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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tucker Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Sheeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tucker Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Sheeks!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas connects with a single shot there.
Sheeks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas cracks a nice hook into Sheeks's ribs.
Thomas leaves Sheeks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sheeks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thomas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sheeks looks gassed!
Thomas drops Sheeks with a beautiful combination! Sheeks stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thomas is looking for the KO!
It looks like Eddie Sheeks has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas works Sheeks's body with a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thomas connects with a body shot.
Thomas drops Sheeks with a big left hand! Sheeks is injured, injured bad! Thomas jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tucker Thomas!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Harrigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Llewellyn Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Thomas's choice of entrance music: Harrigan dies tonight.. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Harrigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Llewellyn Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Harrigan does it's job there.
Harrigan misses with an uppercut.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Harrigan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A left lands for Harrigan.
Thomas pushes Harrigan up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Harrigan is trying to maintain a safe position but Thomas gets an underhook and turns Harrigan into the cage.
Thomas lands a nice elbow.
Harrigan blocks an elbow strike from Thomas.
Harrigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas stalling against the cage.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Harrigan won't allow it.
Thomas throws an elbow but it misses.
Thomas trying to stall but Harrigan improves his position.
Harrigan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A bit of stalling here from Thomas.
Thomas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harrigan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thomas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Harrigan's defenses.
Thomas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Harrigan takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thomas throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Harrigan.
Harrigan takes an elbow to the temple.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harrigan misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas taking a breather.
Harrigan is trying to maintain a safe position but Thomas gets an underhook and turns Harrigan into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Harrigan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harrigan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas.
Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harrigan has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas is trying to stall.
Thomas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Harrigan is leaning against Thomas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee calls for Harrigan to work.
Thomas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harrigan smiles and moves away.
Thomas moves out of range as Harrigan strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrigan missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harrigan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harrigan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harrigan throws a good cross that connects.
Harrigan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thomas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mike Harrigan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harrigan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harrigan lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harrigan connects with the punch.
Thomas tries to clinch but Harrigan moves out of range.
A head kick from Thomas lands but Harrigan takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrigan lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Harrigan does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrigan.
Harrigan lands with a shot to the body.
Harrigan lands with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thomas 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 Harrigan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harrigan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Harrigan misses with a body shot.
Harrigan throws out a powerful jab.
Harrigan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thomas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harrigan thuds his right hand into Thomas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harrigan connects with a crisp jab.
Harrigan connects with a crisp jab.
Harrigan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Harrigan swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Harrigan stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Mike Harrigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Llewellyn Thomas.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Harrigan circles away and keeps his distance.
Harrigan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrigan.
Harrigan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harrigan tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harrigan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Harrigan had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrigan connects with a nice looking jab.
Thomas tries to clinch but Harrigan moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harrigan. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrigan cracks a nice hook into Thomas's ribs.
Harrigan with a nice cross.
Harrigan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thomas on the side of the head.
Thomas is rocked!
Harrigan ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Thomas's jaw. Thomas's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Harrigan does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Harrigan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Thomas!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas shoots in and drives through. Wright sprawls well.
Thomas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thomas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wright regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wright is adopting a defensive guard.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Wright is retaining full guard.
Wright on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wright tries to get out of the position.
Thomas trying to move into half guard but instead Wright has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright looking to pass the guard.
Thomas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wright passes into half guard.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but Wright has control of the leg.
Well, if Wright is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thomas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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.
Wright swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas 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.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Thomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thomas is looking to advance position but Wright has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Thomas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricky Thomas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Wright.
Wright punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas moves into the clinch successfully.
Thomas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wright's efforts to push away.
Thomas jumps into guard, dragging Wright to the mat.
Thomas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Wright won't allow Thomas to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wright escapes and throws Thomas's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Thomas throws a few strikes from the bottom but Wright takes advantage and mounts!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wright takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thomas is looking to get to half guard.
Wright sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thomas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to get back to full guard.
Wright controlling the action here.
Thomas is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thomas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wright tries to stand but Thomas is controlling from the bottom.
Thomas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Wright dominated that second round.
That's time! Wright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Thomas feints and as Wright raises his hands in defense, Thomas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Wright is keeping the position.
Wright is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thomas is controlling him.
Thomas thows a big elbow that misses.
Wright has Thomas pulled in close to control his posture.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright pulls Thomas in close to his closed guard and prevents Thomas from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown by Thomas or perhaps it was just good defense by Wright which made him look bad.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thomas fails with the takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wright.
It looks like Ricky Thomas has been cut.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas gets the takedown into side control.
Thomas swings around for an armbar but Wright sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thomas's guard.
Wright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wright gets to his feet - Thomas follows without any prompting.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wright as he jumps to the side.
Tony Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Thomas.
Wright throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas rushes Wright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wright's efforts to push away.
Wright wants to get back to striking at distance but Thomas won't allow it.
Thomas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Wright's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wright stalling in the clinch but Thomas improves position.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wright just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wright prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wright tries to break free but Thomas pushes him back against the cage.
Thomas is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wright can't fight it off and eventually Thomas manages to take the fight to the floor. Wright looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wright controlling Thomas's posture.
Thomas postures up.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Wright showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wright has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Wright!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trippy Berserk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trippy Berserk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Berserk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berserk slips a jab from Thomas.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Berserk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Berserk slips under a jab from Thomas.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Berserk ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Berserk blocks a jab.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berserk takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berserk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Berserk's corner calls for a 1-2. Berserk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thomas scores with a jab to the body.
Berserk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thomas swings for the body but Berserk moves out of range.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berserk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Berserk's hands.
It looks like Trippy Berserk has been cut.
Berserk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Berserk is out of range.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Berserk staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berserk throws out a powerful jab.
Thomas misses with a hook to the body
and Berserk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thomas thinking.
Berserk throws a series of strikes that have Thomas backpedaling.
Thomas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Berserk counter with a right hand.
Berserk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Thomas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thomas.
Berserk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Berserk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thomas looks gassed!
Thomas throws a hook but Berserk blocks it.
Thomas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Berserk.
Berserk scores with a jab to the body.
Berserk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Berserk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berserk darts in and clinches Thomas up against the cage.
Berserk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Berserk digs a right hand into Thomas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thomas's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Berserk.
Good body shot from Berserk.
Nice body punch from Berserk.
A short right from Berserk.
Berserk pushes Thomas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Berserk digs a right hand underneath Thomas's ribcage. Thomas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Berserk digs a right hand underneath Thomas's ribcage. Thomas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Berserk lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Berserk.
Berserk pushes Thomas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Berserk presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Berserk lands with a light punch inside.
Berserk lands with a right to the head.
Berserk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Berserk.
A right hook to the body lands for Berserk.
Berserk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Berserk digs a right hand into Thomas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thomas's gas tank.
A short right from Berserk on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Berserk.
Berserk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Berserk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Berserk.
Berserk scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
A right hand to the body from Berserk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berserk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Berserk lands a shot to the body.
Berserk is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Berserk.
Berserk gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Berserk.
Berserk lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Berserk as the two fighters clinch.
Berserk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Berserk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Berserk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berserk jabs Thomas right on the nose. Thomas blinks but takes it well.
Berserk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thomas momentarily.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berserk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Berserk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Berserk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Berserk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Berserk. That snapped Thomas's head back.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Thomas throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Berserk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Berserk.
Berserk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Berserk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Berserk connects with a looping right hand.
Thomas misses the body punch
and Berserk counters with a one-two to the body.
Berserk slips under a jab.
Berserk scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Ryan Thomas has been cut.
Berserk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thomas's hands.
Berserk cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berserk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berserk.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas lands a lovely overhand right.
Berserk lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trippy Berserk dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Berserk lands a really nice looking cross but Thomas seems unphased.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berserk was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Berserk scores with a jab.
Berserk lands with a hook. Thomas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berserk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas takes a swing at Berserk's ribcage but misses.
Berserk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Berserk saw that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thomas.
Berserk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thomas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A lazy left from Berserk finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berserk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Berserk darts in and clinches Thomas up against the cage.
Berserk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Berserk cracks Thomas with a nice body shot.
Trippy Berserk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Berserk lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Berserk as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Berserk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berserk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Berserk.
Berserk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Berserk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Berserk.
A left hand lands to the body for Berserk.
Berserk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trippy Berserk is winning the standup battle so far.
Berserk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Berserk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Berserk.
Berserk cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Jab from Berserk.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Berserk moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Berserk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Thomas tries to move into range but Berserk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trippy Berserk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berserk throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Berserk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thomas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Berserk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Berserk looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Berserk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Berserk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Berserk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Berserk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Berserk lands with a shot to the body.
Thomas misses the jab.
Berserk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Berserk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berserk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Berserk saw that one coming.
Thomas is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Berserk moved out of range nicely.
Thomas misses the body punch
and Berserk counters with a left to the body.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Berserk's head but Berserk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Berserk coming out on top.
Berserk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Berserk.
Berserk scores with a hook.
No joy there for Berserk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berserk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Berserk.
Berserk scores with a hook.
Berserk looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berserk was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Berserk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Berserk finds it's way through Thomas's defenses.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Berserk.
Thomas checks a low kick from Berserk.
Ryan Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berserk takes one to the chin there.
Berserk ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Jab, jab by Berserk - just one landing.
Berserk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Berserk.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Berserk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Berserk just misses with a punch to the body.
Berserk defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas lands a nice shot that snaps Berserk's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berserk misses with a body shot.
Thomas defending well as Berserk loads up on a big left hand.
Berserk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Berserk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trippy Berserk dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Berserk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berserk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Berserk ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas throws and low kick but Berserk moves out of range easily.
Berserk moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Berserk checks a leg kick.
Thomas misses with a jab to the body
and Berserk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Berserk takes one to the side of the head.
Thomas misses with a shot to the body
and Berserk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Berserk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berserk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Berserk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berserk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berserk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Berserk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berserk connects with a body shot.
Thomas connects with a body shot.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Berserk saw that one coming.
Berserk throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Berserk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas throws a hook but Berserk avoids it easily.
Thomas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Berserk.
Berserk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Berserk is out of range.
Berserk throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Berserk counters with a series of strikes. Thomas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Berserk's shoulder, as Berserk tries to avoid the shot.
Berserk looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Berserk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Berserk ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Berserk ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Berserk scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berserk. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berserk lands a body shot.
Berserk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thomas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Berserk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Berserk punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berserk just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berserk.
Berserk throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berserk connects with a body shot.
Thomas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Berserk cracks Thomas with a good jab.
Berserk cracks Thomas with a good jab.
A jab lands there for Berserk.
A punch combination from Berserk misses.
Berserk looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Berserk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Berserk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Berserk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheers as Berserk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thomas doesn't seem phased though.
Thomas takes a swing at Berserk's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berserk. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas slips under a jab from Berserk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a jab when Berserk was well out of range.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas slips a straight right by Berserk.
Thomas throws a hook but Berserk avoids it easily.
Berserk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Berserk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Thomas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Berserk throws out the jab.
Thomas cracks Berserk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berserk moves away.
Berserk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Berserk.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Ryan Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas misses the body punch
and Berserk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thomas thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trippy Berserk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Berserk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trippy Berserk!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Burt Genson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Lund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Counter striker
Intelligent |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Burt Genson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Lund!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Genson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lund will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Genson lands with a cross.
Genson lands a glancing blow to the side of Lund's head.
Genson lands with a slapping head kick.
Genson misses with a wild combination.
Lund defending well as Genson loads up on a big left hand.
Genson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Genson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Genson.
Genson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lund shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lund is looking to take a break and control but Genson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lund might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Genson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Genson is trying to stand.
Genson tries to kick Lund off in order to stand up. Lund Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Genson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lund.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Genson is trying to buck Lund off.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lund has closed the distance and engaged Genson in a clinch.
Genson is trying to force a seperation but Lund has the dominant position.
Genson is trying to break the clinch but Lund is controlling him.
Lund fails to pull guard.
Lund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lund is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Genson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lund has managed to clinch.
Genson is pressed up against the cage. Lund has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Genson down to the mat. Genson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Burt Genson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Lund.
Lund closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lund checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burt Genson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lund looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Genson throws a right hand that Lund ducks under and follows up with a left that Lund also avoids with ease.
Genson throws a hook to the side of Lund's head but Lund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Genson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Genson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lund avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lund tries to clinch up but Genson circles away and keeps his distance.
Genson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lund misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lund clinches up against the cage.
Genson manages to break the clinch.
Lund tries to clinch there but Genson circles away.
Lund fails in his attempt to clinch.
Genson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lund shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Genson defends it nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Genson.
Lund is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Genson scores with a one two! Lund had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burt Genson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Genson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lund.
Lund shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Genson pinned against the cage. Genson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lund misses with a takedown attempt - Genson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burt Genson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Lund.
Lund moves in looking to clinch but Genson pushes him off.
Genson throws and low kick but Lund moves out of range easily.
Lund gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lund looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lund has managed to clinch.
Lund is breathing heavily.
Genson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Genson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genson looks to land a combination but Lund avoids it well.
Genson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lund moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Genson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lund circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Genson.
Some wild striking there from Genson.
Lund blocks a low kick nicely.
Genson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Genson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lund's sensitive parts.
Genson throws a series of punches but Lund moves out of range.
Burt Genson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Genson motions for Lund to come forward. Genson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Genson misses with the combination.
Lund throws a wild body kick that Genson sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lund avoids the head kick by Genson.
Lund dives in and grabs Genson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Genson pushes down on Lund's head and hops out.
Genson misses with a few strikes there.
Genson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Genson duly obliges.
Genson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lund's sensitive parts.
Genson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Genson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Genson misses.
Genson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Genson swinging wildly here.
Genson misses with a double jab.
Genson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genson connects with a nice looking jab.
Lund throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Genson's waist but Genson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lund off to one side.
Genson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lund.
Genson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Genson misses with a few strikes there.
Genson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lund's sensitive parts.
Genson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Genson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lund is out of range and Genson settles back down.
Genson misses with the combination.
Genson swinging wildly here.
Lund shoots for a double leg takedown but Genson sprawls well. He's pushed Lund's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lund circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice combination there by Genson.
Genson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lund is rocked!
Genson misses with a two punch combination.
Lund has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lund there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lund is still on wobbly legs! Can Genson finish him?
Genson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Genson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lund circles away quickly and effectively.
Genson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lund showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Genson.
Genson drops Lund with a huge uppercut! Lund drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Genson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Burt Genson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Tamad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colton Cates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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300 lbs
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295 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juan Tamad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colton Cates!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cates gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tamad slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Cates.
Cates is refusing to be controlled, as Tamad sits in half guard.
Cates is trying to control but can't.
Cates is looking to escape.
Tamad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cates is just riding it out for now. Tamad eventually gives up the hold.
Cates is trying to maintain the position but Tamad is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cates is trying to get back to full guard.
Tamad throwing shots but Cates is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tamad scores a takedown into full mount!
Tamad jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cates manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cates tries to buck Tamad off but Tamad is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cates struggling a bit here.
Tamad is trying to get an arm triangle but Cates is defending well.
Cates is trying to strike from the bottom but Tamad has passed into full mount.
Tamad jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cates is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cates and Tamad has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamad tries to score with some ground and pound. Cates controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cates tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tamad presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Cates is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tamad swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cates is now in Tamad's guard. A big mistake from Tamad there, giving up the dominant position!
Cates scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cates avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tamad controlling the position.
Cates stands up over Tamad, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cates stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Tamad has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Cates manages to get his head free but now Tamad has transitioned to an armbar! Cates grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Tamad! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juan Tamad!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royce Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maltinga Piririca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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22
275 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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254 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Royce Castro!
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, Maltinga Piririca!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro shoots in but Piririca avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Castro fails with a takedown attempt.
Castro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Piririca as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Castro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Piririca sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Castro somewhat.
Piririca stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Piririca wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Piririca swivels and escapes.
Castro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Piririca is fending him off so far but Castro persists. Nope, Piririca circles away and we're back to standing.
Castro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Castro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Piririca wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
You get the feeling that Piririca really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Castro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Piririca is surviving well by controlling Castro's body position as best he can.
Castro could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Castro tries to control but Piririca wriggling away.
Piririca is trying to stand up.
Castro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Piririca is surviving well by controlling Castro's body position as best he can.
Castro is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Piririca can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Castro is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Castro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Piririca has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Piririca is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Castro is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Piririca can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Castro working for a guillotine from mount but Piririca is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piririca is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Piririca is squirming around, avoiding Castro's attempts to control the action.
Castro is working for a guillotine from mount but Piririca frees his head quite easily.
Castro looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Piririca's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Castro is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Piririca has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Piririca!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piririca has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Castro is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maltinga Piririca will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Castro shoots in but no luck this time.
Castro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Piririca looking to sit in guard and control but Castro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Castro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Castro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Castro trying to control but Piririca is working from the bottom.
Castro slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Castro is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Castro prevents Piririca from standing back up.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Piririca fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Castro sprawls well initially but Piririca persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Piririca thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Castro to regain full guard.
Castro trying to keep a closed guard but Piririca is proving a slippery customer.
Piririca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Castro wants to sweep but no luck.
Castro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro keeping full guard, as Piririca tries to pass.
Piririca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piririca looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Piririca looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Castro pushes Piririca off looking to stand but Piririca dives back in and keeps control.
Castro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Piririca.
Piririca not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Piririca thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Castro to regain full guard.
Piririca throws and elbow that misses. Castro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Piririca's guard. Nice move by Castro!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro trying to control but Piririca is working from the bottom.
Castro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piririca is keeping the position for now.
Piririca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Castro trying to control but Piririca is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Piririca gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Castro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Castro is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maltinga Piririca will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Piririca decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Castro is trying to get back to full guard.
Castro regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Piririca.
Castro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Piririca with a nice head shot there.
Castro controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piririca landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Piririca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Piririca throws and elbow that misses. Castro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Piririca's guard. Nice move by Castro!
Castro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Castro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Castro wants to control from the top but Piririca keeps moving.
Castro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Piririca swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Piririca is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Castro is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro wants to control from the top but Piririca keeps moving.
Piririca is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A punch combination from Piririca misses.
Castro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Piririca counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Piririca is looking to work some ground and pound but Castro has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piririca throws and elbow that misses. Castro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Piririca's guard. Nice move by Castro!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Piririca can do anything to dispel that myth.
Castro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Piririca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Piririca is trying to get back to his feet.
Maltinga Piririca has got the better of the ground game so far.
Castro controls the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Piririca. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Castro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Castro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Piririca keeps working.
Castro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Castro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piririca wants to get back to his feet.
Castro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Royce Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Piririca shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Piririca was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that's the end of the fight!
Maltinga Piririca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Piririca 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maltinga Piririca!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Goines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Goines might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Neon Genesis Evangelion - Eva Goes Mental AMV. Gracie has chosen Bob Marley - Smoke Two Joints as his entrance music. Jeffrey Goines has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeffrey Goines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie defending well as Goines loads up on a big left hand.
Goines misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Goines with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Goines gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Goines manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Goines prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Goines thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Goines takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goines looking to ground and pound but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Goines prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Goines 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.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Goines's attempts to control the action.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Goines missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Goines is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Goines trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goines pulls his head out easily.
Goines wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Goines fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Goines persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Goines tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gracie.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is in trouble now - Goines has advanced to mount!
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goines wants to finish this one by submission but Gracie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Goines.
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.
Goines throws some wild stikes that Gracie manages to avoid easily.
Goines looking to ground and pound but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goines looking to secure an arm triangle but Gracie defends it well.
Goines lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Goines dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Goines throws a big shot that misses.
Goines swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Jeffrey Goines seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goines throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gracie was covering up waiting for the punch and Goines finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Goines is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Goines has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie wants to sweep but Goines has passed to side control!
Goines trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Goines has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goines trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Goines is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Goines jumps into side control!
Gracie dodges the ground and pound from Goines.
Goines works to advance to full mount. Gracie defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goines wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Goines is trying to control here but Gracie has managed to regain half guard.
Goines wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goines prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Goines seems to be looking for submissions.
Goines is looking for a kimura here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goines tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Goines.
Goines misses with a hook.
Gracie scores with a takedown into Goines's guard.
Goines manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
A lull in the action here.
Gracie breaks Goines's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goines is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goines has escaped and now he's on top!
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Goines dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Goines lands a slapping body shot.
Goines waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goines counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Goines counters with a takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Goines.
Goines tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Goines is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Goines has control of the leg.
Goines stalling.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goines.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goines's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goines's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Goines won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Gracie off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rio Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noel Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel Beardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Duality - Slipknot. Beardwood has chosen The Black Angels - Young Men Dead as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noel Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nigel Beardwood!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beardwood misses with a looping right.
Beardwood misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Beardwood throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beardwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Beardwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beardwood misses the jab.
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Beardwood napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith taking a break here but Beardwood is having none of it and regains half guard.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beardwood defending well though.
Smith prevents Beardwood from standing back up.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Beardwood defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beardwood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beardwood.
Beardwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beardwood is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Smith gets the takedown into side control.
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beardwood can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith tries to move to mount but Beardwood blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beardwood dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Beardwood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beardwood tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Smith is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Beardwood covering up well and avoiding damage.
Beardwood is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Beardwood covering up well and avoiding damage.
Smith is looking to control Beardwood but Beardwood is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Smith lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Smith.
Smith misses with an elbow to the head.
Smith wants to control the position but Beardwood frees himself and scrambles - Smith manages to regain control in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beardwood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith stalks Beardwood and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Beardwood's face. Beardwood staggers backwards, shaken.
Beardwood falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Smith tries to bum rush Beardwood with a series of wild strikes but Beardwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beardwood circles away.
Smith lands a jab to Beardwood's midsection.
Beardwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beardwood.
Beardwood misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith lands an elbow just above Beardwood 's eye.
It looks like Nigel Beardwood has been cut.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Beardwood leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Beardwood.
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!
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beardwood wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith prevents Beardwood from breaking the clinch.
Beardwood trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Beardwood dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beardwood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith keeps control of Beardwood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Beardwood stalling against the cage.
Beardwood is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Beardwood.
A left hand lands to the body for Beardwood.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Beardwood's head.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Smith.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Beardwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beardwood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Beardwood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Beardwood wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beardwood is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith misses with some punches.
Beardwood blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beardwood.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beardwood is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith keeps control of Beardwood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith keeps control of Beardwood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Beardwood tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Beardwood blocking some punches.
Beardwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nigel Beardwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Beardwood misses with a body shot
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Beardwood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith looks for a takedown but Beardwood sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noel Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beardwood doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Beardwood.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beardwood gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Beardwood.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Beardwood pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith slips a straight right by Beardwood.
Beardwood throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
A jab from Beardwood misses.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab lands there for Beardwood.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beardwood throws out the jab.
Beardwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nigel Beardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beardwood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beardwood on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Beardwood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Beardwood is controlling Smith's posture.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Beardwood is retaining full guard.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith wants to control from the top but Beardwood keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nigel Beardwood'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.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Beardwood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beardwood throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noel Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Beardwood takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beardwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beardwood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beardwood misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beardwood swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Beardwood will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beardwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith slips under a jab from Beardwood.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Beardwood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Beardwood's guard.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beardwood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith wants to control from the top but Beardwood keeps moving.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beardwood keeps working.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beardwood's head.
Beardwood is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beardwood knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smith unloads with some shots from mount but Beardwood bucks and avoids them well.
Beardwood avoids a series of strikes thrown by Smith.
Smith working Beardwood over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beardwood is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Beardwood manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Smith is trying to control. Beardwood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beardwood defending well though.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smith is pressing down on Beardwood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beardwood is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Smith clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nigel Beardwood's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Beardwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Beardwood walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith slips a straight right by Beardwood.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Beardwood tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters circling - Beardwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Beardwood tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith jabs Beardwood right on the nose. Beardwood blinks but takes it well.
Beardwood misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Beardwood ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Beardwood misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Beardwood didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beardwood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith trying to control but Beardwood is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Beardwood blocks nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith stands and throws Beardwood's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working the ground and pound but Beardwood is defending the strikes.
Smith misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Smith throws an elbow but Beardwood slips to the side and avoids it well.
Noel Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beardwood wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Beardwood shows good takedown defense.
That's four 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.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Beardwood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noel Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Smith shoots in but Beardwood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Beardwood misses the target.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beardwood.
Beardwood throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Beardwood listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beardwood throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Smith had his way with Nigel Beardwood in that round.
The cut man is working on Nigel Beardwood's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Beardwood misses with a looping right.
Beardwood jabs at Smith's body.
Beardwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beardwood.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smith works Beardwood's body with a nice hook.
Smith is looking to wear down Beardwood with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beardwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beardwood.
Beardwood misses with a hook.
Smith jabs at Beardwood's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Beardwood swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Beardwood avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a combination. Beardwood tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Beardwood misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Beardwood is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beardwood misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Beardwood misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beardwood throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beardwood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Beardwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Beardwood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Beardwood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Nigel Beardwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noel Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beardwood is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beardwood defending well though.
Smith working Beardwood over with strikes.
Beardwood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Beardwood pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beardwood's head.
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smith trying to advance position but Beardwood counters by regaining guard.
Smith postures up in Beardwood's guard and throws a big left but Beardwood blocks it.
That's four 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.
Smith wants to control from the top but Beardwood keeps moving.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Beardwood blocks nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Beardwood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Beardwood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beardwood.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noel Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noel Smith!
Noel Smith retains his light heavyweight title!
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