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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Luc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Argus Ayala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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214 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Luc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Argus Ayala!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ayala fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Luc shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ayala's guard.
Ayala looking for a guillotine here but Luc defends easily.
Luc got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ayala has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luc has managed to get both his arms back between Ayala's legs - danger averted.
Ayala keeping moving, preventing Luc from controlling successfully.
Ayala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ayala has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Luc should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ayala has tightened it up now! Luc should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Argus Ayala!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erin Melcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yves Camello Barros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Camello Barros has chosen Aerosmith - Livin' on the Edge as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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162 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erin Melcher!
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, Yves Camello Barros!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Camello Barros. No joy for Melcher on that attempt.
Camello Barros throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Melcher.
Melcher fails to land the takedown.
Melcher moves out of range of the leg kick from Camello Barros.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camello Barros throws a leg kick
and Melcher decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Camello Barros's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camello Barros keeping full guard, as Melcher tries to pass.
Melcher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Camello Barros has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Melcher has managed to get both his arms back between Camello Barros's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Camello Barros looking for a guillotine here but Melcher defends easily.
Melcher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Camello Barros on the ground.
Melcher works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Melcher is looking to advance position but Camello Barros won't allow it.
Melcher is thwarting Camello Barros's attempts to control the position.
Melcher is trying to control the action in half guard but Camello Barros is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camello Barros looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Camello Barros blocking the ground and pound attempt from Melcher.
Camello Barros looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melcher is thwarting Camello Barros's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Melcher looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Camello Barros!
Camello Barros can't escape the position.
Camello Barros is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Melcher get's back to his feet.
Melcher closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Melcher is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Camello Barros will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camello Barros manages to work his way to half guard, despite Melcher's best efforts.
Camello Barros is looking to improve his position.
Melcher wants to control but Camello Barros is keeping him busy.
Melcher winds up and cracks Camello Barros with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Camello Barros manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Melcher is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Melcher drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Melcher jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Camello Barros working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Camello Barros looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Melcher wants to control from the top but Camello Barros keeps moving.
Camello Barros looking for a guillotine here but Melcher defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camello Barros tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Melcher would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Melcher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Melcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Camello Barros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melcher is looking to work some ground and pound but Camello Barros has wrist control.
Camello Barros looking for a guillotine here but Melcher defends easily.
Melcher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camello Barros throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Erin Melcher will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Melcher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Camello Barros's waist but Camello Barros gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Melcher off to one side.
Camello Barros stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Camello Barros wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melcher drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Camello Barros is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Melcher off and has taken his back!
Camello Barros is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Melcher is defending well though. Camello Barros let's go of the attempt for now.
Camello Barros is persistently looking for the submission but Melcher is defending it well.
Camello Barros is breathing heavily.
Melcher breaks Camello Barros's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Camello Barros is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camello Barros has his foot on Melcher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melcher works his way back into a safe position though.
Melcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Melcher advances position into side control!
Melcher trying to control the action but Camello Barros is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camello Barros tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melcher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Melcher trying to control the action but Camello Barros is working from the bottom.
Melcher is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Camello Barros knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Camello Barros's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Melcher is looking to take a break and control but Camello Barros is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Melcher has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erin Melcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camello Barros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Melcher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Camello Barros counters with a good low kick that Melcher was not able to check.
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.
Melcher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Camello Barros counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Melcher!
Camello Barros working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Melcher looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Camello Barros! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yves Camello Barros!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gino Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez comes to the cage accompanied by Go to sleep. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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199 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gino Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramirez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramirez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Ramirez cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Ramirez lands with a slapping head kick.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Ramirez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Ramirez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramirez.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramirez.
Johnson looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Ramirez's head but Ramirez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Ramirez - just one landing.
Ramirez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ramirez scores a takedown into full mount!
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Ramirez's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gino Ramirez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Lyman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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255 lbs
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277 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Lyman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Vincent!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vincent loads up on a big right hand but Lyman slips the punch.
Lyman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vincent swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vincent swinging wildly here.
Vincent fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vincent paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lyman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vincent swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lyman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lyman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vincent swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lyman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lyman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vincent swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lyman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vincent misses with a looping right.
Lyman tries to clinch up.
Vincent connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lyman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vincent misses with a wild combination.
Vincent changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vincent throws an overhand right that drops Lyman like a sack of potatoes! Vincent dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Vincent!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tek O Brian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Brian has chosen Type O Negative - Black No. 1 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Henderson!
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, Tek O Brian!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brian throws a jab but it's blocked by Henderson.
Henderson dips to his left and cracks O Brian with an uppercut!
Henderson misses with a straight left.
A jab from Henderson does it's job there.
O Brian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
O Brian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from O Brian misses its intended target.
O Brian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Brian looks to land a left hand but Henderson moved out of range nicely.
O Brian throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Brian misses with a wild combination.
O Brian walks into a left hand.
Henderson scores with a takedown into O Brian's guard.
Henderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Henderson stops O Brian from standing up.
Henderson wants to control from the top but O Brian keeps moving.
O Brian is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brian breaks the clinch.
O Brian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Brian misses with the combination.
Good standup being displayed there by O Brian as he connects with a hook.
Henderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Brian thows a left - swing and a miss!
O Brian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henderson.
O Brian misses with a hook.
O Brian looks gassed!
The crowd cheers as Henderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. O Brian doesn't seem phased though.
Tek O Brian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Brian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Brian takes one to the chin there.
O Brian throws a hook but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches O Brian napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Henderson lands an elbow.
Henderson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
O Brian wants to get back to his feet but Henderson drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
O Brian wants to get back to his feet but Henderson drags him back down.
Henderson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Henderson wants to control but O Brian is keeping him busy.
O Brian is working to avoid the ground and pound but Henderson connects with a decent elbow.
O Brian takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
O Brian is trying to buck Henderson off.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Henderson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Henderson working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Henderson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt O Brian will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Henderson trying to control the action but O Brian is working from the bottom.
O Brian is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Henderson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Henderson scores with punches from side control.
O Brian is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Henderson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Brian keeps working.
Henderson lands a nice forearm strike.
O Brian wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Henderson in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brian is trying to get back to his feet.
O Brian is not content to let Henderson control the position.
Henderson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused O Brian some visible discomfort.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
O Brian moves away from the strike by Henderson.
A slow jab from O Brian misses its intended target.
O Brian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
O Brian throws a right and a left that Henderson avoids nicely.
Henderson shoots in and bounces O Brian off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Brian wants to stand up but Henderson is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters circling - O Brian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Henderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Brian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henderson somewhat.
O Brian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Henderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before O Brian has time to react.
O Brian tries to bum rush Henderson with a series of wild strikes but Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henderson staying out of range there.
A punch combination from O Brian misses.
O Brian misses with the combination.
O Brian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
O Brian is breathing heavily.
Henderson lands with a good body shot.
O Brian might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from O Brian.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Henderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
O Brian tries to kick Henderson off but Henderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Henderson slips a nice elbow through O Brian's hands, connecting with O Brian's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brian is trying to stand back up but Henderson is controlling him
Henderson wants to pass the guard but O Brian is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henderson in particular looking to stall.
O Brian is trying to stand back up but Henderson is controlling him
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
O Brian misses with the combination.
Henderson lands a jab to O Brian's midsection.
Henderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
O Brian is refusing to be controlled, as Henderson sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brian makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
O Brian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henderson.
O Brian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Brian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from O Brian misses.
Henderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Henderson cracks O Brian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from O Brian.
O Brian misses with a series of wild punches.
Henderson throws a combination. O Brian tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Henderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of O Brian's head but O Brian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from O Brian.
O Brian looks to land a combination. Henderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Henderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Henderson passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brian tries to buck Henderson off but he can't manage it.
Henderson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. O Brian can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Henderson looking to control but O Brian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
O Brian is trying to stand up.
Henderson lands with some strikes.
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.
O Brian bucks Henderson off and manages to get back to his feet!
O Brian throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from O Brian lands.
O Brian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Brian throws a combination that misses
and Henderson counters with a nice body shot.
Henderson misses with a hook.
Henderson slips a jab from O Brian.
O Brian walks into a jab.
Henderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Henderson landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson wants to control from the top but O Brian keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Brian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
O Brian is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Donk. Henderson catches O Brian right on the button with a cross.
O Brian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O Brian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O Brian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Henderson counters with a shoot takedown. O Brian fights it but they end up in guard.
Henderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Henderson wants to control from the top but O Brian keeps moving.
O Brian is looking to stand up but Henderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Henderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of O Brian's head.
Henderson working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson stays in close to O Brian's body and controls the position.
O Brian keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
O Brian throws an overhand right that lands on Henderson's shoulder, as Henderson tries to avoid the shot.
O Brian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henderson.
O Brian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Henderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henderson lands with a right hand.
Henderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
O Brian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. O Brian was covering up waiting for the punch and Henderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
O Brian wants to stand up but Henderson is controlling him.
Dan Henderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henderson controls the pace.
Henderson connects with a couple of short punches.
O Brian wriggles free and stands up.
O Brian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Brian.
O Brian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Henderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
O Brian looks to land a left hand but Henderson moved out of range nicely.
Henderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Brian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
Henderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in O Brian's half guard.
Henderson drops an elbow to the side of O Brian's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brian tries to kick Henderson off but Henderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Henderson trying to control from half guard but O Brian is working away.
O Brian wants to get back to his feet.
O Brian is not content to let Henderson control the position.
Henderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
O Brian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tek O Brian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
O Brian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
O Brian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
O Brian looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Henderson punishes O Brian's body with a nice straight punch.
Henderson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. O Brian looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Henderson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Henderson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
O Brian is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Henderson trying to control the action but O Brian is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Henderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Henderson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between lamont kevler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kevler comes to the cage accompanied by have a nice day. Chris Stone has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with lamont kevler's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, lamont kevler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Stone!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kevler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
kevler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stone to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stone stops kevler from standing up.
Stone trying to control but kevler is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Stone working the ground and pound.
kevler managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stone.
Stone throwing strikes but kevler manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Stone is not content to let kevler control the position.
kevler staying calm.
Stone manages to work his way to half guard, despite kevler's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kevler works his way into full mount!
Stone is trying to escape the mount.
Stone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
kevler get's back to his feet.
Stone throws a hook to the side of kevler's head but kevler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kevler lands a glancing blow to the side of Stone's head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stone keeps the fight on the outside.
Stone looks to land a left hand but kevler moved out of range nicely.
Stone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. kevler is trying to defend but Stone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
kevler makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Stone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but kevler manages to avoid it.
kevler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as kevler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
kevler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
kevler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stone.
Stone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stone trying to control but kevler is working from the bottom.
Stone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stone postures up in kevler's guard and throws a big left but kevler blocks it.
kevler wants to stand up but Stone is controlling him.
Stone throwing strikes from guard but kevler blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Stone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
kevler throws a nice looking combination but Stone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
kevler slips a jab from Stone.
Stone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by kevler.
kevler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
kevler misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from kevler misses.
kevler throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease.
kevler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stone.
Stone throws a lazy right hand but kevler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
kevler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
kevler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Stone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. kevler did well to prevent Stone getting side control.
Stone throwing shots but kevler is blocking nicely.
Stone stops kevler from getting back to his feet.
kevler taking some punishment here, with Stone in his half guard.
Stone lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone with the ground and pound but kevler uses the opportunity to regain guard.
kevler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as kevler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stone is looking to work some ground and pound but kevler has wrist control.
Stone is in close to kevler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stone lands a couple of elbows.
Stone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of kevler's head.
kevler keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Stone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as kevler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a strike but kevler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
kevler passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Stone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of kevler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take kevler's back!
Stone misses with an elbow to the head.
Stone cracks kevler with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing kevler from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Stone has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for kevler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Chris Stone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stone cracks kevler with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing kevler from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
kevler is rocked!
Stone is raining down hard shots and and kevler has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chris Stone!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuffie Kisaragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlon Worthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kisaragi comes into the arena with Wanted Man by Rev Theory blaring out of the sound system. Worthy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Drop the world kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Yuffie Kisaragi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marlon Worthy's chin.
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yuffie Kisaragi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marlon Worthy!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worthy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Worthy lands a right hook to the body.
Worthy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kisaragi.
Kisaragi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Worthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Worthy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kisaragi.
Kisaragi misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Worthy, as that shot connected.
Worthy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Worthy misses with a jab to the body
and Kisaragi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Worthy!
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!
Kisaragi thowing shots but they're missing.
Kisaragi wants to control the pace but Worthy is squirming around nicely.
Kisaragi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
It looks like Marlon Worthy has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthy working to try and regain half guard.
Kisaragi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Worthy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kisaragi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worthy trying to control from the bottom.
Kisaragi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Worthy's head.
Kisaragi wants to take a breather but Worthy is having none of it.
Worthy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kisaragi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Worthy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kisaragi wants to take a breather but Worthy is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Worthy dips to his left and cracks Kisaragi with an uppercut!
Worthy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kisaragi lands a glancing blow to the side of Worthy's head.
Yuffie Kisaragi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kisaragi looks to score with a jab to the body but Worthy is just out of range.
Kisaragi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kisaragi is controlling the pace.
Kisaragi wants to pass the guard but Worthy is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kisaragi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Worthy!
Kisaragi throwing strikes here but Worthy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Worthy is in a horrible position here. Kisaragi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kisaragi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kisaragi unloads with some shots from mount but Worthy bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Worthy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kisaragi lands a big shot there that rocks Worthy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kisaragi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Worthy is on top in guard.
Kisaragi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuffie Kisaragi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marlon Worthy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Worthy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Worthy lands with a good body shot.
Kisaragi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Worthy defends it nicely.
Worthy cracks a nice hook into Kisaragi's ribs.
Kisaragi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Worthy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kisaragi rather than just go for the knockout.
Kisaragi throws a body punch but Worthy moves out of range.
Worthy punishes Kisaragi's body with a nice straight punch.
Kisaragi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Worthy connects with a single shot there.
Kisaragi throws a body punch but Worthy moves out of range.
Kisaragi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Yuffie Kisaragi has been cut.
Worthy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Worthy keeps the fight on the outside.
Worthy 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worthy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Worthy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kisaragi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kisaragi is just out of range.
Kisaragi misses with a body shot.
Kisaragi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kisaragi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kisaragi doesn't manage to clinch there - Worthy circles away.
Worthy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kisaragi doesn't seem bothered though.
Kisaragi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Worthy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice cross by Worthy.
Worthy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Worthy lunges at Kisaragi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kisaragi's hand.
Worthy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Worthy throws a series of strikes that have Kisaragi backpedaling.
Worthy connects with a body shot.
Worthy scores with the left hand. Kisaragi knows he should have avoided that one.
Worthy lands with a shot to the body.
Worthy scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worthy lands a nice looking body shot.
Worthy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worthy scores with a shot to the body.
Worthy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Worthy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Worthy scores with a body shot.
Worthy lands a nice shot to the body.
Worthy lands with a hook. Kisaragi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Worthy scores with a nice head shot.
Worthy punishes Kisaragi's body with a nice straight punch.
Worthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Worthy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Worthy. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A punch lands to the side of Kisaragi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Worthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kisaragi.
Marlon Worthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Worthy lands with a nice body punch.
Marlon Worthy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Worthy.
Worthy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Worthy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Worthy.
Kisaragi walks into a stiff left hand from Worthy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthy lands a nice looking body shot.
Worthy scores with a shot to the body.
Worthy lands with a shot to the body.
Kisaragi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kisaragi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Worthy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Worthy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Worthy.
Worthy lands with an overhand left.
Kisaragi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Worthy stuns Kisaragi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Worthy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left lands for Worthy.
Worthy stuns Kisaragi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Kisaragi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kisaragi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Worthy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kisaragi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Worthy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Worthy lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Worthy finds it's target.
Worthy works Kisaragi's body with a nice hook.
Worthy catches Kisaragi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Worthy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Worthy keeps the fight on the outside.
Worthy looks to land a combination. Kisaragi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Worthy lands an overhand right.
Worthy digs a good hook to Kisaragi's body.
Worthy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Worthy connects with a body shot.
Worthy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Worthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Worthy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Worthy scores with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kisaragi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Worthy finds it's way round the side to connect with Kisaragi's head.
Worthy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kisaragi doesn't seem bothered though.
Worthy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kisaragi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Worthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Worthy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Worthy staying out of range there.
Worthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisaragi.
Worthy slips a straight right by Kisaragi.
Worthy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Kisaragi. Beautiful body shot.
Kisaragi lands the left hand.
Worthy lands a head shot.
Kisaragi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Worthy finds it's way through Kisaragi's defenses.
Worthy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kisaragi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Worthy's head backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Worthy scores with a jab. Kisaragi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Worthy throws a body punch but Kisaragi moves out of range.
Worthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Worthy cracks Kisaragi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Worthy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kisaragi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Worthy misses with a double jab
and Kisaragi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthy blocking some punches.
Kisaragi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Worthys head.
Worthy stops a takedown attempt from Kisaragi.
Worthy jumps into guard, dragging Kisaragi to the mat.
Kisaragi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Worthy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kisaragi throws and elbow that misses. Worthy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kisaragi's guard. Nice move by Worthy!
Kisaragi controls Worthy momentarily but Worthy frees himself.
Worthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Worthy pushes down on Kisaragi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kisaragi is trying to get back to full guard.
Yuffie Kisaragi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kisaragi is holding on to half guard well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthy not doing much here.
Worthy is trying to control. Kisaragi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Worthy trying to control from Kisaragi's half guard. Kisaragi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kisaragi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kisaragi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kisaragi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Worthy is now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlon Worthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Worthy 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlon Worthy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Velvet Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Buchanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Big Pimpin. Buchanen has chosen Stranglehold as his entrance music. Velvet Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ed Buchanen's chin.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Velvet Jones!
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, Ed Buchanen!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buchanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Buchanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Velvet Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
A punch combination from Buchanen misses.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Buchanen's hands.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Buchanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Buchanen throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Buchanen misses.
Buchanen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Buchanen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Velvet Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Buchanen.
Jones lands a left and a right that send Buchanen crashing to the mat, dazed. Jones thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Ed Buchanen has been cut.
Buchanen looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones lands a big right hand that sends Buchanen crashing to the mat! Jones stays standing though and waves Buchanen back to his feet!
Buchanen is rocked!
Buchanen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jones is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Buchanen.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Buchanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones closes the distance and pushes Buchanen back into the cage.
Buchanen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Buchanen seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones tries to circle away but Buchanen has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buchanen moves away.
Jones lands a left and a right that send Buchanen crashing to the mat, dazed. Jones thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jones is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Buchanen hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Velvet Jones!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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