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HKFC 34 - Holiday Cheer PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Daley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikey Pepper!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Daley lands a nice forearm strike.
Daley connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pepper some visible discomfort.
The ground and pound from Daley seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pepper is looking to reverse the position.
Pepper gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pepper trying to control here.
Pepper has one foot on Daley's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pepper throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Daley was covering up waiting for the punch and Pepper finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Daley pulls Pepper in close to prevent any damage.
Pepper trying to control the position from guard on top but Daley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pepper tries to free his leg and advance position but Daley is retaining full guard.
Pepper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Daley pulls Pepper in close to prevent any damage.
Pepper trying to control the position from guard on top but Daley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pepper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daley is breathing heavily.
Pepper wants to control from the top but Daley keeps moving.
Daley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pepper is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Daley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Daley has escaped and now he's on top!
Pepper throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Pepper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pepper throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pepper looking to control.
Pepper working for a triangle but Daley defends it easily.
Pepper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daley manages to get himself to full guard.
Daley keeping moving, preventing Pepper from controlling successfully.
Pepper cracks Daley with a solid left hand.
Pepper postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Daley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pepper, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daley is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pepper has his hands on Daley's head, controlling the position.
Pepper tries to strike from the bottom.
Pepper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pepper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pepper working for a triangle but Daley defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Pepper dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Daley with a poor takedown
and Pepper counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pepper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daley is keeping the position for now.
Pepper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daley keeping moving, preventing Pepper from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pepper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pepper throwing strikes from guard but Daley blocks nicely.
Pepper trying to control but Daley is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pepper drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pepper jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mikey Pepper has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley keeping full guard, as Pepper tries to pass.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pepper gets a takedown into half guard.
Pepper seems to be working for a kimura but Daley defends the submission attempt.
Pepper is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepper is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pepper is trying to control the action in half guard but Daley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Daley trying to control but Pepper postures up.
Pepper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pepper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper stands up out of the half guard.
Pepper looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Daley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pepper.
Pepper wants to take a breather but Daley is having none of it.
Pepper is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pepper throwing shots but Daley is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepper is looking for a kimura but Daley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pepper to get the leverage.
Pepper prevents Daley from improving his position.
Pepper content to control rather than advance.
Pepper 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.
Daley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Pepper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Daley tries for a takedown but Pepper circles away easily
and Pepper counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Daley's guard now.
Pepper trying to control but Daley is working from the bottom.
Pepper has gone for a leg lock! Daley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pepper's guard.
Pepper looking to control.
Daley won't allow Pepper to sweep him here.
Pepper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Daley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pepper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pepper keeping moving, preventing Daley from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley is looking to work some ground and pound but Pepper has wrist control.
Pepper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daley defends well.
Pepper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daley defends well.
Pepper 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.
Daley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Daley wants to pass the guard but Pepper is keeping the 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.
Pepper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pepper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daley is aware though and is defending well.
Pepper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pepper is looking to sinch up a triangle. Daley throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pepper's body to avoid the submission. Pepper has instead reached around Daley's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pepper arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mikey Pepper!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo FINITO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastiano Marino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marino has chosen Hells Bells 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 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo FINITO!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastiano Marino!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marino slips a jab and a cross from FINITO.
FINITO ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
FINITO misses with a two punch combination.
FINITO connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marino lands a slapping body shot.
Marino shoots in for a takedown but FINITO shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marino slips a straight right by FINITO.
FINITO throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
FINITO paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A shot to the body from FINITO misses
and Marino counters by clinching up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marino pulls guard effortlessly.
Marino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from FINITO.
Marino wants to sweep but no luck.
Marino is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
FINITO pushing down on Marino's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marino wants to improve his position but FINITO is controlling well.
Marino manages to get to full guard.
Marino 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.
Marino seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marino pulls FINITO in to control the position.
Marino wants to sweep but no luck.
FINITO is looking to work some ground and pound but Marino has wrist control.
Marino 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marino shoots in for a double leg but FINITO sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
FINITO misses with a looping left.
FINITO lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? FINITO is fending him off so far but Marino persists. Nope, FINITO circles away and we're back to standing.
Ricardo FINITO has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastiano Marino.
FINITO looks to score with a jab to the body but Marino is just out of range.
FINITO swinging wildly here.
FINITO misses with a wild combination.
Marino defending well as FINITO loads up on a big left hand.
FINITO displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FINITO misses with a straight left.
FINITO scores with a nice strike.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marino.
Marino swings for the body but FINITO moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Marino misses.
FINITO with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marino shoots in looking for a takedown. FINITO tries to sprawl out of it but Marino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. FINITO manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
FINITO thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
FINITO stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and FINITO wants it to stay on the feet.
Marino tries to close the distance and clinch but FINITO swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marino closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Marino tries to advance to mount but FINITO denies him.
FINITO is not content to let Marino control the position.
Marino looks gassed!
Marino tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
FINITO is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo FINITO dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
FINITO defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marino.
FINITO lands a jab-cross combination.
Marino fails to land the takedown.
FINITO misses with a body shot.
FINITO lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
FINITO throws a hook but Marino blocks it.
A shot to the body from FINITO misses
and Marino counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marino looking to pass the guard.
Marino throwing strikes from guard but FINITO blocks nicely.
Marino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FINITO looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marino postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! FINITO is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Marino, into his guard.
FINITO is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marino is on top in guard.
Marino passes FINITO's left leg - he's now in half guard.
FINITO is defending against the submission attempts here by Marino.
Marino is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
FINITO is refusing to be controlled, as Marino sits in half guard.
FINITO moves into full guard.
Marino is looking to work some ground and pound but FINITO has wrist control.
Marino drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but FINITO manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marino has FINITO in his guard.
Marino looking for a sweep. Not yet Marino, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marino pulls FINITO in close to his closed guard and prevents FINITO from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
FINITO stopping the sweep attempt from Marino.
Marino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marino looking to hit a scissor sweep but FINITO is one step ahead there.
FINITO trying to control the position from guard on top but Marino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
FINITO displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
FINITO thuds a left hand into Marino's body.
A jab lands there for FINITO.
Marino shoots in but no luck this time.
Ricardo FINITO has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastiano Marino.
Marino needs to keep his hands up - FINITO had a free shot at his head there.
FINITO throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
FINITO misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for FINITO.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
FINITO fails to land with a series of punches.
FINITO swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo FINITO dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Marino shoots in but FINITO avoids the takedown attempt easily.
FINITO works Marino's body with a nice hook.
Marino drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marino prevents FINITO from getting back to his feet.
FINITO looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marino thows a big elbow that misses.
Marino drops back, looking for a kneebar! FINITO looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. FINITO looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from FINITO!
Marino is trying to control FINITO's posture but FINITO avoids it.
FINITO is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marino has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marino sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Marino is pressing down on FINITO's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marino wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marino can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
FINITO stopping the sweep attempt from Marino.
FINITO wants to control from the top but Marino keeps moving.
Marino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in FINITO's guard.
FINITO wants to sweep here but Marino controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marino would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marino trying to control but FINITO is working from the bottom.
Marino has gone for a leg lock! FINITO slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marino's guard.
FINITO is pushing down on Marino's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marino is fighting to maintain full guard but FINITO has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marino wants to improve his position but FINITO is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FINITO is trying to work for a kimura but Marino is defending well.
FINITO thows a huge punch but Marino dodges it nicely.
Marino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. FINITO is working away from the top position though.
Marino tries to get to full guard but FINITO has control of the leg.
Marino tries to regain full guard. Instead though, FINITO has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
FINITO throws some wild stikes that Marino manages to avoid easily.
FINITO prevents Marino from getting the reversal.
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.
Marino tries to hold on but FINITO postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marino is looking to improve his position but FINITO isn't that keen on the idea.
Ricardo FINITO is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
FINITO looking to finish with strikes here!
Marino is trying desperately to improve position.
Sebastiano Marino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
FINITO throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Marino because FINITO loaded up on that one.
Marino is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ricardo FINITO.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for FINITO, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo FINITO!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Kendall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Taker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kendall kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kool Moe Dee - I Go To Work. 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Kendall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Taker!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kendall shoots in for a takedown but Taker shows good takedown defense.
Kendall drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kendall drops back looking for a leg! Taker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taker manages to kick Kendall off! Kendall jumps back into Taker's guard.
Kendall drops back looking for a leg! Taker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taker manages to kick Kendall off! Kendall jumps back into Taker's guard.
Kendall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kendall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kendall drops back looking for a leg! Taker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taker manages to kick Kendall off! Kendall jumps back into Taker's guard.
Kendall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kendall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taker manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taker is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kendall is surviving well by controlling Taker's body position as best he can.
Taker trying to control but Kendall is having none of it.
Kendall is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Taker.
Taker scoring with strikes but Kendall is staying in there.
Taker raining down shots from the mount!
Kendall working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Taker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Taker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taker working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taker is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kendall can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kendall tries to reverse the position but Taker maintains control.
Taker is working for a guillotine from mount but Kendall frees his head quite easily.
Taker with good strikes from the mount here!
Kendall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taker landing punches.
Kendall tries to reverse the position but Taker maintains control.
Kendall is squirming around, avoiding Taker's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taker with a couple of short strikes.
Kendall tries to reverse the position but Taker maintains control.
Kendall is working hard here to advance position.
Kendall bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taker is on top in guard.
Taker postures up and lands a big shot to Kendall's brow.
Kendall is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Taker frees his head nicely. Oh but Kendall has switched to an armbar! Taker is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kurt Kendall!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rian Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butter Beer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madison comes to the cage accompanied by Smut Peddlers - If You're Gonna Be Dumb. Rian Madison had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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274 lbs
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Good takedowns
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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rian Madison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butter Beer!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madison dodges the punch combination from Beer.
Nice defenses there by Madison.
Beer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beer throws a right hand that Madison ducks under and follows up with a left that Madison also avoids with ease.
Beer looks to land a combination but Madison avoids it well.
Beer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Madison.
Madison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madison.
Beer misses with a double jab.
Madison shoots in and drives through. Beer sprawls well.
Madison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beer pinned against the cage. Beer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Madison dives in and grabs Beer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beer pushes down on Madison's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rian Madison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beer.
Beer throws a hook but Madison blocks it.
A combination from Beer does no damage.
Madison changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Beer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Madison is trying to get an arm triangle but Beer is defending well.
Madison tries to advance position but instead Beer slips a leg back in to half guard.
Beer is not content to let Madison control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beer kicks Madison off and gets back to his feet.
Butter Beer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Madison fails to land the takedown.
Madison closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Madison working away.
Beer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Madison unloads with some shots from mount but Beer bucks and avoids them well.
Madison looking to control but Beer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Madison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Beer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beer is squirming around, avoiding Madison's attempts to control the action.
Beer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Madison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beer is looking to escape.
Beer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Madison goes for an armbar but Beer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Beer.
Beer wants to control from the top but Madison keeps moving.
Beer wants to stand but Madison has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Beer postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Butter Beer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Madison shoots in for a takedown but Beer shows good takedown defense.
Beer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madison.
Madison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beer throws a looping overhand right but Madison ducks down to avoid it.
Madison bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Beer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Madison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madison works his way into side control.
Beer struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beer wants to get back to his feet but Madison drags him back down.
Madison tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Beer is trying to escape the position but Madison is controlling the position.
Beer wants to control but Madison postures up.
Madison is looking to take a break and control but Beer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beer stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
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.
Madison is looking to take a break and control but Beer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Madison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Rian Madison has been cut.
Beer misses with a wild combination.
Beer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Madison avoids the body shot from Beer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison closes the distance and clinches up with Beer, looking for a takedown. Madison pushes Beer against the cage but Beer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beer tries to bum rush Madison with a series of wild strikes but Madison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rian Madison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beer misses with a few strikes there.
Madison shoots in for a takedown but Beer shows good takedown defense.
Beer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Madison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beer misses with the combination.
Rian Madison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Madison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beer's waist but Beer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Madison off to one side.
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.
Madison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beer.
Madison has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Beer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Madison circles away quickly and effectively.
Beer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beer thows a body shot but no joy.
Madison dives in and grabs Beer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beer pushes down on Madison's head and hops out.
Beer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madison moves away.
Beer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Butter Beer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beer misses with a series of wild punches.
Beer throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butter Beer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rian Madison's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Madison darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Beer gets full guard.
Madison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beer is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beer wants to get back to his feet but Madison is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Beer is pulling down on Madison's head to control his posture.
Madison wants to pass the guard but Beer is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beer wants to stand and escape but Madison is having none of it.
Beer trying to control the position.
Madison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Madison trying to move into half guard but instead Beer has managed to sweep!
Madison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Beer looks to land a combination but Madison avoids it well.
Madison fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Beer misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Madison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Madison.
Beer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big right from Beer misses.
Madison shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Madison showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Madison wants to control but Beer is keeping him busy.
Madison is really struggling to control Beer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Madison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beer controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Beer won't allow Madison to pass to mount.
Rian Madison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Beer looking to control.
Madison tries to free his leg and advance position but Beer is retaining full guard.
Beer trying to control the position here.
Madison wants to control from the top but Beer keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beer wants to get back to his feet but Madison is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Madison is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Beer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Beer has escaped and now he's on top!
Beer stays in close to Madison's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Butter Beer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Beer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butter Beer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between William Peachey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hercules Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peachey comes to the cage accompanied by Sound of Madness by Shinedown. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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175 cm
23
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Peachey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hercules Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Peachey has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gomez has passed into side control.
Gomez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peachey, who protects the arm well.
Gomez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Peachey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Peachey is looking to regain half guard here but Gomez keeps moving and retains side control.
Gomez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Peachey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gomez trying to hold on to Peachey's head to control him but Peachey postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peachey wants to pass the guard but Gomez is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez wants to control but Peachey is keeping busy.
Peachey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Peachey wants to advance to full mount but Gomez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Peachey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gomez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gomez has escaped and now he's on top!
Gomez pushing down on Peachey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Peachey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Peachey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peachey looking to control.
Gomez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peachey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gomez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Peachey has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gomez has passed into side control.
Peachey tries to buck Gomez off but Gomez is having none of it.
Gomez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gomez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peachey, who protects the arm well.
Peachey tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peachey is working hard here to advance position.
Peachey manages to get back to half guard.
Gomez is looking to advance position but Peachey won't allow it.
Gomez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Peachey is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hercules Gomez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rummer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis McMurray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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213 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Rummer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lewis McMurray!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rummer keeps the fight on the outside.
Rummer shoots for a double leg takedown but McMurray sprawls well. He's pushed Rummer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rummer keeps the fight on the outside.
McMurray closes the distance and clinches.
McMurray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rummer is defended easily by McMurray.
McMurray stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Rummer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rummer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rummer takes a swing at McMurray's ribcage but misses.
Rummer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McMurray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rummer circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - McMurray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from McMurray as Rummer shoots in.
McMurray scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Ryan Rummer has been cut.
McMurray closes the distance and pushes Rummer back into the cage.
McMurray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McMurray.
McMurray is struggling to control the position.
Rummer jumps guard but McMurray stands there with Rummer around his waist. Rummer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McMurray putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rummer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurray scores with a nice hook to the head.
McMurray breaks the clinch.
McMurray leaves Rummer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McMurray moves in looking to clinch but Rummer pushes him off.
McMurray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from McMurray.
Rummer is breathing heavily.
McMurray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McMurray throws a combination. Rummer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McMurray shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rummer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McMurray defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McMurray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McMurray is working Rummer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rummer is trying to keep McMurray in close.
McMurray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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!
McMurray with a flurry of punches that miss.
McMurray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McMurray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rummer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McMurray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rummer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rummer wants to sweep but no luck.
Rummer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McMurray wants to control from the top but Rummer keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McMurray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McMurray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McMurray throws the kick towards the body but Rummer avoids it.
Rummer fails with the takedown
and McMurray counters with a three punch combo that has Rummer backing up. Rummer nods at McMurray to acknowledge the strikes.
Rummer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McMurray tries to avoid it but Rummer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McMurray to the ground. McMurray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McMurray closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurray cracks Rummer with a nice body shot.
McMurray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McMurray lands with a good body shot.
McMurray tries to clinch but Rummer moves out of range.
Rummer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McMurray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McMurray turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McMurray working the ground and pound.
McMurray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rummer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McMurray lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McMurray wants to control but Rummer is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMurray scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rummer to see if he's OK.
McMurray is looking to take a break and control but Rummer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McMurray lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMurray lands a decent elbow from side control.
McMurray is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rummer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McMurray wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rummer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McMurray trying to control the position but Rummer is working away.
Rummer is trying to improve his position.
McMurray is working Rummer over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rummer is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMurray working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMurray connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rummer some visible discomfort.
Rummer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McMurray is refusing to be controlled, as Rummer sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis McMurray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Rummer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McMurray tries to clinch but Rummer moves out of range.
Lewis McMurray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McMurray has taken the fight to the clinch.
McMurray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rummer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McMurray is looking to clinch.
McMurray wants to clinch up but Rummer keeps it at a distance.
Rummer with a poor takedown
and McMurray counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McMurray lands a body punch.
McMurray lands a body shot.
McMurray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McMurray drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McMurray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rummer wants to sweep but no luck.
McMurray connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rummer is on top in guard.
Rummer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McMurray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McMurray is on top in guard.
McMurray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McMurray scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rummer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McMurray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McMurray stands up over Rummer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McMurray avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McMurray works over Rummer with some ground and pound from guard.
McMurray is working Rummer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McMurray lands a couple of digs.
McMurray is working Rummer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rummer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McMurray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rummer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rummer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rummer trying to keep a closed guard but McMurray is proving a slippery customer.
McMurray lands a couple of elbows.
Rummer wants to sweep here but McMurray controlling him for the moment.
McMurray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McMurray's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rummer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McMurray defends it easily.
McMurray scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rummer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McMurray with a nice head shot there.
McMurray trying to control the position from guard on top but Rummer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis McMurray has got the better of the ground game so far.
McMurray looking to pass the guard.
McMurray wants to control from the top but Rummer keeps moving.
Rummer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McMurray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McMurray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McMurray tries to free his leg and advance position but Rummer is retaining full guard.
McMurray is in close to Rummer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rummer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McMurray defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurray works over Rummer with some ground and pound from guard.
McMurray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McMurray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rummer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rummer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McMurray defends it easily.
McMurray trying to control but Rummer is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rummer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis McMurray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Rummer's cut.
That's time! Rummer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
McMurray has managed to clinch.
McMurray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McMurray stuffs the takedown attempt from Rummer. Rummer gets slowly back to his feet.
McMurray forces Rummer back against the cage and clinches.
McMurray gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rummer regains guard.
McMurray landing with the ground and pound.
Rummer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McMurray escapes and throws Rummer's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McMurray is chipping away with strikes.
McMurray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rummer keeps working.
McMurray is working Rummer over with some ground and pound from side control.
McMurray landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McMurray landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rummer sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McMurray lands strikes from half guard.
McMurray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rummer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McMurray is working away from the top position though.
Rummer manages to get to full guard.
Rummer keeping moving, preventing McMurray from controlling successfully.
McMurray makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rummer is looking for a triangle but McMurray pushes his legs off easily.
McMurray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rummer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McMurray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McMurray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McMurray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McMurray forces his way into half guard.
McMurray is nestled in close to Rummer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rummer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McMurray seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McMurray working over Rummer with some ground and pound. Rummer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rummer blocking the ground and pound attempt from McMurray.
McMurray working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McMurray trying to control from half guard but Rummer is working away.
McMurray prevents Rummer from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurray lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rummer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McMurray trying to control the position from guard on top but Rummer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McMurray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rummer's head.
McMurray tries to free his leg and advance position but Rummer is retaining full guard.
Rummer 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.
McMurray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McMurray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lewis McMurray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McMurray is looking to work some ground and pound but Rummer has wrist control.
Rummer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rummer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McMurray stopping the sweep attempt from Rummer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rummer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rummer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McMurray sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rummer is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McMurray works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis McMurray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McMurray has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis McMurray!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Terry Tuten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Late Replacement (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuten's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Whoa. Late Replacement told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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163 lbs
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155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terry Tuten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Late Replacement!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuten moves out of range as Replacement strikes.
Tuten swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Replacement.
Replacement tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tuten was well out of range. Poor timing from Replacement.
Replacement gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A right-left combo lands from Replacement.
Tuten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tuten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Replacement takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Replacement tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tuten was well out of range. Poor timing from Replacement.
Tuten avoids the body shot from Replacement.
Replacement connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tuten takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tuten connects with the punch.
Replacement fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tuten takes one to the side of the head.
Replacement misses with a wild body shot.
Tuten lands with a good body shot.
Replacement throws the left hand but Tuten avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuten swings for the body but Replacement moves out of range.
Replacement avoids a punch combination nicely.
Replacement is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tuten rather than just go for the knockout.
Replacement misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tuten counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A right-left combo lands from Tuten.
A shot to the body from Replacement misses
and Tuten counters with a three punch combo that has Replacement backing up. Replacement nods at Tuten to acknowledge the strikes.
It looks like Late Replacement has been cut.
Late Replacement seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Replacement tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tuten was well out of range. Poor timing from Replacement.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tuten.
Tuten takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tuten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Tuten.
Tuten misses with an uppercut.
Tuten throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Replacement cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Replacement 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Tuten.
Replacement throws a sloppy body shot
letting Tuten counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Replacement misses the shot to the body.
Replacement misses with an uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tuten 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 Replacement has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Replacement and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tuten thuds a left hand into Replacement's body.
Tuten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Replacement takes a swing at Tuten's ribcage but misses.
Tuten throws the left hand but Replacement avoids the punch easily.
Replacement takes one to the side of the head.
Replacement lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tuten takes a kick to the side of the head.
Replacement connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tuten momentarily.
Replacement smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Replacement misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tuten throws a shot from downtown. Replacement moves away and avoids it.
Replacement swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tuten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Replacement throws a looping overhand right but Tuten ducks down to avoid it.
Replacement uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuten.
Tuten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Replacement manages to avoid it.
Replacement swings for the body but Tuten moves out of range.
Tuten throws a leg kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Replacement misses
and Tuten counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Replacement thinking.
Replacement avoids a punch combination nicely.
Replacement keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Replacement just misses with a punch to the body.
Replacement throws a hook but Tuten blocks it.
Tuten throws out a loose jab but Replacement uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Replacement swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tuten counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A left lands for Tuten.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tuten misses with a hook. Replacement ducked under it nicely.
Replacement scores with a head kick.
Replacement moves out of range as Tuten strikes.
Nice body kick there by Tuten.
Tuten tries to move into range but Replacement moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A left and a right from Tuten both land. Nice combination.
Tuten is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tuten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tuten misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Tuten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Replacement throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuten takes one on the button.
Tuten closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuten throws a low kick but Replacement avoids it.
Good exchange - Replacement coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Tuten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Late Replacement's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Replacement lands the left hand.
Tuten is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Replacement thows a body shot but no joy.
Replacement looks to score with a jab to the body but Tuten is just out of range.
Tuten uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Replacement has time to react.
Terry Tuten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Replacement swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Replacement falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tuten counters with a stiff right hand.
Replacement lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Replacement dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Replacement takes a swing at Tuten's ribcage but misses.
Tuten staying out of range there.
Tuten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Replacement was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuten.
Tuten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Replacement.
Replacement misses with a head kick.
Replacement lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuten looks to land a combination but Replacement avoids it well.
Replacement misses with a body punch
and Tuten counters with a straight right hand.
Tuten misses the shot to the body.
Tuten thuds a left hand into Replacement's body.
Tuten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tuten misses with the combination.
Replacement throws a jab but it's blocked by Tuten.
Tuten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tuten thows a leg kick but Replacement checks it
and Replacement counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Replacement lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tuten circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tuten. Replacement does a little dance to reset his feet.
Replacement swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tuten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tuten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Replacement circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Replacement lands a body shot.
Tuten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Replacement circles away quickly and effectively.
Tuten misses with a looping left.
Tuten swings for the body but Replacement moves out of range.
Replacement lands the left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tuten.
Tuten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tuten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Replacement sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Replacement misses with a body shot.
Tuten throws a leg kick but Replacement sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tuten throws a jab but it's blocked by Replacement.
Tuten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tuten throws a sloppy body shot
and Replacement counters with a nice body shot.
Tuten takes a swing at Replacement's ribcage but misses.
Replacement comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Replacement misses with a wild body shot.
Replacement lands with a shot to the body.
Replacement pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tuten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Replacement.
Tuten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Replacement circles away quickly and effectively.
Tuten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Replacement lands a right hook to the body.
Replacement swings for the body but Tuten moves out of range.
Replacement catches Tuten with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tuten shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tuten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Replacement.
Replacement throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A big right from Replacement misses.
Tuten smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tuten digs a good body shot into Replacement's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Replacement lands with a shot to the body.
Replacement misses with a hook.
Tuten with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Replacement to score with a decent uppercut.
Replacement lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tuten misses the target.
Replacement avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Replacement, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Replacement throws a looping overhand right but Tuten ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Replacement, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Replacement throws a sloppy head kick and Tuten moves out of range easily.
Replacement misses with an uppercut.
Replacement misses with a combination
enabling Tuten to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuten throws a right hand that Replacement ducks under and follows up with a left that Replacement also avoids with ease.
Replacement misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Late Replacement showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Late Replacement's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tuten on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tuten misses with a series of wild punches.
Replacement scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tuten in his tracks.
Tuten just misses with a punch to the body.
Replacement throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tuten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Replacement lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Replacement finds it's way through Tuten's defenses.
Tuten misses with a leg kick.
Replacement misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuten.
Tuten misses with a body shot.
Replacement swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tuten counters with a nice uppercut.
Tuten throws a nice looking combination but Replacement bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tuten takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Replacement looks to throw the jab but Tuten is out of range.
Replacement swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuten misses with a body shot.
Tuten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tuten lands a right hook to the body.
Tuten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Replacement.
Tuten avoids the body shot from Replacement.
Replacement fails to land with a series of punches.
Tuten loads up on a big right hand but Replacement slips the punch.
Tuten misses with a hook. Replacement ducked under it nicely.
Tuten misses with a hook. Replacement ducked under it nicely.
Tuten fails to land with a series of punches.
Tuten slips under a jab from Replacement.
Tuten throws a nice looking combination but Replacement bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Replacement lands a two punch combo.
Tuten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Replacement on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Replacement.
Tuten misses with a few strikes there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tuten 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 Replacement has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Replacement and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Replacement connects with a body shot.
Tuten stalks Replacement and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Replacement's face. Replacement staggers backwards, shaken.
Replacement misses with a body shot
and Tuten counters with a nice uppercut.
Tuten ducks right into an uppercut from Replacement.
Terry Tuten is winning the standup battle so far.
Tuten drops his hands momentarily and Replacement takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tuten throws a nice outside leg kick.
A combination from Replacement does no damage.
Replacement lands with an uppercut that bounces Tuten off the cage and back into rage.
Tuten thows a body kick. Replacement tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tuten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Replacement lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tuten doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Replacement stuns Tuten with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Replacement lands with a good body shot.
Tuten misses the shot to the body.
Replacement thuds a left hand into Tuten's body.
Tuten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Replacement has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tuten. Replacement does a little dance to reset his feet.
Replacement takes a swing at Tuten's ribcage but misses.
Tuten digs a good body shot into Replacement's ribs.
Tuten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tuten with a jab.
Replacement uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tuten moves out of range as Replacement strikes.
Replacement lunges at Tuten with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tuten's hand.
Tuten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Replacement lands a body shot.
Tuten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Replacement swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Replacement takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tuten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Replacement lands a jab to Tuten's midsection.
Tuten takes a jab right on the kisser.
Replacement throws a head kick but Tuten moves out of range.
Tuten has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Replacement blocks a head kick by Tuten.
Replacement throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tuten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Replacement moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Tuten misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuten misses with a double jab.
Replacement cracks Tuten with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tuten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Replacement.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Late Replacement.
I think Replacement has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Late Replacement!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Mission Impossible 2 (Hate Mix) By Limp bizkit. The crowd seem to be enjoying King's choice of entrance music: Highway to Hell by ACDC. Kyle Johnson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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295 lbs
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309 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonah King!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
King is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from King.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Kyle Johnson has been cut.
King shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but King finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
King is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
King throws a strike but Johnson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
King trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King trying to move into half guard but instead Johnson has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson won't allow King to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
King misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
King looks gassed!
Johnson cracks King with an open hand slap.
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!
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson scores with a kick to the body.
Johnson connects with a nice cross there... King is looking wobbly and Johnson recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send King to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Johnson jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyle Johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Earl Oyster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clive Craven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craven has chosen Anthrax Island as his entrance music. Earl Oyster has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Earl Oyster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clive Craven!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oyster staying out of range there.
Craven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Craven checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Craven changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Craven throws a quick inside leg kick.
Craven throws the left hand but Oyster avoids the punch easily.
Craven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oyster throws a head kick that misses.
Oyster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Craven sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Craven lands with a good body shot.
Craven lands a nice looking body shot.
Oyster with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Craven to score with a decent uppercut.
Craven scores with a jab. Oyster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Craven.
Oyster throws a leg kick that misses.
Oyster is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Craven.
Craven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oyster takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oyster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Craven lands a two punch combo.
Craven buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Craven dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oyster. That did some damage!
Craven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Craven digs a good hook to Oyster's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven moves out of range of the body kick from Oyster.
Craven avoids the head kick by Oyster.
A low kick from Craven is predictable there
and Oyster counters with a slapping leg kick.
Craven lands a slapping body shot.
A punch combination from Craven misses.
Craven lands a jab to Oyster's midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Craven.
Oyster takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Craven lands a nice hook to Oyster's body. Oyster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Craven is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Oyster rather than just go for the knockout.
Craven scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oyster in his tracks.
Craven throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Craven lands a body shot.
Oyster is breathing heavily.
Craven lands with a nice combination. Oyster backs away looking to recover.
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!
Craven with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oyster fails with a takedown attempt.
Craven lands a head shot.
Craven lands with a good body shot.
A jab lands there for Craven.
Craven scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craven lands a head shot.
A lazy left from Craven finds it's target.
Oyster needs to keep his hands up - Craven had a free shot at his head there.
Nice sprawl there from Craven as Oyster shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earl Oyster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oyster throws a head kick that half lands.
Craven buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Craven there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Oyster.
Craven fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oyster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oyster ducks right into an uppercut from Craven.
Craven lands a jab to the head.
Craven avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A left lands for Craven.
Oyster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice shot by Craven.
Clive Craven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craven lands a jab-cross combination.
Craven lands the left hand.
Craven lands with a good body shot.
Craven throws a shot to the body.
Craven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven cracks Oyster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oyster drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oyster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Craven throws a shot to the body.
Craven lands with a nice body punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Craven as he connects with a hook.
Craven sizes up Oyster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Oyster. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
An inside leg kick lands from Craven.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craven moves into range and connects with a jab.
Craven lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Craven scores with a jab to the body.
Craven fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oyster.
The crowd cheers as Craven lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oyster doesn't seem phased though.
Craven moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Craven lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oyster's sensitive parts.
Oyster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Craven.
Craven lands a glancing blow to the side of Oyster's head.
Oyster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Craven moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Craven connects with a good right hand that stumbles Oyster. Oyster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Craven lands with a nice body punch.
A cross from Craven lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craven tests Oyster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oyster with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Craven to score with a decent uppercut.
Craven misses with the combination.
Craven with a hook.
Craven throws a nice inside leg kick.
Craven scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oyster in his tracks.
Oyster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Craven displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Craven throws a one two combo.
Oyster on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oyster misses with a body punch
and Craven counters with an inside leg kick.
Oyster has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from Craven.
Oyster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Craven lands a nice looking body shot.
Craven scores with a body shot.
Craven fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oyster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Craven lands a jab.
Craven digs a good hook to Oyster's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clive Craven 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.
Craven is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Craven looks to land a combination. Oyster sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Oyster on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Craven is working the combinations to good effect here.
Craven displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oyster checks the leg kick.
Oyster throws a wild body kick that Craven sees coming a mile off.
Craven checks a leg kick.
Craven cracks Oyster with an open hand slap.
Oyster is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Craven lands a jab.
Oyster checks a leg kick.
Craven scores with a jab to the jaw.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Oyster might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Oyster misses with a head kick.
Craven cracks Oyster with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Craven scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Craven lands a nice looking body shot.
Craven checks a low kick from Oyster.
Craven stuffs the takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Craven.
Oyster walks into a straight right hand from Craven.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craven clobbers Oyster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven lands the left hand.
Clive Craven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Craven lands with a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Craven!
Craven throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oyster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Craven punishes Oyster's body with a nice straight punch.
Oyster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Craven lands with a cross.
Oyster tries a low kick but Craven avoids it.
Craven with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Craven lands a jab-cross combination.
Clive Craven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oyster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oyster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Craven finds it's way round the side to connect with Oyster's head.
Craven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Craven lands a jab-cross combination.
Earl Oyster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Craven lands a slapping body shot.
Craven lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oyster shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Craven.
Oyster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oyster looks for a takedown but Craven sprawls well.
Craven connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craven catches Oyster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Craven misses with a low kick.
Oyster fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earl Oyster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Craven wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oyster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Craven. Craven obviously looking to wear him down.
Craven's corner calls for a 1-2. Craven obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Craven throws a series of punches but Oyster avoids them all with ease.
Craven's corner calls for a 1-2. Craven obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oyster walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Craven checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Craven scores with a nice strike.
Oyster takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Craven scores with a jab. Oyster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oyster feints and then cracks Craven's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Craven down.
Nice cross by Craven.
Craven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oyster misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Craven is predictable there
and Oyster counters with a nice leg kick.
Oyster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Craven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Craven cracks Oyster with a good jab.
Craven stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Craven lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oyster's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Craven.
Craven scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Craven does it's job there.
Oyster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Craven punishes Oyster's body with a nice straight punch.
Craven connects with a looping right hand.
Craven works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oyster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Craven lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Craven throws a nice outside leg kick.
Craven tests Oyster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Craven fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Craven fails with the takedown.
Craven moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craven scores with a body shot.
Craven scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oyster doesn't seem bothered though.
Craven lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oyster's sensitive parts.
Craven moves into range and connects with a jab.
Craven scores with a punch to the head.
Craven scores with a sloppy right hand. Oyster should have avoided that one.
Craven scores with a jab. Oyster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Craven lands a nice looking body shot.
Craven throws a nice inside leg kick.
Craven throws a leg kick but Oyster sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oyster misses with a jab, cross combination.
A clash of legs there as Oyster blocks the low kick.
Oyster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Craven lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oyster walks into a straight right hand from Craven.
Nice straight punches there by Craven. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Craven.
Craven lands with an overhand left.
Craven lands a lovely overhand right.
Craven fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Oyster on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clive Craven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Craven checks a leg kick nicely.
Oyster misses with a low kick.
Oyster throws a leg kick that misses.
Craven throws out a leg kick but Oyster moves out of range and Craven only half commits.
Craven attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crunch! Craven slams his shin into Oyster's torso.
Craven lands with an overhand left.
Craven scores with a hook.
Oyster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Craven.
Oyster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Craven scores with a jab.
Oyster misses with a head kick.
Craven scores with a shot to the body.
Oyster takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oyster walks into a stiff left hand from Craven.
Craven works Oyster's body with a nice hook.
Craven connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oyster's hands.
Good work by Craven as he checks the leg kick.
Craven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Craven stuffs the takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Craven there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Oyster 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Craven moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Craven lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Craven lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oyster doesn't seem phased though.
Craven thuds a left hand into Oyster's body.
An inside leg kick from Oyster misses.
Craven works Oyster's body with a nice hook.
Craven lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oyster throws a head kick that misses.
Craven stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Craven lands a nice looking body shot.
Oyster scores with a head kick.
Craven sizes up Oyster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oyster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Craven.
Craven scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Oyster is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Craven - just one landing.
Oh Oyster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Craven with a jab.
Craven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Craven connects with a single shot there.
Oyster seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craven clobbers Oyster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Craven throws out a powerful jab.
Craven fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Craven cracks Oyster with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick from Oyster is predictable there
and Craven counters with a series of strikes. Oyster will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oyster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oyster misses with a low kick.
Oyster drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Craven.
Oyster looks for a takedown but Craven sprawls well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Craven.
Clive Craven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Craven clobbers Oyster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oyster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Craven connects with a looping right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Craven.
Oyster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Craven bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oyster's head backwards.
Craven slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Craven lands a nice shot that snaps Oyster's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oyster takes a jab right on the kisser.
A chopping leg kick lands by Craven.
Oyster closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Craven's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Craven is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Oyster is staying active.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oyster stands up and beckons Craven to his feet.
Earl Oyster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Craven bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clive Craven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Craven winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 25:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clive Craven!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Rood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osorolh Darar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rood kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Enter Sandman, by Metallica. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Rood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osorolh Darar!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Rood. Beautiful body shot.
Darar wants to clinch up but Rood keeps it at a distance.
Darar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rood takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Darar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rood shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Darar's guard.
Rood is looking to work some ground and pound but Darar has wrist control.
Rood won't allow Darar to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Darar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rood tries to free his leg and advance position but Darar is retaining full guard.
Rood postures up.
Rood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Darar is looking to stand up but Rood isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rood defending well as Darar loads up on a big left hand.
Rood shoots in and drives through. Darar sprawls well.
Rood misses with a few strikes there.
Darar wants to clinch up but Rood keeps it at a distance.
Rood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rood misses with a wild combination.
Darar dodges the punch combination from Rood.
Rood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Darar misses with a low kick as Rood jumps back.
Rood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rood cracks Darar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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.
Rood looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Rood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rood 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.
Darar pulls Rood in close to prevent any damage.
Rood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darar is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rood drops back looking for a leg! Darar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Darar manages to kick Rood off! Rood jumps back into Darar's guard.
Darar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rood!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rood working to try and regain half guard.
Darar tries to control but Rood wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rood bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Darar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rood sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Darar's guard.
Rood seems to be working for a kimura but Darar defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rood trying to pass the guard but Darar defending well.
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.
Rood stops Darar from getting back to his feet.
Rood prevents Darar from improving his position.
Darar wants to get back to his feet.
Darar is trying to maintain the position but Rood is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Darar ducks under a wild hook from Rood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Rood dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rood lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Darar backs up against the cage.
Rood checks a leg kick.
A jab-cross combination lands for Rood and sends Darar crashing to the mat! Rood follows him down to the mat - Darar regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Darar is rocked!
Rood thows a huge punch but Darar dodges it nicely.
Darar is still in real trouble! Can Rood finish him?
Rood throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rood throwing shots but Darar is blocking nicely.
Darar seems to have recovered his senses.
Darar trying to control but Rood postures up.
Rood passes to full mount!
BOOM! Rood connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rood cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rood working Darar over with strikes here.
Rood scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Darar?
Rood loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Darar scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Rood land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Rood stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Rood!
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