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HKFC 40 - Sands of Time PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and cheyenne ruffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Godsmack - Voodoo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, cheyenne ruffy!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ruffy stuffs the takedown.
Miller tries to clinch there but ruffy circles away.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by ruffy which made him look bad.
ruffy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Miller sprawls well initially but ruffy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
ruffy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time ruffy.
Miller tries to get to full guard but ruffy has control of the leg.
ruffy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller trying to hold on to ruffy's head to control him but ruffy postures up.
ruffy is trying to work for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
ruffy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
ruffy trying to mount his opponent but Miller defends it.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.
Miller won't allow ruffy to pass to mount.
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.
ruffy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
ruffy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miller defends it well.
Miller is defending against the submission attempts here by ruffy.
ruffy stops Miller from getting back to his feet.
ruffy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miller sees it coming and defends easily.
Miller wants to control but ruffy is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ruffy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Miller!
ruffy is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Miller has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Miller!
ruffy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miller defends it easily.
Miller pushes down on ruffy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Miller is keen to just control but ruffy is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miller lands a nice short elbow.
Miller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ruffy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.
ruffy is looking to improve his position.
Miller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Miller trying to control from half guard but ruffy is working away.
Miller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for ruffy!
Miller with shots to the head and body - ruffy looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller trying to control but ruffy is having none of it.
Miller get's back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Miller 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.
Miller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and ruffy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miller won't be happy with that.
Miller struggling a bit here.
ruffy tries for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
Miller is trying to get back to half guard.
Miller manages to work his way to half guard, despite ruffy's best efforts.
ruffy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Miller wants to improve his position but ruffy is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ruffy works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
ruffy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Miller is now in ruffy's guard. A big mistake from ruffy there, giving up the dominant position!
Miller wants to control from the top but ruffy keeps moving.
ruffy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Miller is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for ruffy.
Miller is staying tight to ruffy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
ruffy tries to buck Miller off but Miller is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, ruffy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
ruffy tries to buck Miller off but Miller is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on ruffy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
ruffy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Miller's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ruffy is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Miller stands up and beckons ruffy to join him on the feet.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
ruffy shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller has his takedown stuffed
and ruffy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
ruffy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miller is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miller has escaped and now he's on top!
ruffy working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
ruffy is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but ruffy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on ruffy, up you get!
ruffy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller regains half guard.
Miller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ruffy is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
cheyenne ruffy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
ruffy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Miller!
ruffy looking to control but Miller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miller is looking to get to half guard.
Miller tries to hold on but ruffy pushes him away.
ruffy has hold of Miller's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Miller manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
ruffy has control of Miller's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Miller regains control of the situation pretty easily.
ruffy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
ruffy goes for an armbar but Miller turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Miller.
Miller wants to control from the top but ruffy keeps moving.
Miller passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Miller throws an elbow but ruffy slips to the side and avoids it well.
ruffy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. ruffy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Miller in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Miller working the ground and pound.
It looks like cheyenne ruffy has been cut.
Miller trying to control the position but ruffy is working away.
Miller working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to score with some ground and pound. ruffy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but ruffy keeps working.
ruffy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Miller wants to take a breather but ruffy manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Miller.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but ruffy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ruffy wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Miller wants to control from the top but ruffy keeps moving.
Shane Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shane Miller wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Miller fails with the takedown
and ruffy counters with a single leg into guard. Miller didn't expect that.
Miller being controlled here, momentarily.
ruffy wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
ruffy postures up.
ruffy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miller manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now ruffy has Miller in his guard.
ruffy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to cheyenne ruffy.
Well ruffy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for cheyenne ruffy!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Pulver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jheri Curls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jheri Curls will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Pulver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jheri Curls!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulver shoots in but no luck this time.
Curls gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pulver counters with a leg kick.
Curls gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pulver counters with a shoot takedown. Curls fights it but they end up in guard.
Pulver drops back looking for a leg! Curls is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Curls manages to kick Pulver off! Pulver jumps back into Curls's guard.
Curls controls Pulver momentarily but Pulver frees himself.
Curls wants to sweep but no luck.
Pulver wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Pulver postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Pulver thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulver landing with the ground and pound.
Pulver drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pulver jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Curls is striking from the bottom but Pulver uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Pulver is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Curls doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pulver.
Pulver is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Curls defends it well.
Curls tries to get to full guard but Pulver has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulver is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Curls sees it coming and defends easily.
Pulver is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pulver passes to side control.
Pulver is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curls really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pulver. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pulver tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulver throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pulver is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Curls is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pulver throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curls tries to buck Pulver off but Pulver is having none of it.
Curls is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pulver asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pulver working the ground and pound.
Curls tries to buck Pulver off but Pulver is having none of it.
Pulver scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pulver moves into full mount!
Pulver landing strikes from the mount and Curls is in trouble!
Curls looks gassed!
Pulver landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pulver looking to finish Curls with some ground and pound. This is bad for Curls!
Curls is rocked!
Curls has left one of his arms exposed and Pulver doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Curls screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Pulver!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orin Niswender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincenzo Calliente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vincenzo Calliente is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orin Niswender!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincenzo Calliente!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calliente looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Niswender is pressing down on Calliente's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Calliente loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Calliente must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Calliente thows a big elbow that misses.
Niswender not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Calliente throws and elbow that misses. Niswender uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Calliente's guard. Nice move by Niswender!
Niswender trying to control but Calliente is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niswender looking to pass the guard.
Calliente wants to stand but Niswender is controlling the position.
Calliente has his foot on Niswender's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Niswender works his way back into a safe position though.
Niswender wants to control from the top but Calliente keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niswender trying to stand up but can't free himself from Calliente's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calliente is looking to stand up but Niswender isn't so interested in that idea.
Calliente keeping moving, preventing Niswender from controlling successfully.
Calliente keeping full guard, as Niswender tries to pass.
Niswender got a little sloppy there for a moment and Calliente has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Niswender has managed to get both his arms back between Calliente's legs - danger averted.
Calliente is looking for a triangle but Niswender pushes his legs off easily.
Niswender sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Calliente's guard.
Calliente is refusing to be controlled, as Niswender sits in half guard.
Calliente tries to roll over but Niswender keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Calliente is staying active underneath Niswender, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Niswender trying to mount his opponent but Calliente defends it.
Calliente looking for submissions off his back.
Niswender is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Calliente slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Niswender in particular looking to stall.
Calliente actively working from the bottom here.
Calliente looks gassed!
Calliente looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calliente wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Niswender seems content to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Orin Niswender wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Calliente takes one to the chin there.
Niswender looks to throw the jab but Calliente is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Niswender.
Calliente cracks Niswender with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Niswender keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Calliente fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calliente takes one to the chin there.
Jab by Niswender.
Orin Niswender seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niswender lunges at Calliente with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Calliente's hand.
Calliente takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calliente takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Calliente is rocked!
Niswender wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Calliente is still on wobbly legs! Can Niswender finish him?
Nice shot by Niswender.
Niswender cracks Calliente with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Calliente tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Niswender pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Calliente is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orin Niswender!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Finan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards comes to the cage accompanied by Cry me a river - Michael buble. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Finan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Finan or perhaps it was just good defense by Richards which made him look bad.
Finan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Richards. That one must have hurt.
Finan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A good leg kick by Richards.
Finan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Richards looks to land a left hand but Finan moved out of range nicely.
Finan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Richards as he avoids it easily.
Shane Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Finan.
Finan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Richards as he jumps to the side.
Finan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richards lands with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Finan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Finan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Finan looks gassed!
Finan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Richards is looking to reverse the position.
Richards is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Finan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Richards is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Finan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Richards rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Finan's guard! Nice work there by Richards!
Richards trying to control but Finan is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Richards with a flurry of punches that miss.
Richards is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Richards wanted to stand there but Finan had control of the position.
Finan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Richards looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Richards looking to pass the guard.
Richards pushes down on Finan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finan looking for submissions off his back.
Finan is not content to let Richards control the position.
Richards trying to mount his opponent but Finan defends it.
Richards trying to control the pace.
Finan is in trouble now - Richards has advanced to mount!
Finan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Richards.
Finan can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A nice elbow there by Richards.
Richards putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Richards looking to control but Finan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Finan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Finan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richards unloads with some shots from mount but Finan bucks and avoids them well.
Richards thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Richards 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.
Richards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Finan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Richards sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Finan somewhat.
Finan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richards circles away.
Shane Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Finan.
Finan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Richards can pounce on him.
Richards connects with an inside leg kick.
Tyrone Finan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richards throws a head kick that Finan semi-blocks.
Richards scores with a push kick.
Richards throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards jabs at Finan's body.
Finan is breathing heavily.
Richards fails to land with a series of punches.
A thudding body kick lands there by Richards!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Richards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Richards, right into the meat.
Richards misses with a head kick.
Finan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Richards - that will leave a mark!
Richards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shane Richards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Richards. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Richards.
Richards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Richards throws a nice head kick!
Richards throws a head kick but Finan moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Richards.
Finan has a takedown stuffed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Richards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Richards keeps Finan at a distance using the push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Richards. That's going to slow Finan down.
Richards is looking to slow Finan down with leg kicks.
Richards lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Finan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richards circles away.
Richards lands a leg kick that knocks Finan off balance momentarily.
Richards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finan's sensitive parts.
Finan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Finan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Richards throws a head kick that Finan semi-blocks.
Richards scores with a nice head shot.
Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finan can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands with a kick to the ribs.
Richards goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Finan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Richards cracks the inside of Finan's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Richards.
Richards scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Richards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Finan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Richards can pounce on him.
Finan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Richards.
Finan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Richards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Richards throws a leg kick which misses Finan's front leg but catches the back leg as Finan tries to avoid it.
Richards looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Richards dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finan. That did some damage!
Richards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richards throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Finan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Richards leaves Finan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Finan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Richards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards throws a nice looking combination but Finan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Richards, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Richards 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. This is the final round!
Richards fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Finan checks it well.
Tyrone Finan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards slaps away a takedown attempt from Finan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Finan tries for a takedown but Richards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Richards. No joy for Finan on that attempt.
Shane Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Finan.
Richards lands with a slapping head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Richards. That's going to slow Finan down.
Finan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Richards. Richards obviously looking to wear him down.
Richards lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Richards connects with an inside leg kick.
Richards with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richards throws a leg kick which misses Finan's front leg but catches the back leg as Finan tries to avoid it.
Richards scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Richards lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Richards.
Shane Richards is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Richards.
Richards feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Finan's calf.
Finan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Richards.
Richards misses with the combination.
Richards scoring well with a low kick there.
Richards scoring well with a low kick there.
Richards throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Finan's head.
Finan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Richards.
Finan shoots in and drives through. Richards sprawls well.
Richards buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Richards feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Finan's calf.
Richards lands a nice looking body kick.
Tyrone Finan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands a head kick. Finan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Finan is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
A solid body kick from Richards.
Richards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Finan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Richards - the referee stops the clock and Finan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Richards. Finan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Finan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Richards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Richards wants it to stay on the feet.
Richards lands a lovely overhand right.
Richards lands a nice looking body kick.
Richards throws a front kick that sends Finan stumbling back into the cage.
Richards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Richards.
Richards lands with a kick to the temple. Finan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A nice leg kick lands there from Richards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richards throws a right hand that Finan ducks under and follows up with a left that Finan also avoids with ease.
Finan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richards but Richards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Richards throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Richards.
Richards scores with a one two! Finan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Richards scores with a nice strike.
Richards lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Richards connects with a solid leg kick.
Shane Richards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horrible takedown by Finan or perhaps it was just good defense by Richards which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands with a thumping leg kick.
Richards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finan's sensitive parts.
Jab by Richards.
Finan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Richards moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Richards. Finan shrugs it off though.
Finan moves forwards but Richards connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Finan shoots in for a double leg but Richards sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richards scoring well with a low kick there.
Finan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Richards.
That kick from Richards tenderised Finan's leg. Finan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Finan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Richards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Richards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Richards 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 for Shane Richards!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Shane Richards!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Shane Richards!
Shane Richards wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Jo Jo Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Fontana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jo Jo Junior's entrance music is Be friends. A fine choice. Joey Jo Jo Junior could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tony Fontana's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Jo Jo Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Fontana!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fontana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior has managed to clinch.
Jo Jo Junior trying to control the position but instead, Fontana has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jo Jo Junior into the cage.
Fontana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fontana lands with a right to the head.
Jo Jo Junior trying to stall but Fontana improves his position.
Fontana dodges an elbow strike from Jo Jo Junior.
Fontana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jo Jo Junior looking to stall.
Fontana lands a right hand.
Fontana lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior blocking some punches.
Fontana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jo Jo Junior or not.
Fontana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jo Jo Junior tries to clinch up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jo Jo Junior taking a breather.
Jo Jo Junior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fontana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fontana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jo Jo Junior tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jo Jo Junior throws an elbow but it misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fontana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontana gets a takedown into half guard.
Jo Jo Junior moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fontana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fontana has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jo Jo Junior is proving hard to escape from.
Jo Jo Junior has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fontana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jo Jo Junior has momentary wrist control but Fontana slips an elbow through the middle.
Jo Jo Junior has his foot on Fontana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fontana works his way back into a safe position though.
Fontana trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jo Jo Junior's guard.
Fontana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jo Jo Junior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fontana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jo Jo Junior is working an open guard so Fontana takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fontana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jo Jo Junior is fending him off so far but Fontana persists. Nope, Jo Jo Junior circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jo Jo Junior looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fontana tries to clinch up
and Jo Jo Junior counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fontana looks gassed!
Fontana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jo Jo Junior counters by moving into the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fontana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fontana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fontana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fontana jumps guard and drags Jo Jo Junior to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Fontana wants to stand and escape but Jo Jo Junior is having none of it.
Jo Jo Junior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fontana's guard.
Fontana is staying active underneath Jo Jo Junior, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jo Jo Junior decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jo Jo Junior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jo Jo Junior moves away from the strike by Fontana.
Jo Jo Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Jo Jo Junior throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fontana blocks it with crossed arms.
Jo Jo Junior lands an elbow just above Fontana 's eye.
Jo Jo Junior is looking to control Fontana's arms but Fontana gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jo Jo Junior has his back to the cage.
Jo Jo Junior misses with a knee to the head.
Jo Jo Junior with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fontana pulls guard successfully.
Jo Jo Junior looking to pass the guard.
Fontana doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jo Jo Junior drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jo Jo Junior jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fontana doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fontana throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fontana thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fontana has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jo Jo Junior off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jo Jo Junior moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jo Jo Junior.
Jo Jo Junior throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fontana blocks it with crossed arms.
Fontana jumps into guard, dragging Jo Jo Junior to the mat.
Jo Jo Junior works over Fontana with some ground and pound from guard.
Jo Jo Junior is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fontana wants to stand but Jo Jo Junior is controlling the position.
Jo Jo Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fontana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jo Jo Junior wants to stand but Fontana is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jo Jo Junior gets to his feet. Fontana looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jo Jo Junior gets a clinch.
Jo Jo Junior throws an elbow but it misses.
Fontana avoids the elbow strike from Jo Jo Junior, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joey Jo Jo Junior will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jo Jo Junior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fontana has his takedown stuffed
and Jo Jo Junior counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fontana dodges an elbow strike from Jo Jo Junior.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jo Jo Junior just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fontana's brow.
Fontana letting Jo Jo Junior take a breather here.
Fontana manages to break the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fontana looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fontana darts in trying to clinch
and Jo Jo Junior counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jo Jo Junior.
Fontana blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fontana.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jo Jo Junior lands an elbow just above Fontana 's eye.
Fontana missing with knees to the body.
Fontana lands a body punch.
Fontana is breathing heavily.
Jo Jo Junior misses with a knee strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fontana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontana is looking to control Jo Jo Junior's arms but Jo Jo Junior gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fontana has his back to the cage.
Fontana breaks from the clinch.
Fontana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jo Jo Junior is looking to clinch but Fontana is avoiding it.
Jo Jo Junior fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fontana misses with a looping left.
Jo Jo Junior fails in his attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Jo Jo Junior.
Fontana throws a nice looking combination but Jo Jo Junior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jo Jo Junior tries to clinch up.
Fontana throws a sloppy head kick
and Jo Jo Junior counters with a nice body shot.
Tony Fontana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jo Jo Junior rushes Fontana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jo Jo Junior taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jo Jo Junior throws an elbow but misses.
Jo Jo Junior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fontana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jo Jo Junior looking to throw knees to the head but Fontana is blocking nicely.
Jo Jo Junior is looking to control Fontana's arms but Fontana gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jo Jo Junior has his back to the cage.
Jo Jo Junior lands an elbow inside that Fontana shrugs off.
Jo Jo Junior is struggling to control the position.
Jo Jo Junior creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jo Jo Junior is looking to control Fontana's arms but Fontana gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jo Jo Junior has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Fontana as the two fighters clinch.
Fontana wants to stall.
Jo Jo Junior lands a nice elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fontana as Jo Jo Junior tries to tie him up.
Fontana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jo Jo Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Fontana lands with a left to the head.
Jo Jo Junior has Fontana pushed against the cage.
Fontana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fontana misses with a takedown
and Jo Jo Junior counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Joey Jo Jo Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Fontana.
Fontana tries to keep at a distance but Jo Jo Junior has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fontana up against the cage.
Fontana wants a takedown but no success here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jo Jo Junior.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joey Jo Jo Junior.
Jo Jo Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fontana, pushing him back against the cage.
Jo Jo Junior is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jo Jo Junior taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jo Jo Junior creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jo Jo Junior is pushing Fontana up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fontana avoids a wild elbow strike from Jo Jo Junior.
Fontana lands a nice knee to the body.
Jo Jo Junior throws an elbow that misses.
Jo Jo Junior is trying to maintain a safe position but Fontana gets an underhook and turns Jo Jo Junior into the cage.
Fontana manages to break the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior moves in looking to clinch but Fontana pushes him off.
Jo Jo Junior fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jo Jo Junior blocks the body kick.
Jo Jo Junior blocks a head kick by Fontana.
Fontana tries to keep at a distance but Jo Jo Junior has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior pushes off an throws an elbow but Fontana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fontana jumps guard but Jo Jo Junior stands there with Fontana around his waist. Fontana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fontana misses with some punches.
Jo Jo Junior with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jo Jo Junior creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jo Jo Junior misses with an elbow over the top.
Jo Jo Junior lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jo Jo Junior throws an elbow that misses.
Jo Jo Junior connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fontana's face.
Fontana avoids a wild elbow strike from Jo Jo Junior.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jo Jo Junior pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jo Jo Junior tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fontana tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jo Jo Junior smiles and moves away.
Fontana darts in trying to clinch
and Jo Jo Junior counters by clinching up.
Fontana avoids the elbow strike from Jo Jo Junior, against the cage.
Good body shot from Fontana.
Fontana is trying to break the clinch but Jo Jo Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Fontana breaks from the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior slips a jab from Fontana.
Fontana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jo Jo Junior lands an elbow inside that Fontana shrugs off.
Jo Jo Junior with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jo Jo Junior throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fontana blocks an elbow strike.
The referee calls for Jo Jo Junior to work.
Fontana tries to pull guard but Jo Jo Junior holds him up against the cage and eventually Fontana drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Jo Jo Junior 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!
Fontana dives in and grabs Jo Jo Junior's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jo Jo Junior pushes down on Fontana's head and hops out.
Fontana darts in trying to clinch
and Jo Jo Junior counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jo Jo Junior wants to clinch
and Fontana moves into the clinch.
Fontana changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jo Jo Junior fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jo Jo Junior wants to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fontana wants to get back to striking at distance but Jo Jo Junior won't allow it.
Fontana tries for a takedown but Jo Jo Junior manages to get underhooks.
Joey Jo Jo Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Fontana.
Fontana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jo Jo Junior throws an elbow but misses.
Fontana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jo Jo Junior pushes off an throws an elbow but Fontana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jo Jo Junior is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo Jo Junior keeps control of Fontana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fontana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jo Jo Junior misses with an elbow strike.
Jo Jo Junior is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fontana is keeping busy.
Fontana jumps guard but Jo Jo Junior stands there with Fontana around his waist. Fontana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fontana avoids the elbow strike from Jo Jo Junior, against the cage.
Fontana trying to stall but Jo Jo Junior improves his position.
Jo Jo Junior blocks the elbow strike.
Jo Jo Junior taking a breather.
Jo Jo Junior lands an elbow inside.
Jo Jo Junior misses with an elbow over the top.
Joey Jo Jo Junior has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fontana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jo Jo Junior pushes off an throws an elbow but Fontana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fontana dodges an elbow strike from Jo Jo Junior.
Fontana blocks the elbow strike.
Fontana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joey Jo Jo Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jo Jo Junior clinches up against the cage.
Jo Jo Junior with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jo Jo Junior looking to throw knees to the head but Fontana is blocking nicely.
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.
Jo Jo Junior looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fontana is looking to break free of the clinch but Jo Jo Junior has double underhooks.
Jo Jo Junior tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jo Jo Junior looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fontana blocks an elbow strike from Jo Jo Junior.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jo Jo Junior throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jo Jo Junior is looking to control Fontana's arms but Fontana gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jo Jo Junior has his back to the cage.
Fontana blocks an elbow strike.
Jo Jo Junior prevents Fontana from breaking the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior throws an elbow that misses.
Jo Jo Junior lands an elbow inside that Fontana shrugs off.
Jo Jo Junior is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jo Jo Junior tries to land a knee to the head but Fontana blocks with his arms.
Fontana looking to stall.
Jo Jo Junior has Fontana pressed against the cage, preventing Fontana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jo Jo Junior misses with an elbow strike.
Jo Jo Junior takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior is looking to control Fontana's arms but Fontana gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jo Jo Junior has his back to the cage.
Fontana tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fontana blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jo Jo Junior lands a nice elbow.
Fontana lands with a left to the head.
Fontana being controlled against the cage.
Nice elbow from Jo Jo Junior.
Fontana misses with a body punch.
Fontana breaks from the clinch.
Jo Jo Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Fontana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jo Jo Junior thows a body shot but no joy.
Fontana swats away the attempt to clinch by Jo Jo Junior.
Jo Jo Junior is looking to wear down Fontana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fontana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jo Jo Junior makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jo Jo Junior has closed the distance and engaged Fontana in a clinch.
Jo Jo Junior lands an elbow inside.
Fontana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jo Jo Junior throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jo Jo Junior throws an elbow but misses.
Jo Jo Junior looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jo Jo Junior throws an elbow but misses.
Jo Jo Junior misses with a knee to the head.
Fontana jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jo Jo Junior walks away with a smile on his face. Fontana gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fontana keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fontana throws a head kick that misses
and Jo Jo Junior holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jo Jo Junior just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fontana's brow.
Jo Jo Junior lands a knee to the head.
Fontana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jo Jo Junior misses with an elbow over the top.
Jo Jo Junior comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fontana blocks the elbow strike.
Fontana avoids a wild elbow strike from Jo Jo Junior.
Jo Jo Junior tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jo Jo Junior throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jo Jo Junior trying to control the position but instead, Fontana has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jo Jo Junior into the cage.
Jo Jo Junior throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jo Jo Junior is trying to maintain a safe position but Fontana gets an underhook and turns Jo Jo Junior into the cage.
Fontana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fontana is looking to break free of the clinch but Jo Jo Junior has double underhooks.
Jo Jo Junior tries a knee to the head but Fontana blocks it.
Jo Jo Junior tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fontana is leaning against Jo Jo Junior and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fontana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jo Jo Junior just stands there and leans against the cage.
A hook to the body from Fontana.
Jo Jo Junior comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Jo Jo Junior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jo Jo Junior, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Joey Jo Jo Junior!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Joey Jo Jo Junior!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Joey Jo Jo Junior!
Joey Jo Jo Junior wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Earl Oyster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Lacey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lacey has chosen Motley Crue - Wild Side as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
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197 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Earl Oyster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Lacey!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oyster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lacey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oyster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lacey somewhat.
Oyster doesn't manage to clinch there - Lacey circles away.
Lacey misses with a series of wild punches.
Lacey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Oyster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lacey throws an overhand right that lands on Oyster's shoulder, as Oyster tries to avoid the shot.
Lacey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacey.
Oyster is pressed up against the cage. Lacey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oyster down to the mat. Oyster avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oyster tries to close the distance and clinch but Lacey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oyster closes the distance and clinches.
Lacey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Oyster pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Earl Oyster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Lacey.
Lacey wants a takedown.
Lacey tries for a takedown but Oyster manages to get underhooks.
Lacey looks gassed!
Lacey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oyster avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lacey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Oyster prevents it.
Oyster slowing the pace effectively.
Oyster is trying to break free.
Lacey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Oyster prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Oyster.
Lacey has Oyster pressed against the cage, preventing Oyster from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lacey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oyster pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lacey shoots in looking for a takedown. Oyster tries to sprawl out of it but Lacey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oyster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oyster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good standup being displayed there by Oyster as he connects with a hook.
Oyster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lacey momentarily.
Oyster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oyster tries to clinch but Lacey moves out of range.
Oyster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oyster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lacey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Oyster lands a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Oyster, right into the meat.
Oyster scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oyster cracks Lacey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice combination there by Oyster.
Lacey is rocked!
Lacey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oyster closes the distance and pushes Lacey back into the cage.
Oyster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oyster scoring well with a low kick there.
Lacey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oyster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Decent striking displayed by Oyster there.
Oyster lands a head shot.
Lacey is still on wobbly legs! Can Oyster finish him?
Oyster jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oyster lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Lacey is looking to close the distance but Oyster sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Lacey crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Lacey is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Earl Oyster!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Fontana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Meeoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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6 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Fontana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Meeoff!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Fontana misses its intended target.
Fontana punishes Meeoff's body with a nice straight punch.
Fontana closes the distance and clinches.
Meeoff using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fontana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Meeoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fontana walks away with a smile on his face. Meeoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Meeoff changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fontana looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fontana tries to improve position but can't.
Check out the look on Meeoff's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Meeoff thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fontana throws Meeoff to one side and escapes!
Meeoff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontana wants to clinch.
Fontana pushes Meeoff up against the cage in a clinch.
Fontana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Meeoff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meeoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Meeoff on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fontana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meeoff.
Fontana lands a nice shot that snaps Meeoff's head back.
Meeoff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fontana dodges the punch combination from Meeoff.
Meeoff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fontana's waist but Fontana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meeoff off to one side.
A big right from Fontana misses.
Fontana throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Meeoff on the side of the head.
Meeoff tries to clinch but Fontana is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Meeoff.
Jack Fontana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Meeoff.
Meeoff looks gassed!
Meeoff needs to keep his hands up - Fontana had a free shot at his head there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Fontana misses.
Meeoff slips a jab and a cross from Fontana.
Meeoff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fontana.
Fontana just misses with a punch to the body.
Meeoff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meeoff doesn't manage to clinch there - Fontana circles away.
Fontana leaves Meeoff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fontana pushes Meeoff up against the cage in a clinch.
Fontana tries to circle away but Meeoff has him pinned against the cage.
Fontana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fontana misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Meeoff.
Fontana misses with a body kick.
Fontana misses with a two punch combination.
Fontana blocks a jab.
Fontana displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fontana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meeoff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Meeoff 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fontana tries to bum rush Meeoff with a series of wild strikes but Meeoff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fontana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meeoff was well out of range. Poor timing from Fontana.
Some wild striking there from Meeoff.
Meeoff misses with a combination
and Fontana counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jack Fontana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fontana throws a wild body kick that Meeoff sees coming a mile off.
Fontana looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut lands for Fontana. That snapped Meeoff's head back.
Fontana thumps Meeoff with a low kick.
Meeoff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fontana's waist but Fontana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meeoff off to one side.
Meeoff fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fontana sprawls well initially but Meeoff persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fontana wants to control but Meeoff is keeping busy.
Fontana wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Meeoff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fontana defending well though.
Meeoff lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Meeoff winds up and cracks Fontana with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fontana regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Meeoff.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Fontana dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Meeoff lands a left and a right that send Fontana crashing to the mat, dazed. Meeoff thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fontana is rocked!
Meeoff defending well as Fontana loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Fontana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fontana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meeoff throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Fontana tumbling to the canvas!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meeoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Fontana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meeoff looking to pass the guard.
Meeoff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Meeoff is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fontana is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fontana has escaped and now he's on top!
Fontana seems to have got his legs back now.
Meeoff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fontana's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeoff with a nice head shot there.
Meeoff drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fontana manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Meeoff has Fontana in his guard.
Meeoff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fontana defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fontana defends well.
Fontana trying to stand up but can't free himself from Meeoff's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fontana trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Meeoff wants to stand and escape but Fontana is having none of it.
Meeoff working for a triangle but Fontana defends it easily.
Fontana is sitting in close to Meeoff's body. Meeoff has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Fontana is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Fontana is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Meeoff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Meeoff!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randolph Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandar Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pink Floyd - Money. Spartacus has chosen clubbed to death as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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182 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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23
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randolph Duke!
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, Alexandar Spartacus!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartacus misses with a series of wild punches.
Spartacus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spartacus circles away.
Spartacus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duke was well out of range. Poor timing from Spartacus.
A combination from Spartacus does no damage.
Duke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spartacus misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spartacus scores with a three punch combo!
A left lands for Spartacus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartacus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spartacus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duke at a distance.
Spartacus misses the jab.
Duke ducks under a wild hook from Spartacus.
Spartacus scores with a shot to the body.
Alexandar Spartacus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spartacus scores with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spartacus.
Duke looks for a takedown but Spartacus sprawls well.
Spartacus lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Duke tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randolph Duke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Duke.
Duke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spartacus's efforts to push away.
Duke has Spartacus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spartacus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Spartacus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spartacus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spartacus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Duke has him pressed against the cage.
Spartacus dodges an elbow strike from Duke.
Spartacus manages to break the clinch.
Spartacus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spartacus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spartacus.
Spartacus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duke is defended easily by Spartacus.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Duke. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Duke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Spartacus.
Spartacus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spartacus slaps away a takedown attempt from Duke, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spartacus stuffs the takedown.
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.
Duke shoots in and drives through. Spartacus sprawls well.
Duke is looking to clinch but Spartacus is avoiding it.
Spartacus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Spartacus misses the target.
Duke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duke dodges the punch combination from Spartacus.
A left and a right from Spartacus both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandar Spartacus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spartacus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Duke.
Duke has closed the distance and engaged Spartacus in a clinch.
Spartacus prevents the takedown attempt.
Duke is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Duke jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spartacus walks away with a smile on his face. Duke gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randolph Duke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spartacus misses with a series of wild punches.
Spartacus misses with a looping left.
Duke looks for a takedown but Spartacus sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke avoids the body shot from Spartacus.
Spartacus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spartacus misses with a double jab.
Alexandar Spartacus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spartacus throws a series of punches but Duke moves out of range.
Spartacus looks to land a combination. Duke sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Spartacus misses with a series of wild punches.
Spartacus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spartacus throws a lazy right hand but Duke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Some wild striking there from Spartacus.
Spartacus misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Duke.
Spartacus takes a swing at Duke's ribcage but misses.
Spartacus throws a series of punches but Duke moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Spartacus does no damage.
Duke is looking to clinch.
Alexandar Spartacus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartacus misses with a double jab.
Duke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spartacus misses with a hook.
Spartacus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Duke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Duke clinches.
Duke throws an elbow but it misses.
Duke can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus is trying to break the clinch but Duke is controlling him.
Spartacus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duke fails to pull guard.
Spartacus wants to break free but Duke has control.
Duke is trying to drag Spartacus to the mat but Spartacus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A knee to the head by Duke.
Spartacus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Duke has him pressed against the cage.
Duke is struggling to control the position.
Spartacus wants to break free but Duke has control.
Duke prevents Spartacus from breaking the clinch.
Duke tries to land knees in the clinch but Spartacus avoids the damage to the body.
Spartacus blocks an elbow strike from Duke.
Duke scores with a knee to the head.
Spartacus is trying to break the clinch but Duke is controlling him.
Spartacus prevents the takedown attempt.
Spartacus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Duke has him pressed against the cage.
Duke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spartacus is pressed up against the cage. Duke has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spartacus down to the mat. Spartacus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandar Spartacus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Duke clinches with his opponent.
Spartacus tries to circle away but Duke has him pinned against the cage.
Duke will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spartacus up against the cage.
Spartacus is trying to break free.
Duke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spartacus smiles and moves away.
Spartacus lunges at Duke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duke's hand.
Spartacus looks to land a combination but Duke avoids it well.
Duke shoots for a takedown but Spartacus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spartacus throws a hook to the side of Duke's head but Duke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartacus misses with a wild combination.
Duke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spartacus in his tracks.
Duke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spartacus throws a series of punches but Duke avoids them all with ease.
Duke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Duke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Duke prevents Spartacus from getting the reversal.
Spartacus wants to try and get back to his feet.
Spartacus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke thows a huge punch but Spartacus dodges it nicely.
Duke prevents Spartacus from standing back up.
Duke is looking for a kimura but Spartacus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duke to get the leverage.
Spartacus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Duke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Spartacus wants to control but Duke is keeping busy.
Duke controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Spartacus keeping moving, preventing Duke from controlling successfully.
Spartacus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Randolph Duke just wasn't active enough.
Spartacus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duke.
Randolph Duke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spartacus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spartacus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spartacus.
Spartacus swings for the body but Duke moves out of range.
Spartacus lands a jab-cross combination.
Alexandar Spartacus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duke tries to move into range but Spartacus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spartacus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spartacus takes a swing at Duke's ribcage but misses.
Duke misses with a takedown attempt - Spartacus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandar Spartacus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spartacus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Alexandar Spartacus!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Alexandar Spartacus!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Alexandar Spartacus!
Alexandar Spartacus wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clive Craven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Sandusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craven's entrance music is Anthrax Island . A fine choice. Sandusky has chosen Ice Ice Baby as his entrance music. Clive Craven has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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188 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clive Craven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary Sandusky!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandusky throws a looping overhand right but Craven ducks down to avoid it.
Craven defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sandusky.
Sandusky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sandusky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Craven moves away.
Sandusky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Craven moves away.
Craven slips under a jab.
Sandusky closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Craven to the mat! Craven manages to get full guard.
Craven keeping full guard, as Sandusky tries to pass.
Craven working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sandusky.
Sandusky wants to pass the guard but Craven is keeping the position.
Sandusky postures up in Craven's guard and throws a big left but Craven blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandusky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Craven looking for a sweep. Not yet Craven, not yet.
Craven keeping full guard, as Sandusky tries to pass.
Craven utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Craven avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Craven trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandusky throws a big right hand 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.
Sandusky wants to pass the guard but Craven is keeping the position.
Sandusky throws a strike but Craven rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sandusky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Craven wants to control from the top but Sandusky keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandusky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sandusky moves nicely into side control.
Sandusky looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Craven is avoiding damage well.
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.
The ground and pound from Sandusky seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sandusky with the ground and pound but Craven regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Sandusky thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Craven to regain full guard.
Craven avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Craven knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sandusky on the ground.
Craven preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sandusky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sandusky thows a big elbow that misses.
Sandusky looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Sandusky dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Craven throws a solid leg kick but Sandusky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Craven.
Sandusky slips a straight right by Craven.
Sandusky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Craven.
Sandusky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sandusky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sandusky drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sandusky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Craven trying to control the position here.
Sandusky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sandusky looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandusky trying to move into half guard but instead Craven has managed to sweep!
Craven preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sandusky has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Craven is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sandusky.
Sandusky tries to bench press Craven off him but Craven keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandusky is trying to escape the position but Craven is controlling the position.
Sandusky manages to work his way to half guard, despite Craven's best efforts.
Sandusky regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandusky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Craven is one step ahead there.
Sandusky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sandusky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sandusky throwing shots but Craven is blocking nicely.
Sandusky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Craven defending well though.
Sandusky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sandusky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Craven avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sandusky.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craven trying to control but Sandusky postures up.
Sandusky wants to free his trapped foot but Craven is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Sandusky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sandusky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Craven is in a horrible position here. Sandusky smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Sandusky.
Craven avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sandusky.
Sandusky thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Craven is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandusky working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Craven in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sandusky throwing strikes here but Craven is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sandusky punching from mount but Craven doing a good job of avoiding damage.
BOOM! Sandusky connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sandusky in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandusky landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Sandusky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craven wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sandusky.
Sandusky misses with a head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sandusky looking to finish with strikes here!
Sandusky in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Clive Craven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sandusky thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sandusky raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gary Sandusky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sandusky throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sandusky scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sandusky throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sandusky looking to ground and pound but Craven is blocking nicely.
Sandusky dominating with strikes here.
Sandusky looking to finish Craven with some ground and pound. This is bad for Craven!
Craven is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandusky landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Craven is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Craven on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Craven tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandusky looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Craven covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Sandusky!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Piano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piano's entrance music is Papoose - Born To Win. A fine choice. Boyle has chosen Superman Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dave Boyle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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262 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Piano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dave Boyle!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piano looks to land a combination. Boyle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Dave Boyle has been cut.
Piano avoids the body shot from Boyle.
Piano takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Don Piano has been cut.
Dave Boyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Piano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Piano dodges the punch combination from Boyle.
Boyle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Piano.
Boyle walks into a straight right hand from Piano.
A lazy left from Piano finds it's target.
Boyle closes the distance and clinches.
Piano pushes Boyle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Piano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boyle up against the cage.
Boyle takes a shot to the head.
Piano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Piano has Boyle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boyle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Piano taking a breather.
Piano has Boyle pressed against the cage, preventing Boyle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Piano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piano pushes Boyle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boyle working aggressively here.
Piano misses with a punch to the body.
Piano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hand to the body from Piano.
Piano lands a shot to the body.
Boyle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Piano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Piano is stalling here.
Boyle slowing the pace effectively.
Piano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boyle throws a leg kick but Piano checks it.
Some wild striking there from Boyle.
Boyle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Piano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Piano.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pianos head.
Piano lands a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Piano struggles to land a body shot inside as Boyle controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Piano.
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!
A short right from Boyle on the inside.
Boyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Piano struggles to land a body shot inside as Boyle controls his hands.
Piano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Piano scores with a decent looking hook.
Boyle stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Piano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boyle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Piano counters with a straight right hand.
Piano throws a jab when Boyle was well out of range.
Piano swats away the attempt to clinch by Boyle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle wants to clinch.
Piano throws a series of punches but Boyle moves out of range.
Piano throws a good cross that connects.
Boyle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boyle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Piano keeps the fight on the outside.
Piano moves out of range as Boyle strikes.
Boyle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Piano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boyle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Piano just misses with a punch to the body.
Piano scores with a sloppy right hand. Boyle should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piano lands a jab to Boyle's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Piano.
Boyle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boyle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boyle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Piano scores with a hook.
Boyle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Piano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Piano connects with a single shot there.
Boyle tries to bum rush Piano with a series of wild strikes but Piano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Piano is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Piano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Piano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boyle wants to clinch up but Piano keeps it at a distance.
Piano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boyle doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot to the liver by Piano. Beautiful body shot.
Piano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boyle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Piano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Piano dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Piano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boyle counters with a one-two to the body.
Piano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dave Boyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Piano jabs Boyle right on the nose. Boyle blinks but takes it well.
Boyle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Piano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boyle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Piano.
Boyle throws a shot from downtown. Piano moves away and avoids it.
Piano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boyle.
Boyle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boyle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Piano throws out the jab.
Boyle tries to clinch
enabling Piano to counter with a crisp jab.
Piano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch combination from Piano misses.
Piano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boyle wants to clinch.
Boyle moves in looking to clinch but Piano pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boyle misses with a series of wild punches.
Dave Boyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Piano clinches up with Boyle and pushes him back against the cage.
Piano slows down the pace here.
Piano breaks the clinch.
Don Piano is winning the standup battle so far.
Piano sizes up Boyle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boyle jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Don Piano's cut is getting worse.
Piano works Boyle's body with a nice hook.
Boyle misses with a looping left.
Boyle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Piano throws out the jab.
Piano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Piano is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circling - Boyle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boyle moves into range and clinches up with Piano.
Piano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boyle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Piano.
Boyle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Piano.
Boyle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Piano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piano misses with an uppercut.
Piano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Piano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Boyle misses with the combination.
Piano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boyle. Boyle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Piano lands a nice looking body shot.
Boyle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Piano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boyle is breathing heavily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boyle lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Piano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Piano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circling - Piano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Piano misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boyle throws a hook but Piano blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Piano. Boyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boyle clinches but Piano breaks the clinch
and Piano counters with a stiff right hand.
Piano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Piano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Boyle wants to clinch up but Piano keeps it at a distance.
Piano moves into the clinch.
Boyle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Piano backwards.
Don Piano's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Piano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Piano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boyle breaks the clinch.
Piano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boyle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Piano misses with an uppercut.
Piano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boyle.
Piano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boyle takes one on the button.
Nice cross by Piano.
The fight stays on the outside here - Piano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Piano defending well as Boyle loads up on a big left hand.
Boyle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Piano counters with a left to the body.
Piano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Piano uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piano works on Boyle's body with a couple of short punches.
Piano can't find room to land a body shot as Boyle controls the action.
Piano misses with a body punch.
Piano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Piano as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Piano dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Piano lands a body shot.
Piano lands a body shot.
Piano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Piano.
Piano scores with a decent looking hook.
Piano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boyle at a distance.
Piano lands a really nice looking cross but Boyle seems unphased.
Boyle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Piano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Piano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boyle backwards.
Piano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piano tries to score a body lock takedown but Boyle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Piano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Piano cracks Boyle with a nice body shot.
Piano lands a shot to the body.
Piano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Piano scores with a body shot.
Boyle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Piano connects with a looping right hand.
Piano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boyle has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Piano.
Piano takes the fight into the clinch.
Piano can't find room to land a body shot as Boyle controls the action.
Piano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boyle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Piano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Piano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piano scores with a hook to the body.
Piano scores with a shot to the side of Boyle's head.
Boyle misses with a punch on the inside.
Piano presses Boyle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Piano.
Piano stalls.
A right hook to the body lands for Piano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Piano.
Piano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boyle on the side of the head.
Piano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boyle circles away quickly and effectively.
Piano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Piano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Piano throws a series of punches but Boyle avoids them all with ease.
Piano digs a good hook to Boyle's body.
A nice combination there by Piano.
Piano keeps the fight on the outside.
Piano missing with a left hand there. Boyle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Boyle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Piano lands a glancing blow to the side of Boyle's head.
Piano stalks Boyle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boyle's face. Boyle staggers backwards, shaken.
Piano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boyle, pushing him back against the cage.
Boyle takes a shot to the head.
Piano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boyle taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle takes a shot to the head.
Piano presses Boyle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Piano presses Boyle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Piano tries to throw a body punch but Boyle avoids it by throwing Piano back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Piano.
A hook to the body from Piano.
Piano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boyles head.
Piano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boyle can do to turn this around?
Piano works on Boyle's body with a couple of short punches.
Piano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Piano.
Piano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Piano swinging wildly here.
Piano works Boyle's body with a nice hook.
Piano throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Piano with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyle takes one to the side of the head.
Piano lands a nice hook to Boyle's body. Boyle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Piano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Piano drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Piano stands up and beckons Boyle to his feet.
Piano throws a nice looking combination but Boyle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Piano misses with a few strikes there.
Piano just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Boyle misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Piano clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Piano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boyle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boyle avoids the body shot from Piano.
Boyle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Piano scores with the left hand. Boyle knows he should have avoided that one.
Piano lands a glancing blow to the side of Boyle's head.
Boyle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Piano swinging wildly here.
Piano closes the distance and pushes Boyle back into the cage.
Piano tries to throw a body punch but Boyle avoids it by throwing Piano back against the cage.
Piano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Don Piano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Piano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Piano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Piano lands an overhand right.
Boyle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piano tries to clinch up but Boyle circles away and keeps his distance.
Boyle is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Boyle throws a right and a left that Piano avoids nicely.
Boyle throws a combination that misses
letting Piano counter with a right hand.
Piano digs a good hook to Boyle's body.
Boyle moves forwards but Piano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Piano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Piano throws a hook to the side of Boyle's head but Boyle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boyle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boyle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boyle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Piano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Piano does it's job there.
Piano scores with a jab.
Boyle clinches but Piano breaks the clinch
and Piano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyle doesn't manage to clinch there - Piano circles away.
Piano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Piano lands a body shot.
Piano lands a jab to Boyle's midsection.
Boyle tries to clinch up
and Piano counters with a nice uppercut.
Boyle tries to clinch but Piano moves away
and Piano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Piano looks to throw the jab but Boyle is out of range.
Boyle slips a jab and a cross from Piano.
Piano stuns Boyle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boyle takes a swing at Piano's ribcage but misses.
Piano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice straight punches there by Piano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Piano.
Boyle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piano looks to land a combination but Boyle avoids it well.
Boyle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boyle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Piano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Piano throws a one two combo.
Piano lands a nice shot to the body.
Piano lands a jab to the head.
Boyle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Piano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boyle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Piano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boyle. Boyle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Piano is looking to clinch.
Piano has closed the distance and engaged Boyle in a clinch.
Piano lands a body shot.
Piano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boyle is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyle slowing the pace effectively.
A short body shot lands from Piano as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Piano as the two fighters clinch.
Piano is stalling here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Piano for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Piano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Piano connects with a looping right hand.
Piano lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Piano, as that shot connected.
Piano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Piano works Boyle's body with a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Piano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boyle backs up against the cage.
Boyle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Piano had his way with Dave Boyle in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Piano lands a nice shot that snaps Boyle's head back.
Piano lands a head shot.
Piano throws a series of punches but Boyle avoids them all with ease.
Boyle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boyle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Piano defending well as Boyle loads up on a big left hand.
Piano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boyle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Piano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Piano works on Boyle's body with a couple of short punches.
Piano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Piano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boyle being controlled against the cage.
Piano tries a body shot but Boyle blocks it.
Boyle is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Piano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piano holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Piano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boyle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boyle throws a hook but Piano avoids it easily.
Boyle throws a front kick aimed at Piano's knee but Piano avoids it well.
Piano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boyle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Piano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boyle throws a combination that misses
and Piano counters with a takedown into side control.
Boyle struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Piano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyle taking punishment in the form of punches.
Boyle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Piano wants to advance to full mount but Boyle doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Piano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boyle on the ground.
Piano tries to free his leg and advance position but Boyle is retaining full guard.
Boyle is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Piano is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Piano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Don Piano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boyle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boyle trying to control from half guard but Piano is working away.
Dave Boyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boyle has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Piano is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Piano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Piano 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Don Piano!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Don Piano!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Don Piano!
Don Piano wins by unanimous decision!
Don Piano is the new heavyweight champion!
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