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TTFC 155lb Tournment Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mac Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Coon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Coon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mac Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Justin Coon!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen throws a hook but Coon avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hansen missing with a left hand there. Coon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hansen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hansen working some strikes from top position.
Coon trying to control the position.
Coon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hansen is controlling him.
Hansen trying to control but Coon is working from the bottom.
Hansen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Coon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hansen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hansen is looking to land body kicks.
Coon misses with a takedown
and Hansen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Coon's guard.
Coon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hansen wants to pass the guard but Coon is keeping the position.
Hansen throws a strike but Coon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hansen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coon stands up from Hansen's guard - Coon perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coon fails with the takedown
and Hansen counters with a single leg into guard. Coon didn't expect that.
Hansen postures up in Coon's guard and throws a big left but Coon blocks it.
Hansen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Coon working a defensive guard here.
Hansen looking to pass the guard.
Coon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hansen stands up from Coon's guard - Hansen perhaps looking for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hansen avoids it really well and circles away.
Mac Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Coon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown but Coon shows good takedown defense.
Hansen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coon slips a jab from Hansen.
Coon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hansen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hansen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hansen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coon looks gassed!
Hansen works the jab nicely.
Hansen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coon.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hansen.
Hansen happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Coon keeps Hansen under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Coon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hansen landing a few strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hansen trying to control the position but Coon is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Hansen 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.
Coon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hansen.
Coon has his takedown stuffed
and Hansen counters with a shoot takedown. Coon fights it but they end up in guard.
Hansen thows a big elbow that misses.
Hansen postures up.
Hansen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hansen throws a strike but Coon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Coon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Coon is breathing heavily.
Hansen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coon wanted to stand there but Hansen had control of the position.
Coonis looking to pass into half guard but Hansen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hansen is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansen throws and elbow that misses. Coon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hansen's guard. Nice move by Coon!
Hansen has a closed guard, preventing Coon from standing up.
Coon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hansen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coon is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Coon trying to control but Hansen is working from the bottom.
Hansen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Coon advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coon trying to control from half guard but Hansen is working away.
Hansen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hansen tries to get out of the position.
Coon misses with a head shot. Hansen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Coon distracts Hansen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Coon stopping the sweep attempt from Hansen.
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.
Coon wanted to stand there but Hansen had control of the position.
Coon wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving.
Coon landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hansen is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Hansen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hansen misses with a takedown attempt - Coon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hansen drops his hands momentarily and Coon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hansen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hansen tries to clinch
and Coon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hansen tries to break the clinch but Coon is controlling the position.
Hansen is pressed up against the cage. Coon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hansen down to the mat. Hansen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Hansen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Coon throws a nice head kick!
Hansen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Coon counters with a series of strikes. Hansen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hansen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Coon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hansen throwing strikes but missing.
Hansen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hansen throws a strike but Coon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coon stays in close to Hansen's body and controls the position.
Coon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hansen is keeping the position for now.
Coon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coon thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hansen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coon won't allow Hansen to get back to his feet.
Mac Hansen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hansen looking to control but Coon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hansen throwing strikes here but Coon is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Coon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Coon thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Coon wants to stand and escape but instead Hansen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coon doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Coon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hansen with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Coon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hansen misses with a straight right.
Justin Coon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coon misses with a takedown attempt
and Hansen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mac Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Coon.
Hansen stops Coon from standing up.
Hansen works over Coon with some ground and pound from guard.
Hansen postures up and lands a big shot to Coon's brow.
Hansen is stalling in the full guard.
Hansen trying to control but Coon is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Hansen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hansen, 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 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Hansen!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Toshi Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and damien ruffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toshi Suzuki has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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130 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toshi Suzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, damien ruffy!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ruffy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Suzuki misses with a hook.
Suzuki connects with a nice looking jab.
ruffy shoots in but no luck this time.
Suzuki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
ruffy looks for a takedown but Suzuki sprawls well.
Toshi Suzuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of damien ruffy.
Suzuki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki throws an overhand right that lands on ruffy's shoulder, as ruffy tries to avoid the shot.
Toshi Suzuki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suzuki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Suzuki missing with a left hand there. ruffy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
ruffy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suzuki.
ruffy looks for a takedown but Suzuki sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by ruffy or perhaps it was just good defense by Suzuki which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
ruffy moves away from the strike by Suzuki.
The fighters circle momentarily. Suzuki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
ruffy tries to clinch up.
Suzuki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ruffy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
ruffy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ruffy looks for a takedown but Suzuki sprawls well.
Suzuki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Suzuki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ruffy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suzuki throws a shot to the body.
Suzuki lands with a nice body punch.
Nice takedown defense from Suzuki. No joy for ruffy on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ruffy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
ruffy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suzuki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping ruffy at a distance.
Suzuki cracks a nice hook into ruffy's ribs.
Suzuki misses with a straight left.
ruffy shoots in for a double leg but Suzuki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
ruffy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Suzuki finds it's way round the side to connect with ruffy's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Suzuki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Suzuki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suzuki misses with an uppercut. ruffy saw that one coming.
Suzuki throws a shot from downtown. ruffy moves away and avoids it.
Suzuki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Suzuki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between ruffy's hands.
ruffy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suzuki misses with an uppercut.
Suzuki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from ruffy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suzuki. ruffy does a little dance to reset his feet.
ruffy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Suzuki circles away.
Suzuki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Suzuki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. ruffy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Suzuki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ruffy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Suzuki scores with a shot to the body.
Suzuki throws a jab but it's blocked by ruffy.
Suzuki throws a body punch but ruffy moves out of range.
Suzuki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from ruffy is defended easily by Suzuki.
Toshi Suzuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of damien ruffy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
ruffy wants to clinch up but Suzuki keeps it at a distance.
Donk. Suzuki catches ruffy right on the button with a cross.
Suzuki connects with a right hand. ruffy shakes it off.
ruffy looks for a takedown but Suzuki sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Suzuki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Toshi Suzuki is winning the standup battle so far.
ruffy shoots for a double leg takedown but Suzuki sprawls well. He's pushed ruffy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Suzuki 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.
Suzuki thuds his right hand into ruffy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Suzuki dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
ruffy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Suzuki misses with a hook. ruffy ducked under it nicely.
Suzuki lands with a good body shot.
Suzuki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of ruffy's head.
ruffy fails with a takedown attempt.
ruffy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ruffy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Suzuki finds it's way round the side to connect with ruffy's head.
Suzuki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Suzuki moves into range and connects with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from ruffy.
ruffy tries to clinch but Suzuki moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki takes a swing at ruffy's ribcage but misses.
Toshi Suzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Suzuki.
ruffy doesn't manage to clinch there - Suzuki circles away.
Suzuki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Suzuki swings for the body but ruffy moves out of range.
Suzuki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ruffy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
ruffy moves out of range of the body kick.
A big right from Suzuki misses.
ruffy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Suzuki pinned against the cage. Suzuki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Toshi Suzuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of damien ruffy.
Suzuki moves into range and connects with a jab.
damien ruffy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Suzuki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
ruffy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Suzuki lands a jab to the nose.
ruffy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Suzuki connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Suzuki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Suzuki 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Suzuki!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bastian Rolfes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiger Cruz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bastian Rolfes's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bastian Rolfes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tiger Cruz!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz scores with a nice head shot.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Cruz. No joy for Rolfes on that attempt.
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rolfes is defended easily by Cruz.
Cruz lands an overhand right.
It looks like Bastian Rolfes has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
Cruz scores with a nice right hand.
Rolfes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cruz is not content to let Rolfes control the position.
Rolfes tries for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz is trying to get back to his feet.
Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Rolfes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.
Rolfes tries for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rolfes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Rolfes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cruz!
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.
Cruz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cruz reaches up to try and control the position but Rolfes seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Cruz rolls and tries to escape and now Rolfes has his back!
Cruz trying to get back to his feet but Rolfes is in full control for now.
Rolfes is not going to allow Cruz to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rolfes is persistently looking for the submission but Cruz is defending it well.
Cruz tries to escape the position.
Cruz controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
I would not like to be Cruz right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolfes looking for the choke but no joy.
Cruz is trying to roll into a better position but Rolfes has get a rear naked choke and Cruz is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bastian Rolfes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zak Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kolbe Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Zak Maxwell has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zak Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kolbe Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bryant.
Maxwell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bryant.
Maxwell scores with a jab.
Bryant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bryant misses with a low kick.
Bryant keeps the fight on the outside.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bryant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maxwell.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maxwell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Maxwell is looking to work some ground and pound but Bryant has wrist control.
Maxwell thows a big elbow that misses.
Bryant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bryant is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bryant can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maxwell tries to free his leg and advance position but Bryant is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bryant changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maxwell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell is not content to let Bryant control the position.
Bryant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maxwell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maxwell can't do much from the bottom here.
Maxwell regains half guard.
Bryant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maxwell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maxwell is staying active underneath Bryant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bryant prevents Maxwell from improving his position.
Maxwell trying to hold on to Bryant's head to control him but Bryant postures up.
Maxwell is pressing down on Bryant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maxwell 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.
Bryant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maxwell has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bryant has passed into side control.
Bryant scores with punches from side control.
Maxwell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maxwell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bryant's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bryant's back!
Bryant tries to break free.
Maxwell lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Maxwell looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Maxwell is hanging on to Bryant's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maxwell scores with strikes from the back.
Maxwell gets his hands free as Bryant looks to control.
Maxwell lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Maxwell.
Bryant tries to roll but Maxwell sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell not allowing Bryant to control his hands.
Bryant looks gassed!
Maxwell loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bryant hold on?
Bryant wants to control his opponent's hands but Maxwell gets his hands free.
Maxwell lands a shot to the body.
Maxwell scores with punches and elbows.
Bryant can't escape the position.
Bryant is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maxwell lands punches and elbows.
Bryant looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Maxwell gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant rolls, trying to escape but Maxwell keeps control of the position.
Maxwell scores with strikes from the back.
Maxwell is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Bryant up.
Bryant is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Maxwell off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Maxwell gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Bryant looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bryant tries to roll but Maxwell sticks to his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maxwell connects with a big shot to the side of Bryant's head.
Maxwell throwing damaging strikes from the back! Bryant could be in trouble here!
Bryant wants to escape the position.
Bryant is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Maxwell gets his way!
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!
Bryant wants to control his opponent's hands but Maxwell gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Maxwell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt
and Maxwell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bryant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maxwell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bryant is trying to keep Maxwell in close.
Maxwell trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Maxwell wants to pass the guard but Bryant is keeping the position.
Bryant has control of Maxwell's left arm, preventing Maxwell from doing any damage.
Bryant looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jab from Maxwell.
Kolbe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maxwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant throws a jab when Maxwell was well out of range.
Maxwell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bryant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maxwell counters with a takedown into side control.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
Bryant is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bryant has hold of Maxwell's hands but Maxwell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bryant tries to get to full guard but Maxwell has control of the leg.
Maxwell works his way into side control.
Zak Maxwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bryant avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Maxwell.
Maxwell lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bryant down.
Bryant is looking to regain half guard here but Maxwell keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell tries to advance to mount but Bryant denies him.
Bryant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maxwell lands a nice forearm strike.
Bryant is looking for a sweep.
Bryant avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Maxwell.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bryant misses with an uppercut. Maxwell saw that one coming.
Bryant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maxwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zak Maxwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kolbe Bryant.
Bryant tries for a takedown but Maxwell circles away easily
letting Maxwell counter with a right hand.
Maxwell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bryant was covering up waiting for the punch and Maxwell finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell passes Bryant's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maxwell prevents Bryant from improving his position.
Maxwell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bryant taking some punishment here, with Maxwell in his half guard.
Maxwell winds up and cracks Bryant with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maxwell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bryant is trying is best to control the position here.
Bryant is pressing down on Maxwell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bryant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bryant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bryant is looking to sweep but instead, Maxwell has passed into half guard.
Bryant wants to improve his position but Maxwell is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bryant taking some punishment here, with Maxwell in his half guard.
Bryant tries to get to full guard but Maxwell has control of the leg.
Bryant taking some punishment here, with Maxwell in his half guard.
Maxwell tries to pass to full mount but Bryant defends it.
Bryant manages to get to full guard.
Maxwell throwing strikes from guard but Bryant blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maxwell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bryant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Maxwell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Maxwell lands a glancing blow to the side of Bryant's head.
Bryant misses with a combination
and Maxwell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maxwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bryant tries to avoid it but Maxwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bryant to the ground. Bryant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bryant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maxwell.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Maxwell.
Bryant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maxwell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt
and Maxwell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bryant is pressing down on Maxwell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maxwell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maxwell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maxwell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bryant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Maxwell from controlling successfully.
Maxwell is looking to work some ground and pound but Bryant has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maxwell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bryant is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bryant manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bryant cracks Maxwell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The referee warns Maxwell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Maxwell tries to reverse the position but Bryant maintains control.
Bryant pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bryant lands a heavy elbow.
Bryant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bryant with a couple of short strikes.
Kolbe Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maxwell is desperately trying to improve his position but Bryant has a good base and remains in mount.
Maxwell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bryant slips a nice elbow through Maxwell's hands, connecting with Maxwell's forehead.
Bryant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bryant missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bryant scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maxwell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bryant's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bryant's back!
Maxwell scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Bryant is looking for a way out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Maxwell's arms.
Maxwell avoiding Bryant 's attempts to control his hands.
Will Maxwell go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Maxwell thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Bryant manages to reverse the position and now he's in Maxwell's guard. Nice work there by Bryant.
Maxwell is controlling Bryant's posture.
Bryant postures up and lands a big shot to Maxwell's brow.
Bryant trying to control but Maxwell is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell working for a triangle but Bryant defends it easily.
Bryant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bryant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bryant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maxwell is keeping the position for now.
Zak Maxwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bryant makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maxwell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bryant manages to get himself to full guard.
Maxwell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maxwell with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zak Maxwell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maxwell 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 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zak Maxwell!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Smith Wesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wesson comes to the cage accompanied by Cryin like a Bitch. 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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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
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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
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Smith Wesson!
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, Gabriel Gray!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Wesson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wesson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wesson shoots in but Gray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gray walks into a stiff left hand from Wesson.
Wesson lands with a cross.
Wesson gets a clinch.
Gray can't break the clinch.
Wesson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gray.
Wesson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gray's efforts to push away.
Gray is trying to break free.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wesson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gray misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wesson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wesson stalls.
Gray wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wesson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gray scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gray avoiding damage as Wesson throws knees to the body.
Gray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gray working aggressively here.
Wesson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gray managing to block the knees to the body from Wesson.
Wesson has Gray pressed against the cage, preventing Gray from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wesson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gray's brow.
Wesson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gray is trying to break the clinch but Wesson is controlling him.
Wesson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wesson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wesson.
Gray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wesson controlling the action here for a moment.
Wesson lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Gray fails to land.
Gray is trying to break free.
Wesson has Gray pressed against the cage, preventing Gray from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray lands an uppercut.
Gray dodges an elbow strike from Wesson.
Gray avoiding damage as Wesson throws knees to the body.
Gray scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gray wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gray tries to break free but Wesson pushes him back against the cage.
Wesson missing with knees to the body.
Wesson is stalling here.
Gray swings wildly with an uppercut but Wesson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wesson obliges.
Wesson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gray lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wesson landing knees to the body.
Gray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gray wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wesson has him pressed against the cage.
Gray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wesson is leaning against Gray and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wesson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grays head.
Wesson scores a nice knee to the body.
Gray looks gassed!
Gray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gray wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gray tries to stall but Wesson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gray avoids it.
Wesson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gray takes a shot to the head.
Wesson missing with knees to the body.
Gray working aggressively here.
Gray is looking to break free of the clinch but Wesson has double underhooks.
Wesson tries a knee to the head but Gray blocks it.
Gray is trying to break the clinch but Wesson is controlling him.
Wesson misses with an elbow strike.
Gray breaks from the clinch.
Wesson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gray circles away.
Wesson misses the jab.
Gray lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gray keeps the fight on the outside.
Wesson tries a head kick but it misses.
Gray throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gray loads up on a big right hand but Wesson slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesson blocks a leg kick.
Wesson lands a jab to the nose.
Wesson drops his hands momentarily and Gray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Smith Wesson has been cut.
Gray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wesson.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wesson moves away.
Wesson slips under a jab from Gray.
Wesson misses with a hook. Gray ducked under it nicely.
Gray fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wesson checks it well.
Wesson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gray moves away.
Gray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wesson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gray throws a head kick that half lands.
Wesson misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smith Wesson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Smith Wesson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wesson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wesson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gray takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wesson tries to clinch up but Gray circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith Wesson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wesson throws a lazy head kick
and Gray counters with a good, hard body kick but Wesson shrugs it off.
Wesson tries to move into range but Gray moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wesson throws a leg kick
and Gray counters with an inside leg kick.
Wesson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gray looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wesson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gray pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wesson is out of range and Gray settles back down.
Nice takedown defense from Gray. No joy for Wesson on that attempt.
Gray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wesson.
Wesson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gray counters with a low kick, right behind Wesson 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray throws a chopping leg kick but Wesson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick from Gray is predictable there
and Wesson counters with a head kick. That will keep Gray thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A swing and a miss from Wesson.
Wesson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wesson scores with a head kick.
Wesson slips a straight right by Gray.
Wesson scores with a jab. Gray acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gray throws a head kick that misses.
Gray throws a chopping leg kick but Wesson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wesson misses with an uppercut. Gray saw that one coming.
Gabriel Gray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Gray. No joy for Wesson on that attempt.
A big left from Gray misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wesson. Gray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wesson tries to clinch but Gray moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wesson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wesson moves into range and clinches up with Gray.
Wesson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gray's efforts to push away.
Gray trying to stall but Wesson improves his position.
Gray tries to break the clinch but Wesson is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Wesson - that landed with a thud.
Wesson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gray wants to break free but Wesson has control.
Wesson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gray blocks it with crossed arms.
Gray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wesson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Gabriel Gray has been cut.
Wesson keeps control of Gray as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Gray's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gray wants to break free but Wesson has control.
Gray has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wesson blocks an uppercut.
Gray looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wesson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gray is defending well for now.
Gray wants to break free but Wesson has control.
Wesson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gray.
Wesson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gray is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gray is trying to break the clinch but Wesson has him pressed against the cage.
Wesson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gray's efforts to push away.
Gray manages to break the clinch.
Wesson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gray.
Gray throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wesson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gray checks it well.
A head kick misses from Wesson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wesson checks a leg kick.
A big right from Wesson misses.
Wesson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wesson throwing shots but Gray is blocking nicely.
Wesson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gray wants to improve his position but Wesson is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gray is looking to control Wesson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gray avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Wesson there.
Gray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wesson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gray won't allow Wesson to pass to mount.
Wesson winds up and cracks Gray with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gray is looking to control Wesson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gray avoid being mounted?
Gray manages to get to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gray working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gabriel Gray will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Wesson scores with a jab.
Wesson lands with a slapping head kick.
Wesson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gray lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gray swats away the attempt to clinch by Wesson.
Gray throws a solid leg kick but Wesson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gray.
Gray slips a straight right by Wesson.
A slow jab from Wesson misses its intended target.
Gray scoring well with a low kick there.
Gray misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Wesson.
Gray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wesson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wesson.
Gray throws a leg kick but Wesson moved away.
Wesson avoids the head kick by Gray.
Gray dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wesson. That did some damage!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gray throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gray just misses with a punch to the body.
Wesson slips under a jab.
Gray throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wesson.
Wesson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gabriel Gray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gray scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wesson.
A big right from Gray misses.
Wesson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gray misses with a straight right.
Gray takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gray lands the left hand.
Wesson scores with a hook.
Gray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wesson manages to avoid it.
Wesson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wesson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wesson takes a swing at Gray's ribcage but misses.
Gray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wesson checks a leg kick nicely.
Wesson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wesson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wesson fails with the takedown.
Wesson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wesson.
A slow jab from Gray misses its intended target.
Gray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wesson misses with a shot to the body
and Gray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wesson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
Gray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wesson.
Wesson pushes Gray up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Gray's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wesson prevents Gray from breaking the clinch.
Gray wants to get back to striking at distance but Wesson won't allow it.
Gray avoids the elbow strike from Wesson, against the cage.
Wesson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gray or not.
Wesson is leaning against Gray and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wesson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gray breaks from the clinch.
Wesson looks to throw the jab but Gray is out of range.
Wesson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gray ducks under a wild hook from Wesson.
Gray works the jab nicely.
Wesson throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gray on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gray keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gray lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wesson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Gray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gray has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gabriel Gray!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Hawks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekial Sallad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawks comes to the cage accompanied by over the top. On his way into the cage it seems that Lincoln Hawks has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lincoln Hawks seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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164 lbs
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165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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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
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lincoln Hawks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ezekial Sallad!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hawks misses the jab.
Hawks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sallad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hawks to score with a decent uppercut.
Sallad blocks a head kick by Hawks.
Hawks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hawks throws out a loose jab but Sallad uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Sallad blocks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sallad. Hawks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sallad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sallad blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sallad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawks.
Sallad shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hawks is trying to defend but Sallad finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sallad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawks's head.
Sallad trying to mount his opponent but Hawks defends it.
Sallad throwing shots but Hawks is blocking nicely.
Sallad wants to work for an arm triangle but Hawks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hawks has one foot on Sallad's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sallad missing with a left hand there. Hawks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hawks throws a head kick that Sallad semi-blocks.
It looks like Ezekial Sallad has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sallad looks to throw the jab but Hawks is out of range.
Hawks takes a swing at Sallad's ribcage but misses.
Hawks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawks swings for the body but Sallad moves out of range.
Hawks scores with a leg kick.
Sallad misses the jab.
Sallad avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawks throws a front kick aimed at Sallad's knee but Sallad avoids it well.
Hawks lands with a shot to the body.
Hawks throws a looping overhand right but Sallad ducks down to avoid it.
Hawks throws a series of punches but Sallad moves out of range.
Hawks explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sallad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hawks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sallad looks gassed!
Hawks throws a right and a left that Sallad avoids nicely.
Hawks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hawks throws a head kick that Sallad semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawks punishes Sallad's body with a nice straight punch.
Hawks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sallad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Sallad misses.
Sallad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Hawks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekial Sallad's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sallad misses with a looping right.
A jab from Sallad finds it's way through Hawks's defenses.
Sallad dodges the punch combination from Hawks.
Lincoln Hawks is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sallad.
Hawks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hawks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sallad.
Hawks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sallad is breathing heavily.
Hawks misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Hawks does no damage.
Hawks tests Sallad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lincoln Hawks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawks clobbers Sallad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hawks tries a head kick but it misses.
Sallad looks to land a combination but Hawks avoids it well.
Sallad avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sallad connects with a nice looking jab.
Sallad checks a leg kick nicely.
Hawks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sallad moves away.
Hawks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good exchange - Hawks coming out on top.
Hawks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawks misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sallad.
Sallad blocks a low kick nicely.
Hawks throws a series of punches but Sallad moves out of range.
Hawks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Sallad misses.
Nice sprawl there from Hawks as Sallad shoots in.
Hawks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sallad looks to land a right hand but Hawks moved out of range.
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.
Sallad misses with a body shot.
Hawks connects with a body shot.
Sallad looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawks is just out of range.
Hawks throws a jab but it's blocked by Sallad.
Hawks throws a leg kick which misses Sallad's front leg but catches the back leg as Sallad tries to avoid it.
Sallad loads up on a big right hand but Hawks slips the punch.
Sallad throws the left hand but Hawks avoids the punch easily.
Hawks misses with a straight left.
Hawks throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Hawks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ezekial Sallad's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hawks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sallad.
Hawks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sallad misses with a straight right.
Hawks scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sallad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hawks defends it nicely.
Lincoln Hawks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sallad slips a straight right by Hawks.
Sallad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sallad takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawks misses with a double jab
letting Sallad counter with a right hand.
Nice body kick there by Hawks.
Hawks misses the shot to the body.
Hawks connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Sallad to the floor! Hawks dives in looking for the finish!
Sallad is rocked!
Hawks decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Sallad is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawks finish him?
Hawks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawks lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Sallad crumples to the floor! Hawks milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lincoln Hawks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ralph O Briar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Briar comes to the cage accompanied by The Boys of the Old Brigade. 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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168 lbs
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24
163 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph O Briar!
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, William Stone!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Briar thows a body shot but no joy.
O Briar misses the shot to the body.
Stone clinches up against the cage.
The referee calls for Stone to work.
Stone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stone breaks from the clinch.
Stone lands with an overhand left.
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Briar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O Briar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stone!
O Briar unloads with some shots from mount but Stone bucks and avoids them well.
O Briar landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone is looking to improve his position but O Briar isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
O Briar with a couple of short strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Briar prevents Stone from getting the reversal.
O Briar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stone taking shots to the head.
O Briar lands a nice shot to the head.
Stone is rocked!
O Briar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stone is still in real trouble! Can O Briar finish him?
O Briar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
O Briar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Stone is now in O Briar's guard. A big mistake from O Briar there, giving up the dominant position!
Stone seems to have recovered his senses.
Stone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stone drops back looking for a leg! O Briar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and O Briar manages to kick Stone off! Stone jumps back into O Briar's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone has gone for a leg lock! O Briar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stone's guard.
Stone looks gassed!
O Briar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stone is keeping the position for now.
Stone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
O Briar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
O Briar postures up and lands a big shot to Stone's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Briar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Briar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Briar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
O Briar throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stone pivots, looking for a leg kick but O Briar is out of range and Stone settles back down.
O Briar cracks a nice hook into Stone's ribs.
Stone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stone misses with a takedown
and O Briar counters with a series of strikes. Stone will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stone walks into a stiff left hand from O Briar.
Stone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Briar.
O Briar checks a leg kick nicely.
Some wild striking there from Stone.
Good exchange - O Briar coming out on top.
Stone cracks O Briar with an open hand slap.
O Briar scores with a nice head shot.
Stone closes the distance but O Briar moves to the side
and O Briar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stone's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Briar passes into half guard.
O Briar throws a strike but Stone avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
O Briar passes into half guard.
Stone tries to get to full guard but O Briar has control of the leg.
Stone is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Briar working Stone over with strikes.
Stone looks like he's trying to stand up.
O Briar drops an elbow to the side of Stone's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph O Briar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
O Briar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
O Briar ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
O Briar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
O Briar's corner calls for a 1-2. O Briar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stone misses with a body punch
and O Briar counters with a nice uppercut.
Stone 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.
O Briar lands a jab to the nose.
Stone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
O Briar throws a front kick aimed at Stone's knee but Stone avoids it well.
O Briar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stone misses with a double jab
and O Briar counters with a shoot takedown. Stone fights it but they end up in guard.
O Briar stopping the sweep attempt from Stone.
O Briar advances to half guard.
O Briar 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.
Stone is breathing heavily.
O Briar seems to be working for a kimura but Stone defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Briar passes to full mount!
O Briar working Stone over with strikes here.
Stone wants to control but O Briar is having none of it.
Stone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
O Briar with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Briar lands with some strikes.
O Briar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
O Briar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stone?
O Briar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stone looks a forlorn figure.
O Briar lands a big shot to the head and Stone winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ralph O Briar!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Boyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Cerveny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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130 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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148 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Bobby Boyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Cerveny!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerveny throws an overhand right that lands on Boyer's shoulder, as Boyer tries to avoid the shot.
Cerveny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cerveny.
Boyer fails to land with a series of punches.
Cerveny checks a leg kick nicely.
Cerveny thuds his shin into the meat of Boyer's side.
Boyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Boyer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cerveny can pounce on him.
Cerveny throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boyer moves out of range as Cerveny throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerveny misses with a double jab
and Boyer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cerveny throws an overhand right that lands on Boyer's shoulder, as Boyer tries to avoid the shot.
Cerveny connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerveny lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cerveny lands a slapping body shot.
Cerveny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cerveny.
Boyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cerveny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boyer avoids the head kick by Cerveny.
Boyer throws a body punch but Cerveny moves out of range.
Cerveny throws a sloppy head kick and Boyer moves out of range easily.
Cerveny throws the left hand but Boyer avoids the punch easily.
Cerveny missing with a left hand there. Boyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cerveny moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cerveny throws a hook to the side of Boyer's head but Boyer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Cerveny is predictable there
and Boyer counters with a good low kick that Cerveny was not able to check.
Cerveny throws a nice looking combination but Boyer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Cerveny misses its intended target.
Boyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Cerveny is just out of range.
Cerveny loads up on a big right hand but Boyer slips the punch.
A head kick by Cerveny misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boyer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cerveny is out of range.
Boyer connects with a solid leg kick.
Cerveny tries to land a body kick
and Boyer counters with a series of strikes. Cerveny will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cerveny throws a looping overhand right but Boyer ducks down to avoid it.
Boyer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cerveny loads up on a big right hand but Boyer slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerveny tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Boyer.
Cerveny throws a sloppy head kick
and Boyer counters with a solid body kick.
Cerveny throws a nice looking combination but Boyer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cerveny scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cerveny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Boyer!
Boyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cerveny fails to land with a series of punches.
Boyer ducks under a wild hook from Cerveny.
A low kick from Cerveny is predictable there
and Boyer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cerveny thows a leg kick but Boyer checks it
and Boyer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerveny lands a nice shot to the body.
Boyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cerveny tries to land a leg kick but Boyer saw it coming and moves away.
Boyer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cerveny misses with a combination
and Boyer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cerveny throws a leg kick
and Boyer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cerveny.
Cerveny misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Cerveny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cerveny throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boyer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cerveny throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cerveny. That's going to slow Boyer down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Boyer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cerveny lands with a nice body kick.
Boyer misses with a jab to the body
and Cerveny counters with a body kick.
Cerveny checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cerveny throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cerveny digs a good hook to Boyer's body.
Cerveny walks forward, straight into a front kick from Boyer.
Boyer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cerveny misses with an uppercut.
Johnny Cerveny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Boyer.
Cerveny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bobby Boyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Boyer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cerveny catches Boyer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cerveny moves away.
Boyer throws a leg kick but Cerveny sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cerveny throws a lazy right hand but Boyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boyer is looking to wear down Cerveny with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cerveny throws a sloppy head kick
and Boyer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cerveny's knee momentarily.
Cerveny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boyer.
Cerveny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Cerveny.
Boyer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cerveny at a distance.
Cerveny looks for the body kick but Boyer saw that one coming.
Cerveny misses the shot to the body.
Cerveny lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boyer misses with a double jab
and Cerveny counters with a nice leg kick.
Boyer avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cerveny throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boyer blocks a jab.
Cerveny misses with a series of wild punches.
Boyer blocks a jab.
Boyer misses with the combination.
Boyer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cerveny throws a jab when Boyer was well out of range.
Cerveny throws a head kick but Boyer moves out of range.
Cerveny swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boyer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyer moves forwards but Cerveny connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boyer misses with a wild body shot.
Boyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cerveny throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boyer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boyer misses with a double jab
and Cerveny counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cerveny throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boyer misses with a shot to the body
and Cerveny counters with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boyer.
Cerveny throws a leg kick
and Boyer counters with a three punch combo that has Cerveny backing up. Cerveny nods at Boyer to acknowledge the strikes.
Cerveny throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cerveny throws a shot from downtown. Boyer moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerveny thows a leg kick but Boyer checks it
and Boyer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Boyer.
Boyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cerveny was well out of range. Poor timing from Boyer.
Boyer moves out of range as Cerveny strikes.
Cerveny will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cerveny takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donk. Cerveny catches Boyer right on the button with a cross.
Cerveny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boyer manages to avoid it.
Boyer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cerveny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Cerveny lands with an uppercut that bounces Boyer off the cage and back into rage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bobby Boyer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Boyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cerveny.
Cerveny misses with a body punch
and Boyer counters with a nice body kick.
Cerveny scores with a hook to the body. Boyer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body kick there by Cerveny.
Cerveny misses with a leg kick
and Boyer counters with a good low kick that Cerveny was not able to check.
Boyer motions for Cerveny to come forward. Boyer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boyer thumps Cerveny with a low kick.
Cerveny thuds his shin into the meat of Boyer's side.
Cerveny throws a jab when Boyer was well out of range.
Cerveny misses with a leg kick
and Boyer counters with a left and a right that stings Cerveny.
Boyer checks a leg kick.
Boyer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerveny misses with a double jab.
A head kick by Cerveny misses
and Boyer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boyer throws a leg kick but Cerveny checks it.
Cerveny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cerveny gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Boyer counters with a left to the body.
Boyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cerveny.
Boyer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cerveny counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Boyer is predictable there
and Cerveny counters with a body kick.
Cerveny digs a good body shot into Boyer's ribs.
A low kick from Cerveny is predictable there
and Boyer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cerveny's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cerveny gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Boyer counters with a good low kick that Cerveny was not able to check.
A punch lands to the side of Boyer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cerveny throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Boyer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cerveny throws a hook to the side of Boyer's head but Boyer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cerveny throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boyer counters with a good low kick that Cerveny was not able to check.
A telegraphed right hand from Cerveny misses the target.
Boyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cerveny.
Boyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cerveny throws a looping overhand right but Boyer ducks down to avoid it.
Boyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cerveny throws a hook but Boyer blocks it.
Cerveny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerveny throws a leg kick but Boyer checks it.
Cerveny connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Boyer. No joy for Cerveny on that attempt.
Cerveny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boyer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cerveny throws a sloppy head kick
and Boyer counters with a low kick, right behind Cerveny 's knee.
Cerveny's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Cerveny duly obliges.
Cerveny throws an overhand right that lands on Boyer's shoulder, as Boyer tries to avoid the shot.
Boyer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cerveny counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Some wild striking there from Boyer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boyer.
Cerveny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cerveny takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Cerveny misses its intended target.
Boyer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cerveny looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cerveny moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cerveny throws a head kick that misses
and Boyer counters with an inside leg kick.
Cerveny throws a leg kick
and Boyer counters with a series of strikes. Cerveny will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boyer thows a body kick. Cerveny tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cerveny misses with a hook.
Boyer throws a push kick but Cerveny slaps the foot to one side.
Johnny Cerveny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boyer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Boyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boyer 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Boyer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Bakunin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Jodoin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Bakunin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buzz Jodoin!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakunin lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Jodoin misses.
Bakunin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jodoin throws a series of strikes that have Bakunin backpedaling.
Bakunin takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the body from Bakunin misses
and Jodoin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jodoin moves out of range of the body kick from Bakunin.
Bakunin loads up on a big right hand but Jodoin slips the punch.
Jodoin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jodoin lands a body shot.
Jodoin throws out a powerful jab.
Jodoin misses with a body shot
and Bakunin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakunin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bakunin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jodoin misses with a hook.
Jodoin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bakunin.
Bakunin slaps away a takedown attempt from Jodoin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jodoin throws a big shot that misses.
Jodoin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jodoin throws a shot from downtown. Bakunin moves away and avoids it.
Bakunin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jodoin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jodoin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bakunin wants to get back to his feet but Jodoin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bakunin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jodoin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bakunin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bakunin tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jodoin prevents Bakunin from getting back to his feet.
Bakunin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jodoin on the ground.
Jodoin tries to free his leg and advance position but Bakunin is retaining full guard.
Jodoin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bakunin wants to get back to his feet but Jodoin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bakunin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jodoin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bakunin is keeping the position for now.
Bakunin controls Jodoin momentarily but Jodoin frees himself.
Bakunin wants to stand and escape but Jodoin is having none of it.
Jodoin wants to control from the top but Bakunin keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jodoin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jodoin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bakunin, who protects the arm well.
Jodoin is looking to take a break and control but Bakunin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jodoin is working Bakunin over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Bakunin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bakunin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jodoin connects with a decent elbow.
Jodoin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bakunin tries to escape but Jodoin is in control.
Bakunin tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jodoin taking a breather here.
Jodoin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Jodoin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bakunin prevents Jodoin from improving position.
Jodoin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bakunin some visible discomfort.
Bakunin is looking for a sweep.
Jodoin is working to tighten is grip on Bakunin's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bakunin has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jodoin is really squeezing tight and eventually Bakunin passes out! Jodoin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Buzz Jodoin!
Buzz Jodoin is the new middleweight champion!
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