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MFC 16 - Collision PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Ardonia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Wilson!
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, James Ardonia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson jabs at Ardonia's body.
Wilson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Ardonia misses.
Wilson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ardonia throws a combination that misses
and Wilson counters with a left to the body.
Ardonia looks gassed!
Nice uppercut lands for Wilson. That snapped Ardonia's head back.
It looks like James Ardonia has been cut.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ardonia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilson.
Wilson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson wants to work for an arm triangle but Ardonia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wilson stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ardonia!
Wilson is landing with some decent strikes but Ardonia is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Wilson.
Ardonia takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wilson lands a big shot there that rocks Ardonia but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wilson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ardonia's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ardonia is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Wilson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wilson landing strikes from the mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ardonia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wilson looking to finish Ardonia with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ardonia!
Wilson tries to control but Ardonia wriggling away.
Wilson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ardonia can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wilson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wilson controlling the position easily from mount.
Wilson landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wilson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wilson with the ground and pound from mount.
Wilson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wilson working Ardonia over with strikes here.
Ardonia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wilson landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson landing strikes from the mount and Ardonia is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson landing strikes from the mount and Ardonia is in trouble!
Wilson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ardonia tries to hold on but Wilson pushes him away.
Wilson landing shots from mount.
Ardonia is rocked!
Wilson is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Wilson extends the arm and Ardonia is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Wilson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between ethan parrot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Stokes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Stokes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, ethan parrot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Stokes!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
parrot shoots in and drives through. Stokes sprawls well.
parrot shoots in and drives through. Stokes sprawls well.
parrot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stokes.
parrot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stokes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
parrot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stokes connects with a good right hand that stumbles parrot. parrot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
parrot blocks a head kick by Stokes.
parrot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stokes circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ethan parrot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
parrot fails with the takedown.
parrot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stokes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stokes is looking to slow parrot down with leg kicks.
parrot shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stokes is trying to defend but parrot finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
parrot wants to advance to full mount but Stokes doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
parrot looking to pass the guard.
parrot postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stokes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of parrot, into his guard.
Stokes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
parrot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stokes content to stall in guard here.
Stokes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
parrot wants to sweep but no luck.
Stokes forces his way into half guard.
parrot wants to get back to full guard.
parrot wants to control but Stokes is keeping busy.
parrot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
parrot controls Stokes momentarily but Stokes frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
parrot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stokes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stokes.
Good exchange - Stokes coming out on top.
Stokes thumps parrot with a low kick.
No luck for parrot with that takedown attempt.
Stokes scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokes with a jab.
Stokes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stokes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Stokes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from parrot is defended easily by Stokes.
Stokes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stokes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stokes feints and then cracks parrot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow parrot down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stokes.
Brandon Stokes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stokes throws a leg kick which misses parrot's front leg but catches the back leg as parrot tries to avoid it.
Stokes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stokes lands with a right to the head.
parrot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stokes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ethan parrot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stokes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stokes cracks parrot with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Stokes.
Stokes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through parrot's defenses.
Stokes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through parrot's defenses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stokes obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Stokes lands an uppercut.
Stokes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stokes lands an elbow inside that parrot shrugs off.
Stokes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through parrot's defenses.
Stokes lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stokes landing knees to the body.
Stokes slowing the pace effectively.
Stokes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Stokes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stokes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Stokes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stokes.
parrot tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stokes counters with an outside leg kick.
Stokes throws a nice head kick!
parrot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stokes counters with a good low kick that parrot was not able to check.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokes cracks the inside of parrot's front leg.
parrot shoots and misses
and Stokes counters with a nice leg kick.
Stokes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
parrot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stokes counters with a low kick, right behind parrot 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ethan parrot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
parrot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stokes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
parrot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
parrot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brandon Stokes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
parrot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stokes lands a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of parrot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
ethan parrot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
parrot is rocked!
Stokes cracks a nice hook into parrot's ribs.
BOOM! Stokes lands a beautiful left hook that drops parrot. parrot tries to recover but Stokes is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and parrot lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Stokes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dickel Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tegan Brickshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is This is Vlad Boyeslav Now. This should be fireworks!
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid 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
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dickel Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tegan Brickshaw!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brickshaw looks to land a left hand but Goldman moved out of range nicely.
Goldman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brickshaw takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brickshaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldman tries to clinch up but Brickshaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Brickshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brickshaw throws a series of punches but Goldman avoids them all with ease.
Brickshaw loads up on a big right hand but Goldman slips the punch.
Brickshaw tries to move into range but Goldman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brickshaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goldman wants to clinch up but Brickshaw keeps it at a distance.
Brickshaw scores with a hook to the body. Goldman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brickshaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goldman's head backwards.
Brickshaw throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldman tries to clinch up.
Brickshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldman moves away.
A cross from Brickshaw lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman wants to clinch.
Brickshaw throws a sloppy head kick
and Goldman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goldman.
Brickshaw manages to break the clinch.
Goldman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goldman doesn't manage to clinch there - Brickshaw circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goldman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brickshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goldman wants to clinch up but Brickshaw keeps it at a distance.
Brickshaw moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brickshaw connects with a solid leg kick.
Brickshaw thows a body shot but no joy.
Goldman blocks a jab.
Brickshaw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goldman counters with a head kick that drops Brickshaw!
Brickshaw is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldman stands and steps away. Brickshaw gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Brickshaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Goldman finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brickshaw misses with a combination
and Goldman scores with a counter punch that sends Brickshaw to the canvas! Goldman smells blood - he's punishing Brickshaw with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Brickshaw has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dickel Goldman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jayson Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timmons comes to the cage accompanied by Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing 2011 Remix. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jayson Timmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Lorenzo!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmons misses the jab.
Timmons slips a jab from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Timmons.
Lorenzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Timmons misses with a few strikes there.
Timmons misses with a double jab
and Lorenzo counters with a straight right hand.
Timmons slips a jab from Lorenzo.
Timmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lorenzo misses the jab.
Lorenzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Timmons.
Timmons shoots and misses
and Lorenzo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Timmons throws a hook but Lorenzo avoids it easily.
Lorenzo scores with a sloppy right hand. Timmons should have avoided that one.
Timmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lorenzo momentarily.
Lorenzo works over Timmons's head and body with a nice combination.
Timmons misses with a hook. Lorenzo ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Lorenzo.
Timmons misses with a two punch combination.
Lorenzo misses with a few strikes there.
Timmons throws a combination. Lorenzo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lorenzo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lorenzo lands a nice shot to the body.
Timmons is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo misses the jab.
Lorenzo misses with a two punch combination.
Lorenzo swinging wildly here.
Timmons shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lorenzo throws a right hand that Timmons ducks under and follows up with a left that Timmons also avoids with ease.
Timmons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lorenzo.
Lorenzo throws a combination. Timmons tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Timmons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lorenzo.
Timmons misses with a body punch
and Lorenzo counters with a series of strikes. Timmons will be more careful next time no doubt.
Timmons is rocked!
Timmons shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh Timmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lorenzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Timmons slips a jab and a cross from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo cracks Timmons with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Timmons looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lorenzo finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timmons slips a jab and a cross from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo drops Timmons with a naaaaasty hook - Timmons is in real trouble here! Lorenzo dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Lorenzo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie Franklin acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Scott!
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, Eddie Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scott misses with a hook.
Franklin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Scott looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Franklin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Franklin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scott, who protects the arm well.
Scott explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin slips a jab and a cross from Scott.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Franklin.
Franklin slips a jab and a cross from Scott.
Franklin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scott swivels and escapes.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense.
Scott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Franklin.
No luck for Franklin with that takedown attempt.
Michael Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Franklin.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scott but Scott pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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.
Franklin shoots in looking for a takedown. Scott tries to sprawl out of it but Franklin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott misses with a two punch combination.
Franklin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scott throws a right and a left that Franklin avoids nicely.
Scott misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Scott wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Franklin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Franklin prevents Scott from standing back up.
Franklin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott is trying to stand up here but Franklin is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Scott wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Franklin dominated that round.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Franklin won't let Scott get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Franklin controlling his opponent.
Scott really wants to buck Franklin off and get back to his feet.
Franklin has control of Scott's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Scott regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Franklin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scott is trying to stand up.
Franklin landing punches.
Franklin get's back to his feet.
Franklin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Scott's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Franklin trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
Franklin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Franklin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scott is just riding it out for now. Franklin eventually gives up the hold.
Franklin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scott sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Franklin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Franklin looks for a takedown but Scott sprawls well.
Scott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Franklin looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Franklin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scott throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franklin is keeping the position for now.
Scott drops back looking for a leg! Franklin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Franklin manages to kick Scott off! Scott jumps back into Franklin's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Franklin is on top in guard.
Franklin tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Scott is wriggling around but Franklin manages to pass to half guard.
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.
Scott is staying active underneath Franklin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Franklin is looking for submissions but instead, Scott has regained full guard.
Scott is looking to stand up but Franklin isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Franklin cracks Scott with a solid left hand.
Scott wants to get back to his feet but Franklin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franklin trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Franklin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Franklin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Franklin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Leeroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Verona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leeroy comes to the cage accompanied by Boondocks Theme Song. Verona has chosen Dawn Patrol by The Eliminators as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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167 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Leeroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Verona!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Leeroy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Verona lands a nice looking body shot.
Leeroy scoring well with a low kick there.
Leeroy swings for the body but Verona moves out of range.
Verona stalks Leeroy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Leeroy's face. Leeroy staggers backwards, shaken.
Verona misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leeroy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Verona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leeroy avoids the head kick by Verona.
Verona looks to throw the jab but Leeroy is out of range.
Leeroy lands a jab to Verona's midsection.
Leeroy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verona blocks a low kick nicely.
Verona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leeroy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Verona did well to prevent Leeroy getting side control.
Leeroy drops an elbow to the side of Verona's head.
Leeroy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Verona really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeroy controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verona is working to get back to half guard.
Leeroy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Verona is looking to improve his position but Leeroy isn't that keen on the idea.
Leeroy controlling the position easily from mount.
Leeroy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Verona manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Verona stops Leeroy from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leeroy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Verona is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Verona is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Verona sneaks back into half guard.
Verona preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Leeroy not doing much here.
Verona is trying to stand up here but Leeroy is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Verona is trying to stand up here but Leeroy is controlling him well.
Leeroy controlling the action here.
Leeroy prevents Verona from standing back up.
Verona is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leeroy controlling the action here.
Verona is looking to escape.
Leeroy trying to pass the guard but Verona defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Verona misses with a jab, cross combination.
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.
Verona keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Leeroy!
Verona is rocked!
Andre Verona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verona is still on wobbly legs! Can Leeroy finish him?
Verona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leeroy.
Leeroy throws a jab but it's blocked by Verona.
Leeroy connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Verona to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Leeroy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bruce Leeroy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Braxton Darius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Richards's choice of entrance music: I give you bass. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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198 lbs
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190 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braxton Darius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jared Richards!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darius with a hook.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richards is looking to clinch.
Darius uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Richards has time to react.
Richards clinches.
Richards scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Darius takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Richards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Darius's efforts to push away.
Richards throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Richards manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Richards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Richards misses with some punches.
Richards has Darius pushed against the cage.
Darius lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards manages to break the clinch.
Darius swats away the attempt to clinch by Richards.
Darius lands with a straight right. Richards didn't see that one coming.
Darius tests Richards's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Richards tries to clinch there but Darius circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darius misses with a head kick.
Darius lands with a hook. Richards tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richards moves in looking to clinch but Darius pushes him off.
Richards fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Richards is looking to clinch but Darius is avoiding it.
Richards drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Braxton Darius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richards wants to clinch up but Darius keeps it at a distance.
Richards moves in looking to clinch but Darius pushes him off.
Darius connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Darius is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Darius lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Richards doesn't manage to clinch there - Darius circles away.
A cross from Darius lands.
Richards closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Richards takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Richards takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Darius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Darius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Darius lands a body shot.
Jared Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darius getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Darius cracks Richards with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Richards looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards wants to clinch up but Darius keeps it at a distance.
Darius scores with a three punch combo!
Richards is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Darius! Richards is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braxton Darius!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregg Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentine is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Downtown Swinga 96 by MOP. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Phil Brooks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregg Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valentine as he avoids it easily.
Brooks tries to clinch but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine keeps the fight on the outside.
Valentine swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.
Brooks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brooks tries to clinch there but Valentine circles away.
Horrible takedown by Brooks or perhaps it was just good defense by Valentine which made him look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brooks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brooks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brooks tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valentine is fending him off so far but Brooks persists. Nope, Valentine circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brooks!
Brooks shoots in and drives through. Valentine sprawls well.
Valentine stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks wants to clinch up but Valentine keeps it at a distance.
Valentine stuns Brooks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valentine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brooks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
Valentine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valentine with a nice cross.
It looks like Phil Brooks has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine lands a big right hand that sends Brooks crashing to the mat! Valentine stays standing though and waves Brooks back to his feet!
Brooks is rocked!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Brooks. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Crack! Valentine connects with the perfect overhand right and Brooks falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Valentine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gregg Valentine! Gregg Valentine retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zane Viren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Jessup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Viren might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Beethoven Virus - BanYa. The key to victory for Zane Viren has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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19
165 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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165 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zane Viren!
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, Nathan Jessup!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jessup.
Nice defenses there by Jessup.
Viren tries to close the distance and clinch but Jessup swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jessup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Viren clinches up with Jessup and pushes him back against the cage.
Jessup tries for a takedown but Viren manages to get underhooks.
Viren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jessup wants a takedown.
Jessup's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Viren.
Jessup drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zane Viren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Jessup.
Jessup looks gassed!
Viren digs a right hand into Jessup's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jessup's gas tank.
Viren digs a right hand into Jessup's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jessup's gas tank.
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!
Viren lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Viren.
Viren lands a body punch.
Come on Viren - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short body shot lands from Viren as the two fighters clinch.
Viren lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Viren.
Viren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Viren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Viren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Viren pushes Jessup back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Viren pushes Jessup back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viren lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Viren.
Viren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Viren lands with a light punch inside.
Viren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Viren cracks Jessup with a nice body shot.
Jessup can't get the takedown.
Viren lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Viren.
Viren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jessup or not.
Nice body punch from Viren.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jessup wants to break free but Viren has control.
Viren presses Jessup against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Viren lands a shot to the body.
Viren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Viren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Viren.
Viren lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Viren.
Viren scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Viren.
Nice body punch from Viren.
A short body shot lands from Viren as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Viren.
Viren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jessup or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Viren cracks Jessup with a nice body shot.
Viren lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Viren.
Viren lands a body shot.
Viren lands a body punch.
Viren works on Jessup's body with a couple of short punches.
Viren lands a hook that snaps the head of Jessup backwards.
Viren stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jessup goes for a takedown in the clinch but Viren prevents it.
Viren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jessup.
Viren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jessup tries to keep at a distance but Viren has taken the fight into the clinch.
Viren is leaning against Jessup and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Viren.
Good body shot from Viren.
A body shot lands from Viren.
Viren lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Viren.
Viren is leaning against Jessup and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Viren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Viren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jessup backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Viren.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Viren as the two fighters clinch.
Viren digs a right hand into Jessup's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jessup's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Viren.
A right hook to the body lands for Viren.
A right handed body shot lands from Viren.
Jessup's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Viren lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Viren.
Viren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Viren lands a body punch.
Viren lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viren presses Jessup against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Viren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jessup or not.
Viren lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Viren.
Jessup takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Viren.
Viren lands an uppercut.
Jessup jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Viren walks away with a smile on his face. Jessup gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jessup misses with an uppercut.
Viren connects with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Viren.
Jessup misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viren.
Viren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jessup in his tracks.
Viren closes the distance and pushes Jessup back into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Viren.
Viren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Viren presses Jessup against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Viren - that landed with a thud.
Viren scores with a shot to the side of Jessup's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Viren.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Viren.
Viren lands with a right to the head.
Viren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Viren.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viren lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Viren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Viren works on Jessup's body with a couple of short punches.
Viren lands with a right to the head.
Viren lands a hook that snaps the head of Jessup backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Viren dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Viren wants to clinch up but Jessup keeps it at a distance.
Viren is looking to clinch but Jessup is avoiding it.
Viren takes the fight into the clinch.
Jessup goes for a takedown in the clinch but Viren prevents it.
Viren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Viren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jessup.
Jessup gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Viren controls Jessup momentarily but Jessup frees himself.
Viren pulls Jessup in to control the position.
Viren is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viren keeping moving, preventing Jessup from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jessup trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Viren 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.
Viren is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Viren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jessup moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot lands for Viren.
Viren tries to clinch up but Jessup circles away and keeps his distance.
Jessup tries a head kick but it misses.
Jessup cracks Viren with a good jab.
Jessup throws a right and a left that Viren avoids nicely.
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.
Nice jab there from Viren.
Jessup walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jessup looks to throw the jab but Viren is out of range.
Jessup misses with a takedown attempt - Viren sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Viren clinches up against the cage.
Viren lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Viren.
Viren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Viren lands a nice shot to the body.
Viren presses Jessup against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Viren breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Viren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jessup doesn't seem phased though.
Viren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Viren wants to clinch up but Jessup keeps it at a distance.
Jessup looks to land a right hand but Viren moved out of range.
Jessup on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Viren digs a good body shot into Jessup's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viren scores with a jab to the head.
Jessup walks into a stiff left hand from Viren.
Viren clinches with his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Viren as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Viren.
Viren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jessups head.
Viren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Viren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jessup is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Viren pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zane Viren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Jessup.
A short body shot lands from Viren as the two fighters clinch.
Viren lands a shot to the body.
Viren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jessup.
Viren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Viren.
Viren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jessup.
A body shot lands from Viren.
Viren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jessup or not.
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!
Viren controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Viren.
Viren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jessup backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Viren digs a right hand into Jessup's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jessup's gas tank.
Viren is leaning against Jessup and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zane Viren has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Viren - that landed with a thud.
Viren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Viren.
Viren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jessup backwards.
Viren is pressed up against the cage. Jessup has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Viren down to the mat. Viren avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Viren is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Viren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jessup avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Viren has Jessup up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Viren.
Nice body punch from Viren - that landed with a thud.
Viren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jessup.
Nice body punch from Viren.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Viren.
Viren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Viren.
Viren pushes Jessup back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viren lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Viren 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!
Jessup takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jessup shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jessup showed some decent athleticism there.
Viren slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Viren is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jessup missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jessup working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Viren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jessup wants to control from the top but Viren keeps moving.
Jessup with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jessup wants to control from the top but Viren keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Viren scores with a hook to the body. Jessup takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Viren tries to clinch there but Jessup circles away.
Jessup takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A decent looking cross lands there for Viren.
Jessup closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Viren to the mat! Viren manages to get full guard.
Viren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jessup can do to turn this around?
Viren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jessup's guard.
Jessup has momentary wrist control but Viren slips an elbow through the middle.
Viren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Viren connects with a couple of short punches.
Viren trying to control but Jessup is working from the bottom.
Nathan Jessup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viren keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jessup's head.
Viren throwing strikes but missing.
Jessup bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Viren's guard.
Jessup with a flurry of punches that miss.
Viren looking for a sweep. Not yet Viren, not yet.
Jessup wants to control from the top but Viren keeps moving.
Viren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jessup drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jessup jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Viren has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jessup throwing strikes from guard but Viren blocks nicely.
Viren wants to sweep here but Jessup controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A punch lands to the side of Jessup 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Viren is looking to clinch.
Jessup keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viren.
Jessup moves forwards but Viren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jessup on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Viren connects with a single shot there.
Jessup avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viren cracks Jessup with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Viren on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Viren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jessup.
Jessup on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Viren lands a jab to the nose.
Viren moves into range and connects with a jab.
Viren cracks Jessup with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nathan Jessup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice jab there from Viren.
Zane Viren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viren is looking to clinch but Jessup is avoiding it.
Jessup takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Viren uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Viren wants to clinch up but Jessup keeps it at a distance.
Viren misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by Viren as he connects with a hook.
Viren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jessup in his tracks.
Viren moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Viren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Viren, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Viren!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey Shabadoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Werner Klemperer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klemperer has chosen Hogan's Heroes as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Werner Klemperer enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Shabadoo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Werner Klemperer!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klemperer scores with a one two! Shabadoo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Klemperer misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Klemperer misses the target.
Klemperer misses with a hook. Shabadoo ducked under it nicely.
Klemperer walks into a straight right hand from Shabadoo.
Klemperer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shabadoo wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Klemperer.
Klemperer throws a good cross that connects.
Shabadoo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shabadoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klemperer throws out the jab.
Shabadoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Klemperer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shabadoo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shabadoo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klemperer.
Shabadoo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shabadoo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shabadoo lands with a shot to the body.
Klemperer misses with an uppercut.
Shabadoo tries to land a leg kick but Klemperer saw it coming and moves away.
Klemperer misses with a combination
and Shabadoo counters with a low kick, right behind Klemperer 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klemperer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klemperer thows a huge punch but Shabadoo dodges it nicely.
Shabadoo tries to roll over but Klemperer keeps him under control.
Klemperer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shabadoo sees it coming and defends easily.
Klemperer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shabadoo sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shabadoo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Klemperer is working away from the top position though.
Klemperer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shabadoo is just riding it out for now. Klemperer eventually gives up the hold.
Shabadoo looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shabadoo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Klemperer drops back looking for a leg! Shabadoo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shabadoo manages to kick Klemperer off! Klemperer jumps back into Shabadoo's guard.
Shabadoo keeping full guard, as Klemperer tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shabadoo throws a nice looking combination but Klemperer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shabadoo tried to score with a low kick but Klemperer checks it.
Klemperer walks into a stiff left hand from Shabadoo.
Shabadoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klemperer manages to avoid it.
Shabadoo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Shabadoo misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shabadoo throws a combination that misses
and Klemperer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klemperer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shabadoo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klemperer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shabadoo lands with a nice body kick.
Shabadoo thows a body shot but no joy.
Klemperer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Klemperer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shabadoo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klemperer.
Shabadoo wants to improve his position but Klemperer is controlling well.
Klemperer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Klemperer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shabadoo is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klemperer throwing shots but Shabadoo is blocking nicely.
Klemperer wants to work for an arm triangle but Shabadoo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shabadoo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shabadoo.
Shabadoo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Klemperer manages to get himself to full guard.
Shabadoo looking to pass the guard.
Shabadoo drops back looking for a leg! Klemperer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Klemperer manages to kick Shabadoo off! Shabadoo jumps back into Klemperer's guard.
Shabadoo cracks Klemperer with a solid left hand.
Shabadoo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Werner Klemperer 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.
Shabadoo blocks a jab.
Shabadoo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shabadoo lands a nice looking body shot.
Klemperer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shabadoo is fending him off so far but Klemperer persists. Nope, Shabadoo circles away and we're back to standing.
Shabadoo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shabadoo works Klemperer's body with a nice hook.
Klemperer misses with a double jab.
Klemperer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shabadoo missing with a left hand there. Klemperer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Shabadoo misses the target.
Klemperer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shabadoo tries to clinch there but Klemperer circles away.
Joey Shabadoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shabadoo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shabadoo closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Shabadoo - that landed with a thud.
Shabadoo blocks an elbow strike from Klemperer.
Klemperer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shabadoo lands an uppercut.
Klemperer blocks an uppercut.
Klemperer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shabadoo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shabadoo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klemperer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klemperer throws a lazy right hand but Shabadoo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shabadoo lands a nice looking body shot.
Shabadoo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Klemperer counters with a left and a right that stings Shabadoo.
Shabadoo is looking to wear down Klemperer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Klemperer lands a body shot.
Good exchange - Shabadoo coming out on top.
Klemperer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shabadoo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Klemperer avoids the head kick by Shabadoo.
A lazy left from Klemperer finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Shabadoo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klemperer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shabadoo cracks a nice hook into Klemperer's ribs.
Shabadoo looks to land a right hand but Klemperer moved out of range.
Shabadoo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shabadoo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Klemperer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Klemperer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Klemperer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shabadoo moves away.
Shabadoo throws a jab when Klemperer was well out of range.
Shabadoo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shabadoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klemperer cracks Shabadoo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shabadoo moves out of range of the strikes.
Klemperer throws a big shot that misses.
Shabadoo misses with a telegraphed body shot
so Klemperer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klemperer drops back looking for a leg! Shabadoo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shabadoo manages to kick Klemperer off! Klemperer jumps back into Shabadoo's guard.
Klemperer wants to pass the guard but Shabadoo is keeping the position.
Shabadoo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Klemperer is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Klemperer advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo is pushing Klemperer's head away, looking to escape. Klemperer manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shabadoo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Klemperer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shabadoo some visible discomfort.
Klemperer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shabadoo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Klemperer tries for a kimura but Shabadoo is defending well.
Klemperer scores with a couple of short elbows.
Klemperer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shabadoo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shabadoo throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Shabadoo is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shabadoo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shabadoo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Klemperer's best efforts.
Klemperer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shabadoo looking for submissions off his back.
Klemperer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shabadoo is looking to improve his position.
Klemperer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shabadoo sees it coming and defends easily.
Klemperer wants to take a breather but Shabadoo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Werner Klemperer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shabadoo scores with a three punch combo!
Shabadoo throws a body punch but Klemperer moves out of range.
Klemperer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klemperer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Klemperer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shabadoo.
Klemperer lands with a good body shot.
Klemperer misses with a double jab.
Shabadoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klemperer was well out of range. Poor timing from Shabadoo.
Klemperer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Klemperer blocks a jab.
Shabadoo throws a wild body kick that Klemperer sees coming a mile off.
Shabadoo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Klemperer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Klemperer throws a jab but it's blocked by Shabadoo.
Shabadoo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Klemperer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shabadoo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Shabadoo misses with a looping right.
Klemperer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shabadoo throws a sloppy head kick and Klemperer moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klemperer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Klemperer misses with a two punch combination.
Klemperer throws a combination. Shabadoo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Klemperer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shabadoo moves into the clinch.
Shabadoo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Klemperer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shabadoo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Klemperer tries to throw a body punch but Shabadoo avoids it by throwing Klemperer back against the cage.
Klemperer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shabadoo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shabadoo digs a right hand underneath Klemperer's ribcage. Klemperer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shabadoo is looking to control Klemperer's arms but Klemperer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shabadoo has his back to the cage.
Shabadoo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Klemperer tries to pull guard but Shabadoo won't allow it.
Klemperer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shabadoo's elbow.
Klemperer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shabadoo is defending well for now.
Klemperer misses with an elbow over the top.
Shabadoo is leaning against Klemperer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shabadoo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klemperer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shabadoo smiles and moves away.
Joey Shabadoo is winning the standup battle so far.
Klemperer misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klemperer staying out of range there.
Shabadoo lands a nice shot to the body.
Shabadoo scores with a shot to the body.
Klemperer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klemperer looks to score with a jab to the body but Shabadoo is just out of range.
Shabadoo just misses with a punch to the body.
Klemperer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shabadoo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Klemperer throws a one two combo.
Joey Shabadoo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shabadoo with a nice cross.
Klemperer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Klemperer misses with a two punch combination.
Shabadoo scores with a sloppy right hand. Klemperer should have avoided that one.
Shabadoo with a hook.
Shabadoo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shabadoo misses with a hook.
Klemperer lands with a shot to the body.
Klemperer blocks a head kick by Shabadoo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klemperer swinging wildly here.
Shabadoo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shabadoo is looking to clinch but Klemperer is avoiding it.
Shabadoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klemperer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Klemperer catches Shabadoo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Klemperer lands with a nice combination. Shabadoo backs away looking to recover.
Klemperer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Klemperer stuns Shabadoo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shabadoo tries to work over Klemperer's front leg with a kick but Klemperer checks it.
Klemperer throws a jab when Shabadoo was well out of range.
Klemperer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheers as Klemperer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shabadoo doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Klemperer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Klemperer misses the target.
Danga de danga de dang - Klemperer scores with a four punch combination!
Klemperer scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Klemperer lands with a shot to the body.
Klemperer throws a big shot that misses.
Klemperer shoots in but Shabadoo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joey Shabadoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Werner Klemperer.
Shabadoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klemperer moves out of range of the body kick.
Shabadoo misses with a leg kick
and Klemperer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Klemperer.
Some wild striking there from Klemperer.
Klemperer swings for the body but Shabadoo moves out of range.
Shabadoo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klemperer blocks a head kick by Shabadoo.
Shabadoo throws a wild body kick that Klemperer sees coming a mile off.
Klemperer scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from Klemperer lands.
Shabadoo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shabadoo tries to close the distance and clinch but Klemperer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Joey Shabadoo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Klemperer misses with a combination
and Shabadoo counters with a straight right hand.
Klemperer stalks Shabadoo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shabadoo's face. Shabadoo staggers backwards, shaken.
Klemperer lands with a nice combination. Shabadoo backs away looking to recover.
Shabadoo throws a sloppy head kick and Klemperer moves out of range easily.
Klemperer misses with a straight right.
Shabadoo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klemperer throws a good cross that connects.
Shabadoo misses the jab.
Klemperer throws out a loose jab but Shabadoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shabadoo throws a jab but it's blocked by Klemperer.
Shabadoo misses with a body shot.
Klemperer dips to his left and cracks Shabadoo with an uppercut!
Shabadoo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Shabadoo there.
Shabadoo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Shabadoo misses the target.
A big left from Klemperer misses.
Klemperer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shabadoo momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klemperer blocks a jab.
Klemperer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klemperer works over Shabadoo's head and body with a nice combination.
Klemperer throws a jab when Shabadoo was well out of range.
Klemperer connects with a body shot.
Shabadoo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Klemperer looks to land a combination. Shabadoo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A lazy left from Klemperer finds it's target.
Klemperer loads up on a big right hand but Shabadoo slips the punch.
Shabadoo defending well as Klemperer loads up on a big left hand.
Shabadoo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Klemperer lands with a good body shot.
Klemperer lands a jab to the head.
Klemperer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klemperer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Klemperer 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klemperer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shabadoo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shabadoo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shabadoo!
Klemperer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Shabadoo cracks Klemperer with a big right hand but Klemperer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Shabadoo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Shabadoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klemperer slips a jab from Shabadoo.
Klemperer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Klemperer throws an overhand right that lands on Shabadoo's shoulder, as Shabadoo tries to avoid the shot.
Klemperer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klemperer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Shabadoo misses.
Klemperer looks to score with a jab to the body but Shabadoo is just out of range.
Shabadoo clinches but Klemperer breaks the clinch
and Klemperer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Klemperer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shabadoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shabadoo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shabadoo lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Klemperer misses its intended target.
Shabadoo throws a body punch but Klemperer moves out of range.
Klemperer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Shabadoo misses its intended target.
Klemperer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shabadoo throws a one two combo.
Shabadoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klemperer manages to avoid it.
Shabadoo avoids the body shot from Klemperer.
Klemperer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shabadoo connects with a body shot.
Klemperer lands the left hand.
Shabadoo jabs at Klemperer's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klemperer throws a shot from downtown. Shabadoo moves away and avoids it.
Shabadoo throws a series of punches but Klemperer moves out of range.
Shabadoo staying out of range there.
Shabadoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shabadoo misses with a body punch
and Klemperer counters with a nice body shot.
Klemperer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Klemperer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shabadoo's guard.
Werner Klemperer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Klemperer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shabadoo actively working from the bottom here.
Klemperer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shabadoo is staying active underneath Klemperer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Werner Klemperer dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Klemperer shoots in for a takedown but Shabadoo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Klemperer lands a nice hook to Shabadoo's body. Shabadoo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Klemperer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shabadoo throws a wild body kick that Klemperer sees coming a mile off.
Shabadoo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klemperer.
Shabadoo throws a hook but Klemperer avoids it easily.
Klemperer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Klemperer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shabadoo forces Klemperer back against the cage and clinches.
Klemperer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shabadoo has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klemperer.
A short right from Shabadoo.
Klemperer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shabadoo smiles and moves away.
Shabadoo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klemperer swings for the body but Shabadoo moves out of range.
Shabadoo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Klemperer's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Klemperer duly obliges.
Shabadoo slips under a jab from Klemperer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabadoo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klemperer.
Shabadoo is looking to clinch but Klemperer is avoiding it.
Shabadoo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klemperer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klemperer connects with a body shot.
Shabadoo moves away from the strike by Klemperer.
Shabadoo thuds his right hand into Klemperer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shabadoo moves out of range as Klemperer strikes.
Klemperer lands a jab to the nose.
Shabadoo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Klemperer in his tracks.
Shabadoo throws a head kick but Klemperer moves out of range.
Shabadoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Klemperer throws a series of strikes that have Shabadoo backpedaling.
Klemperer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shabadoo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Klemperer staying out of range there.
Shabadoo stuffs the takedown attempt from Klemperer. Klemperer gets slowly back to his feet.
Joey Shabadoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Werner Klemperer.
Shabadoo misses with a hook to the body
and Klemperer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shabadoo misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klemperer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Klemperer does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Shabadoo.
A jab lands there for Klemperer.
Klemperer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shabadoo ducks under a wild hook from Klemperer.
Klemperer lands with a shot to the body.
Klemperer misses with a looping right.
Shabadoo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joey Shabadoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shabadoo - that will leave a mark!
Shabadoo is looking to clinch but Klemperer is avoiding it.
Klemperer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Shabadoo wants to clinch up but Klemperer keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Shabadoo.
Shabadoo misses with a looping right.
Klemperer tries to bum rush Shabadoo with a series of wild strikes but Shabadoo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left lands for Klemperer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shabadoo moves in looking to clinch but Klemperer pushes him off.
A combination from Klemperer does no damage.
Shabadoo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shabadoo moves in looking to clinch but Klemperer pushes him off.
Shabadoo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Klemperer has time to react.
A big left from Klemperer misses.
Klemperer dodges the punch combination from Shabadoo.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Shabadoo throws the kick towards the body but Klemperer avoids it.
Shabadoo misses with a hook.
Klemperer avoids the head kick by Shabadoo.
Shabadoo throws a shot from downtown. Klemperer moves away and avoids it.
Shabadoo loads up on a big right hand but Klemperer slips the punch.
Klemperer lands a jab to the nose.
Shabadoo connects with the punch.
Klemperer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Shabadoo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klemperer throws a hook but Shabadoo avoids it easily.
Klemperer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Klemperer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch combination from Klemperer misses.
Shabadoo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klemperer.
Werner Klemperer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Klemperer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shabadoo circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Klemperer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shabadoo blocks a jab.
Klemperer misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Klemperer.
Klemperer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shabadoo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Klemperer scores with a decent looking hook.
Shabadoo throws a sloppy body shot
and Klemperer counters with a straight right hand.
Klemperer 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.
Klemperer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shabadoo swings for the body but Klemperer moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Werner Klemperer.
I think Klemperer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:50
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Werner Klemperer! Werner Klemperer retains his lightweight title!
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