacement'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.
Some wild striking there from Nimpson.
Replacement ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nimpson moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Replacement. Nimpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Replacement circles away from the clinch attempt.
A lazy left from Replacement finds it's target.
Replacement throws a series of punches but Nimpson moves out of range.
A jab from Replacement does it's job there.
Replacement throws a predictable looking body shot
and Replacement takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nimpson misses the body punch
and Replacement counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Replacement misses with a double jab.
Replacement looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Replacement throws a sloppy body shot
and Nimpson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nimpson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Replacement is trying to break the clinch but Nimpson is controlling him.
Nimpson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nimpson trying to stall but Replacement improves his position.
Replacement blocks the elbow strike.
Nimpson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Replacement staying out of range there.
Replacement is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nimpson.
Nohjay Nimpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Replacement throws a body punch but Nimpson moves out of range.
Replacement throws a body punch but Nimpson moves out of range.
Replacement is looking to wear down Nimpson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nimpson throws a series of punches but Replacement moves out of range.
Nimpson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Replacement moves into range and connects with a jab.
Replacement misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nimpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nimpson looks to land a right hand but Replacement moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Replacement cracks a nice hook into Nimpson's ribs.
Nimpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Replacement scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Replacement waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nimpson.
Replacement avoids the body shot from Nimpson.
Replacement misses with a body shot
and Nimpson counters with a right hand to the body.
Replacement fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nimpson manages to avoid it.
Nimpson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nimpson throws a leg kick but Replacement sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Replacement fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nimpson manages to avoid it.
Replacement just misses with a punch to the body.
Replacement scores with a body shot.
Replacement throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nimpson on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Replacement ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nimpson moves away.
Nimpson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Replacement throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Replacement throws a hook to the side of Nimpson's head but Nimpson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nimpson misses with a jab to the body
and Replacement counters with a right hand to the body.
Replacement lands a head kick. Nimpson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Replacement throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nimpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Replacement misses with a body punch
and Nimpson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Replacement is trying to break the clinch but Nimpson is controlling him.
Replacement breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Replacement lands with a good body shot.
Nimpson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nimpson.
Nimpson is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Replacement throws a combination that misses
and Nimpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Replacement throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nimpson.
A telegraphed right hand from Replacement misses the target.
Replacement misses the shot to the body.
Replacement takes a swing at Nimpson's ribcage but misses.
Replacement scores with a nice strike.
Replacement looks to land a left hand but Nimpson moved out of range nicely.
Replacement lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nimpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Replacement misses with a jab to the body
and Nimpson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Replacement fails to land with a series of punches.
Replacement misses with a jab to the body
and Nimpson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nohjay Nimpson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Late Replacement's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nimpson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Replacement throws a body punch but Nimpson moves out of range.
Replacement throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nimpson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Replacement counters with a right hand to the body.
Replacement misses with a head kick.
Nimpson blocks a head kick by Replacement.
Nimpson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Replacement finds it's way round the side to connect with Nimpson's head.
Replacement lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nohjay Nimpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Nimpson misses.
Nimpson looks to score with a jab to the body but Replacement is just out of range.
Replacement dodges the punch combination from Nimpson.
Replacement swings for the body but Nimpson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nimpson ducks under a wild hook from Replacement.
Replacement throws a head kick that misses.
Replacement fails to land with a series of punches.
Nimpson moves in looking to clinch but Replacement pushes him off.
Replacement looks to land a combination. Nimpson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Replacement misses with a shot to the body
and Nimpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Replacement lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nimpson at a distance.
Nimpson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Replacement misses the shot to the body.
Nimpson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Late Replacement seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Replacement.
Replacement fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nimpson manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nimpson misses with a body punch
and Replacement makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nimpson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nimpson 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.
Replacement misses the body punch
and Nimpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Nimpson just misses with a punch to the body.
Replacement throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nimpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nimpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Replacement paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Replacement throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nimpson's head.
Replacement throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nimpson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Nimpson.
Replacement breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nimpson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Replacement.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Replacement lands.
Replacement swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nimpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nimpson misses with a straight left.
Replacement throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nimpson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Replacement throws a head kick that misses
letting Nimpson counter with a right hand.
Replacement misses the shot to the body.
Nimpson wants to clinch up but Replacement keeps it at a distance.
Replacement misses the shot to the body.
Replacement punishes Nimpson's body with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Replacement does no damage.
Replacement scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nimpson is looking to clinch.
Nimpson misses the shot to the body.
Replacement misses the shot to the body.
Replacement thuds his right hand into Nimpson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Replacement wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nohjay Nimpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Replacement misses with a double jab
and Nimpson counters with a straight right hand.
Replacement lands a right hook to the body.
Nimpson closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nimpson is trying to break free.
Replacement stalling in the clinch but Nimpson improves position.
Late Replacement has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Replacement has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Replacement tries to throw a body punch but Nimpson avoids it by throwing Replacement back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nohjay Nimpson.
Well Nimpson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nohjay Nimpson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Wynd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen Highway to Hell by ACDC as his entrance music. Jonah King will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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300 lbs
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309 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Wynd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonah King!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King swings for the body but Wynd moves out of range.
Wynd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
King throws out a loose jab but Wynd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wynd misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wynd.
King lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King misses with a hook. Wynd ducked under it nicely.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
King missing with a left hand there. Wynd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jonah King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King looks to land a right hand but Wynd moved out of range.
Wynd feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
King lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wynd!
King takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wynd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wynd wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wynd is squirming around, avoiding King's attempts to control the action.
King controlling the pace for now.
King looking to control but Wynd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
King controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wynd is looking to improve his position but King isn't that keen on the idea.
King trying to control but Wynd is having none of it.
King thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
King trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wynd is desperately trying to improve his position but King has a good base and remains in mount.
King controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonah King dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wynd defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
King loads up on a big right hand but Wynd slips the punch.
King misses with an uppercut. Wynd saw that one coming.
Wynd drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jonah King.
Wynd throws a hook but King blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses the jab.
King misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Wynd.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws the left hand but Wynd avoids the punch easily.
Wynd wants to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by King. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of King.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Wynd blocks a jab.
King blocks a leg kick.
King misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wynd darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
King regains full guard. Nicely done.
King manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
King trying to control but Wynd is having none of it.
Wynd is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wynd manages to regain half guard. Good work.
King trying to control from half guard but Wynd is working away.
King performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wynd tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
King is trying to control the action in half guard but Wynd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wynd tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg.
Wynd is refusing to be controlled, as King sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
King misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jonah King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wynd.
King misses with a straight right.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wynd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wynd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. King checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wynd ducks under a wild hook from King.
King checks a low kick from Wynd.
A big left from King misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws a hook but Wynd avoids it easily.
King looks to land a left hand but Wynd moved out of range nicely.
Wynd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wynd at a distance.
Jonah King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King misses with a hook. Wynd ducked under it nicely.
Wynd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wynd circles away quickly and effectively.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wynd throws a nice head kick!
King looks to land a left hand but Wynd moved out of range nicely.
Hector Wynd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Wynd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wynd moves out of range of the strikes.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Wynd's head back.
Jonah King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King misses the shot to the body.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wynd.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wynd.
King thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King thows a body shot but no joy.
Wynd thows a body shot but no joy.
Wynd ducks under a wild hook from King.
King throws a nice looking combination but Wynd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wynd doesn't seem phased though.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King misses the shot to the body.
Wynd needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
King misses with an uppercut. Wynd saw that one coming.
King takes a swing at Wynd's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wynd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wynd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jonah King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wynd shoots in but no luck this time.
Wynd fails to land with a series of punches.
King throws the left hand but Wynd avoids the punch easily.
King throws a combination. Wynd tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wynd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wynd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonah King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got King 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonah King!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Truman Roosevelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Trauma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Truman Roosevelt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Trauma!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roosevelt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Trauma looks to throw the jab but Roosevelt is out of range.
Roosevelt lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roosevelt throws a body kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roosevelt.
Trauma moves out of range of the body kick.
Roosevelt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Roosevelt misses with a body kick.
Trauma moves out of range of the body kick.
Roosevelt is looking to land body kicks.
Roosevelt connects with a jab.
Roosevelt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid body kick from Roosevelt.
Trauma looks gassed!
Roosevelt looks to land a body kick but Trauma moved away.
Roosevelt misses with a kick to the body.
Trauma steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Roosevelt. That one must have hurt.
Trauma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Roosevelt to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trauma avoids a kick to the body.
Roosevelt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trauma.
Trauma takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Roosevelt misses with a kick to the body.
Roosevelt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roosevelt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Roosevelt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Trauma avoids the elbow strike from Roosevelt, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roosevelt throws an elbow but misses.
Roosevelt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trauma's defenses.
Trauma tries to circle away but Roosevelt has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roosevelt throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Roosevelt.
Roosevelt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trauma.
Roosevelt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Trauma working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Roosevelt.
Roosevelt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Roosevelt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Roosevelt lands an elbow inside that Trauma shrugs off.
Roosevelt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trauma avoids it.
Trauma wants to get back to striking at distance but Roosevelt won't allow it.
Roosevelt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Roosevelt trying to land knees to the body.
Trauma avoids the elbow strike from Roosevelt, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Roosevelt fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roosevelt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Trauma's brow.
Trauma takes an elbow to the forehead.
Trauma blocks an elbow strike.
Roosevelt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Trauma lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roosevelt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roosevelt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Roosevelt misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trauma blocks an elbow strike.
Trauma managing to block the knees to the body from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Trauma avoids a wild elbow strike from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt lands an elbow inside.
Trauma blocks an elbow strike.
Roosevelt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trauma or not.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Roosevelt.
Roosevelt pushes off an throws an elbow but Trauma leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roosevelt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Trauma dodges an elbow strike from Roosevelt.
Trauma blocks an elbow strike.
Roosevelt avoiding damage as Trauma throws knees to the body.
Trauma avoids a wild elbow strike from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Traumas head.
Roosevelt throws an elbow but it misses.
Trauma blocks an elbow strike from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roosevelt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Roosevelt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Trauma blocks an elbow strike from Roosevelt.
Trauma takes an elbow to the forehead.
Roosevelt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trauma avoids it.
Roosevelt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Roosevelt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Roosevelt lands a damaging elbow.
Roosevelt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Trauma blocks the elbow strike.
Trauma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trauma blocks an elbow strike from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt keeps control of Trauma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roosevelt lands a damaging elbow.
Trauma managing to block the knees to the body from Roosevelt.
Trauma is trying to force a seperation but Roosevelt has the dominant position.
Roosevelt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Roosevelt throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Truman Roosevelt dominated that round.
That's time! Roosevelt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt throws a hook but Trauma blocks it.
Roosevelt lands with a shot to the body.
Roosevelt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Roosevelt delivers a nice body kick.
Roosevelt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A solid body kick from Roosevelt.
Truman Roosevelt is winning the standup battle so far.
Roosevelt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trauma misses with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Roosevelt.
Roosevelt is looking to land body kicks.
Roosevelt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trauma. That did some damage!
Roosevelt thumps Trauma with a low kick.
Trauma is breathing heavily.
Roosevelt scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roosevelt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Trauma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Roosevelt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trauma can do to turn this around?
Roosevelt throws a big shot that misses.
Roosevelt clobbers Trauma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Trauma has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trauma has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Roosevelt.
Roosevelt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Trauma moves out of range as Roosevelt throws a body kick.
Roosevelt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Trauma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trauma just misses with a punch to the body.
Trauma avoids a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Trauma.
Roosevelt lands a nice shot that snaps Trauma's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trauma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roosevelt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roosevelt throws a good cross that connects.
Roosevelt throws a push kick but Trauma slaps the foot to one side.
Tom Trauma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trauma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trauma moves out of range of the body kick.
Roosevelt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Roosevelt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Roosevelt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Trauma's calf.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Trauma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Roosevelt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Trauma misses with a looping left.
Nice body kick from Roosevelt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trauma takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Roosevelt lands a front kick.
Crunch! Roosevelt slams his shin into Trauma's torso.
Roosevelt lands with a nice body kick.
Trauma moves out of range of the body kick from Roosevelt.
Trauma moves out of range of the body kick from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt closes the distance and pushes Trauma back into the cage.
Trauma blocks an elbow strike.
Roosevelt lands with a left to the head.
Trauma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Trauma dodges an elbow strike from Roosevelt.
Trauma tries to break the clinch but Roosevelt is controlling the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roosevelt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Trauma's brow.
Roosevelt trying to land knees to the body.
Roosevelt lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trauma takes an elbow to the temple.
Roosevelt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trauma's defenses.
Trauma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Roosevelt.
Trauma missing with knees to the body.
Roosevelt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Trauma managing to block the knees to the body from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt struggles to land a body shot inside as Trauma controls his hands.
Roosevelt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Trauma wants to break the clinch but can't.
Trauma blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Roosevelt.
Trauma manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roosevelt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trauma on the side of the head.
Trauma steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Roosevelt. That one must have hurt.
Trauma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Truman Roosevelt dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Roosevelt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Roosevelt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Trauma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roosevelt.
Trauma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trauma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roosevelt manages to avoid it.
Roosevelt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Trauma if he has to take too many more of those.
Trauma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Roosevelt!
Trauma misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Roosevelt.
Roosevelt connects with a right hand. Trauma shakes it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roosevelt looks to land a left hand but Trauma moved out of range nicely.
Roosevelt throws a head kick that Trauma semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Roosevelt misses with a body kick.
Roosevelt lands with a nice body kick.
Trauma steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Roosevelt. That one must have hurt.
Roosevelt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Roosevelt takes a swing at Trauma's ribcage but misses.
Roosevelt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roosevelt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Trauma will feel that in the morning.
Trauma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roosevelt throws out the jab.
Roosevelt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Trauma misses with a combination
and Roosevelt counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt misses with a body kick.
Trauma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Roosevelt misses with a body kick.
Roosevelt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trauma.
Roosevelt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Trauma throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Roosevelt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trauma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roosevelt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roosevelt throws the kick towards the body but Trauma avoids it.
Trauma throws a big shot that misses.
Roosevelt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Roosevelt tries to work over Trauma's front leg with a kick but Trauma checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt digs a good body shot into Trauma's ribs.
Trauma moves out of range of the body kick from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt throws a push kick but Trauma slaps the foot to one side.
Roosevelt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Trauma moves out of range of the body kick.
Trauma takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Trauma avoids a kick to the body.
Roosevelt's corner calls for a 1-2. Roosevelt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roosevelt looks to land a body kick but Trauma moved away.
Roosevelt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Roosevelt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roosevelt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Trauma throws a body kick the misses
enabling Roosevelt to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roosevelt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Trauma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Roosevelt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Trauma's calf.
Roosevelt lands a head kick. Trauma smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Roosevelt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trauma.
Roosevelt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roosevelt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Trauma.
Trauma moves out of range of the body kick from Roosevelt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roosevelt. Trauma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roosevelt delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roosevelt lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Truman Roosevelt clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Roosevelt scores with a push kick.
Roosevelt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Roosevelt, right into the meat.
Trauma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roosevelt.
Roosevelt tries to land a front kick but Trauma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roosevelt lands with a right hand.
Trauma moves out of range as Roosevelt strikes.
Roosevelt misses with a body kick.
Trauma throws an overhand right that lands on Roosevelt's shoulder, as Roosevelt tries to avoid the shot.
Trauma throws a series of punches but Roosevelt avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the liver by Roosevelt. Beautiful body shot.
Roosevelt misses with a head kick.
Roosevelt thuds his shin into the meat of Trauma's side.
Trauma is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roosevelt scores with a kick to the body.
Roosevelt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Roosevelt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roosevelt throws a wild body kick that Trauma sees coming a mile off.
Trauma thows a body shot but no joy.
Roosevelt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Trauma will feel that in the morning.
Roosevelt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Roosevelt does no damage.
Roosevelt tries to land a front kick but Trauma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roosevelt is looking to slow Trauma down with leg kicks.
Trauma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roosevelt tries to clinch up.
Trauma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roosevelt's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt throws the kick towards the body but Trauma avoids it.
Trauma sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Roosevelt looks to land a body kick but Trauma moved away.
Trauma throws a leg kick
and Roosevelt counters with a good, hard body kick but Trauma shrugs it off.
Roosevelt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Roosevelt tries to land a body kick
and Trauma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Roosevelt's knee momentarily.
A lazy body kick from Roosevelt
and Trauma counters with a straight right hand.
Roosevelt thuds his right hand into Trauma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roosevelt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trauma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roosevelt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Roosevelt scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Roosevelt.
Trauma throws the left hand but Roosevelt avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trauma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Roosevelt lands with a slapping head kick.
Roosevelt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Roosevelt throws a wild body kick that Trauma sees coming a mile off.
Roosevelt throws an overhand right that lands on Trauma's shoulder, as Trauma tries to avoid the shot.
Roosevelt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roosevelt feints and then cracks Trauma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trauma down.
Trauma falls off balance throwing a combination
and Roosevelt counters with an inside leg kick.
Trauma misses with a two punch combination.
Roosevelt throws a front kick that sends Trauma stumbling back into the cage.
Roosevelt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Trauma if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Roosevelt slams his shin into Trauma's torso.
Roosevelt is looking to land body kicks.
Roosevelt rushes Trauma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roosevelt misses with an elbow strike.
Roosevelt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roosevelt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Roosevelt presses Trauma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Roosevelt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Roosevelt misses with an elbow over the top.
Trauma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Roosevelt obliges.
Trauma avoids a wild elbow strike from Roosevelt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Roosevelt.
Roosevelt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Roosevelt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Roosevelt misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Truman Roosevelt had his way with Tom Trauma in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Roosevelt misses with a body kick.
Roosevelt tries to land a front kick but Trauma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trauma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trauma avoids a kick to the body.
Roosevelt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roosevelt throws a leg kick which misses Trauma's front leg but catches the back leg as Trauma tries to avoid it.
Trauma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roosevelt connects with a nice looking jab.
Roosevelt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Trauma counters with a left to the body.
Trauma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Roosevelt - that will leave a mark!
Trauma is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Trauma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roosevelt counters with a body kick.
Trauma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roosevelt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roosevelt misses with a kick to the body
and Trauma counters with a series of strikes. Roosevelt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Roosevelt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Roosevelt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Trauma moves forwards but Roosevelt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Trauma needs to keep his hands up - Roosevelt had a free shot at his head there.
Trauma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roosevelt misses with a body kick.
Trauma blocks the body kick.
Roosevelt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trauma moves away.
Roosevelt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Trauma crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Roosevelt - the referee stops the clock and Trauma gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Roosevelt. Trauma manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Trauma misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Roosevelt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roosevelt lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt throws a front kick that sends Trauma stumbling back into the cage.
Trauma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Roosevelt.
Roosevelt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Roosevelt looks to land a body kick but Trauma moved away.
Trauma moves out of range as Roosevelt throws a body kick.
Roosevelt cracks the inside of Trauma's front leg.
Roosevelt misses with a body kick.
Roosevelt misses with a kick to the body.
Roosevelt lands a jab.
Roosevelt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Roosevelt forces Trauma back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Trauma.
Roosevelt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Trauma takes an elbow to the temple.
Roosevelt lands an elbow just above Trauma 's eye.
Knees to the body from Roosevelt.
Trauma blocks an elbow strike from Roosevelt.
Truman Roosevelt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trauma dodges an elbow strike from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trauma's defenses.
Trauma avoids the elbow strike from Roosevelt, against the cage.
Roosevelt lands an elbow inside that Trauma shrugs off.
Roosevelt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Roosevelt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trauma is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Trauma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Trauma tries to break the clinch but Roosevelt is controlling the position.
Roosevelt tries to land knees in the clinch but Trauma avoids the damage to the body.
Roosevelt tries to land knees in the clinch but Trauma avoids the damage to the body.
Trauma tries to break free but Roosevelt pushes him back against the cage.
Roosevelt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Trauma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roosevelt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Trauma is trying to maintain a safe position but Roosevelt gets an underhook and turns Trauma into the cage.
Tom Trauma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roosevelt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Roosevelt missing with knees to the body.
Trauma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Truman Roosevelt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roosevelt 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 John Roberts scores the fight 50:40
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:40
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Truman Roosevelt!
Truman Roosevelt retains his lightweight title!
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