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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grayson Halverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and uisce uisce beag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Halverson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mobb Deep - Shook Ones II. uisce beag has chosen Watermark by Enya as his entrance music. uisce uisce beag is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grayson Halverson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, uisce uisce beag!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
uisce beag tries to clinch up.
Halverson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halverson throws a right and a left that both miss.
uisce beag is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Halverson.
It looks like uisce uisce beag has been cut.
uisce beag throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halverson misses with a series of wild punches.
uisce beag shoots in for a takedown but Halverson shows good takedown defense.
uisce beag lands a high kick!
Halverson ducks under a wild hook from uisce beag.
Halverson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by uisce beag.
A head kick from uisce beag lands but Halverson takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halverson looks to land a combination but uisce beag avoids it well.
Halverson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Halverson throws a series of punches but uisce beag moves out of range.
Halverson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before uisce beag can pounce on him.
uisce beag lands with a slapping head kick.
Halverson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but uisce beag manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - uisce beag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Halverson throws a series of punches but uisce beag avoids them all with ease.
No luck for uisce beag with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halverson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
uisce beag dodges the punch combination from Halverson.
A combination from Halverson does no damage.
uisce beag throws a looping overhand right but Halverson ducks down to avoid it.
uisce beag showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halverson.
uisce beag tries to close the distance and clinch but Halverson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Halverson throws a head kick that misses
and uisce beag finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
uisce beag shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Halverson sprawls well. Halverson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. uisce beag gets slowly back to his feet.
Grayson Halverson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of uisce uisce beag.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
uisce beag looks to score with a jab to the body but Halverson is just out of range.
uisce beag throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Halverson.
uisce beag fakes the leg kick and cracks Halverson in the body.
Halverson is breathing heavily.
Halverson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
uisce beag shoots for a double leg takedown but Halverson sprawls well. He's pushed uisce beag's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Halverson. No joy for uisce beag on that attempt.
uisce beag misses with a telegraphed body shot
and uisce beag takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halverson swats away the attempt to clinch by uisce beag.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halverson slips a jab from uisce beag.
Halverson throws a series of punches but uisce beag moves out of range.
uisce beag scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
uisce beag throws a lazy right hand but Halverson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick from uisce beag lands but Halverson takes it in his stride.
uisce beag shoots in and drives through. Halverson sprawls well.
uisce beag looks to score with a jab to the body but Halverson is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
uisce beag throws a right and a left that Halverson avoids nicely.
uisce beag tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
uisce uisce beag dominated that round.
The cut man is working on uisce uisce beag's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
uisce beag misses with a body shot.
uisce beag is looking to clinch but Halverson is avoiding it.
Both fighters circling a little - uisce beag finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Halverson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
uisce beag lands a big head kick that sends Halverson tumbling to the mat! uisce beag takes a step backwards and waves Halverson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Halverson is rocked!
Whack! uisce beag lands a heavy head kick that drops Halverson. The ref tackles uisce beag to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Halverson was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). uisce uisce beag!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Rhodes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rhodes walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Rhodes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rhodes tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rhodes's knee momentarily.
Rhodes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhodes struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson wants to break free but Rhodes has control.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rhodes closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rhodes, who protects the arm well.
Johnson stands up and beckons Rhodes to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Johnson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Rhodes wants to clinch
and Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson has Rhodes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rhodes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson jumps guard but Rhodes stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jon Rhodes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Johnson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhodes.
Rhodes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson tries to circle away but Rhodes has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but Rhodes stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rhodes misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Rhodes lands with a short shot to the head.
Rhodes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Rhodes won't allow it.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rhodes or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rhodes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Rhodes.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Rhodes holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Rhodes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rhodes walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. Rhodes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rhodes tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Rhodes avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Rhodes.
A head kick misses from Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jon Rhodes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhodes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Rhodes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson has Rhodes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rhodes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rhodes can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rhodes is keeping busy.
Rhodes cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Rhodes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson cracks Rhodes with a nice body shot.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rhodes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rhodes misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rhodes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhodes slowing the pace effectively.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Rhodes controls the action.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rhodes just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rhodes wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Rhodes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodes is retaining full guard.
Rhodes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnsonis looking to pass into half guard but Rhodes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rhodes is in guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Rhodes controlling him for the moment.
Rhodes wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Rhodes postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rhodes is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Rhodes wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Rhodes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Rhodes lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Kurt Johnson has been cut.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rhodes.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Rhodes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rhodes scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson is rocked!
Rhodes has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Rhodes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Rhodes finish him?
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!
Rhodes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rhodes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Johnson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rhodes smiles and moves away.
Rhodes misses with a double jab.
Rhodes misses with a double jab.
Rhodes looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Rhodes moved away.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Rhodes circles away.
No joy there for Rhodes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rhodes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rhodes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Jon Rhodes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Johnson.
Rhodes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rhodes throws a head punch that misses.
Rhodes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhodes misses with the head strike.
Rhodes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rhodes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rhodes.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhodes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhodes.
Rhodes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Rhodes lands with a left to the head.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhodes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson wants to stall.
Rhodes slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhodes swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Rhodes.
Rhodes leaning against his opponent.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Rhodes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kurt Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rhodes misses with a wild body shot.
Rhodes throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rhodes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Rhodes.
Rhodes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rhodes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhodes tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rhodes sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kurt Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnson in particular looking to stall.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Rhodes defends it.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson stops Rhodes from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rhodes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Rhodes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes struggling a bit here.
Rhodes wants to get back to his feet.
Rhodes is not content to let Johnson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes is trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rhodes sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rhodes tries to escape but Johnson is in control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rhodes tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jon Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Rhodes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rhodes lands a left and a right that send Johnson crashing to the mat, dazed. Rhodes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Rhodes.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Rhodes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Rhodes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left and a right from Rhodes both land. Nice combination.
Rhodes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Rhodes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rhodes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rhodes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rhodes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rhodes wants to clinch.
Rhodes slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhodes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jon Rhodes.
I think Rhodes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Rhodes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niels Bohr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Black Sabbath - Iron Man. Niels Bohr has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niels Bohr!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
It looks like Niels Bohr has been cut.
Bohr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Bohr moves away and avoids it.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones avoids the body shot from Bohr.
Jones closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Bohr! Jones dives in looking to finish! Bohr is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aodhan o hAodha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). o hAodha is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cursum Perficio by Enya. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aiden Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aodhan o hAodha!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a right and a left that o hAodha avoids nicely.
Jackson misses with a hook. o hAodha ducked under it nicely.
o hAodha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
o hAodha misses with a looping right.
o hAodha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Horrible takedown by o hAodha or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
o hAodha wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson throws a jab when o hAodha was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Aiden Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
o hAodha slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
o hAodha avoids the body shot from Jackson.
o hAodha misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
o hAodha is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but o hAodha is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. o hAodha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and o hAodha counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson throws a jab when o hAodha was well out of range.
o hAodha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and o hAodha counters with a nice body kick.
o hAodha drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
o hAodha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
o hAodha throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
o hAodha prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
o hAodha trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
o hAodha throws a big right hand that misses.
o hAodha wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
o hAodha thuds his shin into the meat of Jackson's side.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and o hAodha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
o hAodha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and o hAodha counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing o hAodha from controlling successfully.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
o hAodha throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
o hAodha wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
o hAodha forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
o hAodha prevents Jackson from improving his position.
o hAodha is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
o hAodha punching from mount but Jackson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound.
o hAodha throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
o hAodha unloads with some shots from mount but Jackson bucks and avoids them well.
o hAodha tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
o hAodha throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
o hAodha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
o hAodha is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aodhan o hAodha dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson misses with a combination
and o hAodha counters by moving into the clinch.
o hAodha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
o hAodha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and o hAodha counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at o hAodha to acknowledge the strikes.
A combination from o hAodha does no damage.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and o hAodha counters with a good low kick that Jackson was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson tries to bum rush o hAodha with a series of wild strikes but o hAodha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
o hAodha misses with a double jab.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and o hAodha counters with a two punch combo.
o hAodha ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
o hAodha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
o hAodha shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. o hAodha showed some decent athleticism there.
o hAodha passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids a series of strikes thrown by o hAodha.
o hAodha throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
o hAodha unloads with some shots from mount but Jackson bucks and avoids them well.
Jackson avoids a series of strikes thrown by o hAodha.
o hAodha working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Jackson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips o hAodha off and cradles Jackson's limp body as o hAodha celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Aodhan o hAodha!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Bower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bower comes to the cage accompanied by Triple H Theme Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Bower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Felix Smith!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith moves out of range as Bower strikes.
Bower slips under a jab from Smith.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Bower. Beautiful body shot.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Bower slips the punch.
Bower shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bower circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Bower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bower circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bower counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bower counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bower lands a big shot that drops Smith! Can he finish him?
It looks like Felix Smith has been cut.
Bower with a nice head shot there.
Bower throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Bower wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bower postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Smith is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bower, into his guard.
Bower is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
Bower wants to sweep but no luck.
Bower scores with a nice shot.
Smith tries to stand but Bower is controlling from the bottom.
Bower is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bower throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Bower finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bower 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.
Smith keeping full guard, as Bower tries to pass.
Bower throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Bower wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bower has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bower's guard.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Bower blocks nicely.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith pushes down on Bower's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bower is trying to control but can't.
Bower might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith stands up from half guard.
Some wild striking there from Bower.
Smith with a jab.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Bower.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bower throws out the jab.
Smith throws a body punch but Bower moves out of range.
Felix Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Bower fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bower shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Bower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bower misses with the combination.
Bower fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Bower counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bower counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smith is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Smith avoids the body shot from Bower.
Bower scores with a jab to the body.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Bower.
A combination from Bower does no damage.
Bower misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bower throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bower jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Bower scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Bower had a free shot at his head there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bower throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Bower sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Bower lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bower lands the left hand.
Bower lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bower.
Bower throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bower wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bower fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bower fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Bower looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bower throws a shot to the body.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Bower had a free shot at his head there.
Bower tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Dave Bower is winning the standup battle so far.
Bower throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Bower fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bower throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Bower moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Bower does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bower closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bower fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bower rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheers as Bower lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Bower lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
A right-left combo lands from Bower.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Bower.
Bower throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bower rather than just go for the knockout.
Bower is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Bower throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith tries to bum rush Bower with a series of wild strikes but Bower uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bower throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bower swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Bower throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bower ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bower lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Bower swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bower with a hook.
Bower lands with a shot to the body.
Dave Bower is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bower bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Bower jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bower misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bower lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Bower counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bower.
Bower trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bower thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Bower dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Felix Smith's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bower misses with the combination.
Bower showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith tries to bum rush Bower with a series of wild strikes but Bower uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith throws a right hand that Bower ducks under and follows up with a left that Bower also avoids with ease.
Bower lands a nice looking body shot.
Bower throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
A jab from Bower does it's job there.
A shot to the liver by Bower. Beautiful body shot.
Smith avoids the head kick by Bower.
Nice shot lands for Bower.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bower misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a hook but Bower blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Bower misses.
Bower throws a nice outside leg kick.
A combination from Bower does no damage.
Bower works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bower scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Bower scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith throws a hook but Bower blocks it.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bower throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Bower moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Bower does no damage.
Bower throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
A shot to the liver by Bower. Beautiful body shot.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch up but Bower circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Bower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bower lands an overhand right.
Bower scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Bower off the cage and back into rage.
Bower thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bower backs up against the cage.
Bower tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
A jab from Bower finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Bower does it's job there.
Bower lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bower misses the shot to the body.
Bower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bower throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Bower throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith takes a swing at Bower's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a series of punches but Bower avoids them all with ease.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Bower counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bower jabs at Smith's body.
Bower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bower lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bower was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bower looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith closes the distance but Bower moves to the side
and Bower counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Bower does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bower slips under a jab from Smith.
Bower takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bower ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bower lands a jab.
Dave Bower is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bower changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bower misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith throws a series of punches but Bower moves out of range.
A jab from Smith misses.
Bower throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bower swivels and escapes.
Bower throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bower avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bower moves into range and connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Bower finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Bower's corner calls for a 1-2. Bower obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bower takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Felix Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bower takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Bower showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bower has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Bower!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bubz Phatz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Schulz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bubz Phatz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Schulz!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schulz misses with a straight right.
Phatz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schulz.
Schulz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schulz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Phatz is out of range.
Phatz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phatz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schulz loads up on a big right hand but Phatz slips the punch.
Phatz avoids a punch combination nicely.
A good leg kick by Phatz.
Phatz scores with a hook to the body. Schulz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phatz connects with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Schulz blocks the leg kick.
Schulz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schulz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phatz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Schulz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bubz Phatz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phatz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schulz throws an overhand right that lands on Phatz's shoulder, as Phatz tries to avoid the shot.
Phatz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Phatz.
Phatz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phatz tries to clinch up but Schulz circles away and keeps his distance.
Schulz misses the jab.
Phatz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phatz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schulz doesn't seem bothered though.
Schulz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schulz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Phatz counters with a low kick, right behind Schulz 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schulz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Phatz counters with a nice leg kick.
Schulz misses with a straight left.
Phatz misses the jab.
Phatz misses the shot to the body.
Phatz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schulz.
Schulz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phatz throws a front kick aimed at Schulz's knee but Schulz avoids it well.
Schulz looks to land a left hand but Phatz moved out of range nicely.
Phatz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schulz checks it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Phatz.
Schulz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Decent striking displayed by Phatz there.
Phatz lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Schulz misses its intended target.
Phatz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schulz.
Schulz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phatz.
Schulz misses with an uppercut.
Phatz staying out of range there.
Schulz misses with a body punch
and Phatz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Phatz thows a body shot but no joy.
Schulz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Phatz scores with a leg kick.
Schulz throws a sloppy body shot
and Phatz counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Schulz.
Phatz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Schulz fails to land.
Phatz gets underhooks to prevent Schulz's takedown attempt.
Schulz looks gassed!
Phatz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schulz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Phatz prevents a body shot from Schulz.
Phatz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Phatz lands a knee to the body.
Phatz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schulz's face.
Phatz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Phatz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phatz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Phatz.
Phatz landing knees to the body.
Phatz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Phatz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Phatz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Phatz lands a knee to the body.
Phatz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phatz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Phatz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Schulz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Phatz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Phatz lands a knee to the head.
Phatz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubz Phatz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Phatz - that will leave a mark!
Phatz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schulz cracks Phatz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Schulz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Phatz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phatz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phatz misses with a looping right.
Schulz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Phatz doesn't seem bothered though.
Schulz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schulz misses with a hook.
Phatz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phatz tries to clinch there but Schulz circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phatz misses with a series of wild punches.
Phatz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Schulz.
Schulz misses with a hook.
Phatz tries to clinch there but Schulz circles away.
Schulz dives in and grabs Phatz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phatz pushes down on Schulz's head and hops out.
Schulz misses with a straight left.
Phatz scores with a jab to the head.
Phatz tries to keep at a distance but Schulz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Phatz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Phatz connects with a knee to the head.
Schulz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phatz tries to land a knee to the head but Schulz blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phatz landing knees to the body.
Schulz is breathing heavily.
Schulz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Phatz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Schulz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A knee to the head by Phatz.
Phatz lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Phatz.
Phatz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Phatz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schulz's face.
Phatz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Phatz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Schulz struggles to land a body shot inside as Phatz controls his hands.
Phatz misses with a knee to the head.
Schulz stalling in the clinch but Phatz improves position.
Phatz lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Schulz throws a punch but it's blocked by Phatz.
Phatz lands a nice knee to the body.
Phatz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schulz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Phatz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Phatz scores a nice knee to the body.
Phatz lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phatz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schulz blocks it with crossed arms.
Phatz blocking some punches.
Schulz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phatz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Phatz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schulz.
Phatz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schulz blocks it with crossed arms.
Phatz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Phatz blocking some punches.
Schulz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phatz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schulz works on Phatz's body with a couple of short punches.
Schulz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phatz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phatz tries to land a knee to the head but Schulz blocks with his arms.
Phatz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bubz Phatz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phatz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phatz blocking some punches.
Phatz blocks an elbow strike.
Phatz letting Schulz take a breather here.
Phatz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schulz blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice elbow from Schulz.
Phatz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schulz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Schulz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phatz backwards.
Schulz misses with a punch on the inside.
Phatz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schulz.
Schulz misses with the head strike.
Schulz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phatz crunches a lovely knee into Schulz's ribcage.
Schulz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phatz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schulz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Schulz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Schulz gets through Phatz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schulz lands a body shot.
Phatz blocks an elbow strike.
Phatz missing with knees to the body.
Schulz managing to block the knees to the body from Phatz.
Phatz lands a knee to the head.
Schulz misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schulz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubz Phatz dominated that second round.
That's time! Phatz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Schulz looks for a takedown but Phatz sprawls well.
Schulz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Schulz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Phatz.
Phatz misses with a body shot.
Schulz misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Schulz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schulz misses with a looping right.
Phatz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Phatz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Schulz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Schulz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulz has gone for a leg lock! Phatz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Schulz's guard.
Phatz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schulz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phatz is one step ahead there.
Phatz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Schulz is proving hard to escape from.
Bubz Phatz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Phatz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schulz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Phatz trying to control the position from guard on top but Schulz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schulz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Phatz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schulz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phatz has managed to get both his arms back between Schulz's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phatz content to stall in guard here.
Phatz trying to control the position from guard on top but Schulz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schulz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Phatz's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schulz looking to pass the guard.
Phatz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Schulz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phatz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schulz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phatz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schulz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
John Schulz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schulz looking to pass the guard.
Schulz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Phatz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Phatz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Phatz!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schulz is looking to regain half guard here but Phatz keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Schulz.
I think Phatz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubz Phatz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Salvation kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Marcus Foster has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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220 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dante Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a looping left.
Foster tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Foster scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Dante Jones has been cut.
Foster lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Foster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Foster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster lands a nice looking body shot.
Foster moves out of range of the strikes.
Foster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Foster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Foster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foster is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jones throws a hook but Foster blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones misses with a looping right.
A head kick by Jones misses
and Foster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Foster dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Foster scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones throws a head kick but Foster moves out of range.
Dante Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Foster changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Foster drags him back down.
Foster working the ground and pound.
Foster working the ground and pound from side control.
Jones is rocked!
Foster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Foster in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Jones looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Foster turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Foster!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Night (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Night kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Praise - Seven Dust. Williams is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by No More Mr. Nice Guy. Ray Williams has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Night!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Williams!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Night has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Night there as he acknowledges the shot.
Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Night to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Night drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Night off! Night jumps back into Williams's guard.
Williams keeping full guard, as Night tries to pass.
Williams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Night controls the pace.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Night's guard.
Williams tries to stand but Night is controlling from the bottom.
Night controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Night is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Night bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Night advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Night content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Night is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Night seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Night is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Night works his way into full mount!
Night tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
Night seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Williams is holding on tight.
Night controlling from the full mount.
Night trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Night is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Williams has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Williams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Night is working for a guillotine from mount but Williams frees his head quite easily.
Night looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams is trying to stand up.
Night tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
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.
Night is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Williams is in real trouble.
Williams defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Williams fending off the submission attempt from Night.
Williams looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Night is looking for the choke from the back position but Williams is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Night dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Night changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Night manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Night shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Williams looks to land a combination but Night avoids it well.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Night shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Night. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Night moves away from the strike by Williams.
Night gets a takedown into half guard.
Night slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Night stops Williams from getting back to his feet.
Williams wants to control but Night is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Night is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Williams sees it coming and defends easily.
Williams is looking to control Night's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?
Night with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Night is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Williams sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Night in particular looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frank Night.
Night cracks Williams with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Night closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Night lands in his opponent's guard.
Night trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Williams manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Night had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
Night controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Night has a closed guard, preventing Williams from standing up.
Night controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to stand but Night is controlling from the bottom.
Night looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Night is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams trying to stand up but can't free himself from Night's guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Night uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Night bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams takes a swing at Night's ribcage but misses.
Night fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Night moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Night slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams pivots, looking for a leg kick but Night is out of range and Williams settles back down.
Nice cross by Williams.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Night was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Night slips a straight right by Williams.
Night is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Night is just out of range.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ray Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Night ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Night dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Night's head and hops out.
Night walks into a jab.
Night fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Williams sprawls well initially but Night persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Night wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Williams is looking to get back to full guard here but Night has managed to pass to side control instead.
Williams tries to hold on but Night pushes him away.
Williams holds of for dear life.
Williams wants to control but Night is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Night is looking to work his way around to Williams's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Williams wants to hold on but Night pushes him away.
Williams is trying to escape the mount but Night keeps good control and instead manages to take Williams's back.
Night controlling well, preventing Williams from escaping the position.
Night is riding his opponent, not letting Williams buck him off.
Night wants to control but Williams is keeping busy.
Night is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Night is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Williams defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
I really don't envy Williams right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams holding both Night 's hands and preventing any damage.
Williams is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Williams showing good submission defense here.
Night looking to break Williams's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Williams remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Night will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Williams tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Night trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Night not allowing Williams to control his hands.
Williams really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Night's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Night looking to break Williams's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Williams remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Night will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Night looking to break Williams's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Williams remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Night will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Night is hanging on to Williams's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
Williams trying to get back to his feet but Night is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Night not allowing Williams to control his hands.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet but Night has full control of the position and if anything, Williams has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Williams tries to escape the position.
Williams has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Night working for a choke but Williams is defending well.
Williams controlling Night 's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Night showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Night has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Night!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fresh Hamz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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178 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fresh Hamz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Grant!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant looks to land a right hand but Hamz moved out of range.
Hamz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hamz takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamz.
Hamz moves out of range as Grant strikes.
Hamz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hamz swats away the attempt to clinch by Grant.
Grant gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hamz.
Grant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
Hamz lands with a good body shot.
Grant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
Hamz has managed to clinch.
Hamz is leaning against Grant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grant tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hamz lands a body shot.
Grant looks gassed!
Hamz digs a right hand underneath Grant's ribcage. Grant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Hamz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hamz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jeff Grant has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Hamz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hamz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hamz rushes Grant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Hamz.
Grant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hamz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hamz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Hamz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hamz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hamz.
A shot in the inside from Hamz.
Hamz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Hamz.
Hamz thuds a left hand into Grant's body.
Hamz lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamz digs a good body shot into Grant's ribs.
Hamz lands a jab.
Hamz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hamz cracks Grant with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hamz has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Grant to stand back up!
Grant is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grant is still on wobbly legs! Can Hamz finish him?
Hamz rushes Grant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Hamz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Hamz - that landed with a thud.
Grant seems to have recovered his senses.
Hamz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hamz just leaning against Grant, taking a breather.
Grant misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hamz.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hamz.
Hamz effectively controlling the action here.
Hamz lands a body shot.
Hamz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
A right hand to the body from Hamz.
Hamz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grant.
Hamz scores with a shoulder strike.
Hamz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hamz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grant has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grant there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hamz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hamz sizes up Grant with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hamz closes the distance and pushes Grant back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hamz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grant walks into a jab.
Hamz scores with a jab.
Hamz lands a hook that stumbles Grant back into the cage. Hamz follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Grant to the canvas! Hamz pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Grant has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Fresh Hamz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Constantine I the Great (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mordechai Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). the Great kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is No More Mr. Nice Guy . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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275 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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20
270 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Constantine I the Great!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mordechai Marx!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marx misses with a hook. the Great ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Marx misses.
the Great swinging wildly here.
Marx lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marx misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marx pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marx throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marx dodges the punch combination from the Great.
Marx throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
the Great takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marx lands a head shot.
It looks like Constantine I the Great has been cut.
Marx shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts the Great as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx just misses with a punch to the body.
the Great is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
the Great works the jab nicely.
It looks like Mordechai Marx has been cut.
the Great connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marx staying out of range there.
Nice takedown defense from the Great. No joy for Marx on that attempt.
Marx lands with a hook. the Great tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
the Great moves out of range as Marx throws a body kick.
Marx's corner calls for a 1-2. Marx obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circling - Marx throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
the Great misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
the Great throws the left hand but Marx avoids the punch easily.
Marx shoots in but the Great avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Constantine I the Great has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mordechai Marx.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as the Great checks a leg kick.
the Great misses with a hook. Marx ducked under it nicely.
the Great lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marx lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and the Great has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from the Great and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marx misses with a hook to the body
and the Great connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
the Great drops Marx with a beautiful combination! Marx stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - the Great is looking for the KO!
Marx is rocked!
Marx lands a nice leg kick that just misses the Great's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Great misses with a looping left.
Marx throws the kick towards the body but the Great avoids it.
Marx scores with a hook.
the Great takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marx throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marx throws a combination that misses
and the Great counters with a crisp one two that drops Marx! the Great thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Marx to his feet! Marx is in big trouble!
Marx is still on wobbly legs! Can the Great finish him?
That has opened up Mordechai Marx's cut even more.
Marx is trying desperately to land a takedown but the Great is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Marx.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marx circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by the Great. Marx falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for the Great!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Constantine I the Great!
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