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MFC 15 - Amp PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Prior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Elam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prior comes to the cage accompanied by Drop the World - Lil Wayne. Keith Elam is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Prior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Elam!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elam closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Prior did well to prevent Elam getting side control.
Elam is working for a kimura but Prior is defending it quite comfortably.
Elam is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Prior defends it well.
Elam wants to take a breather but Prior is having none of it.
Elam seems to be looking for submissions.
Elam is looking to advance position but Prior won't allow it.
Elam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Prior has managed to free his arm - good work.
Prior is defending against the submission attempts here by Elam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elam trying to control the action but Prior is working from the bottom.
Elam is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Prior sees it coming and defends easily.
Prior pushes Elam off looking to stand but Elam dives back in and keeps control.
Elam controlling the action here.
Elam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prior keeps working.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Prior shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Prior showed some decent athleticism there.
Prior is breathing heavily.
Elam striking from the bottom.
Prior trying to mount his opponent but Elam defends it.
Elam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Prior thows a huge punch but Elam dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elam actively working from the bottom here.
Elam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Prior seems to be working for a kimura but Elam defends the submission attempt.
Elam has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Prior. Oh but Elam has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Prior goes limp - he's gone! Elam jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Keith Elam!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhang Zhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zhang Zhu!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James scores with a kick to the midsection.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zhu is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Zhu circles away and we're back to standing.
James tries to clinch there but Zhu circles away.
Zhu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhu throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Zhu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zhu drives through with a takedown into guard.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zhu.
James has his foot on Zhu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zhu works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhu won't allow James to get back to his feet.
Zhu is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
Zhu thows a big elbow that misses.
Zhu looks gassed!
James lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zhu!
James controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throwing strikes here but Zhu is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Zhu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
James moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Zhu has worked his arm free - good work by Zhu!
The ground and pound from James seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
James wants to control but Zhu is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zhu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zhu managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by James.
James stands up and beckons Zhu to his feet.
Zhu misses with a takedown
and James counters with a nice double leg into guard.
James lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James looking to pass the guard.
James wants to stand but Zhu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James wants to stand but Zhu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James pushes down on Zhu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James is looking for a kimura but Zhu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for James to get the leverage.
James is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zhu defends it well.
Zhu wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam James dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
James goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
James throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zhu was covering up waiting for the punch and James finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zhu keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James stands and throws Zhu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zhu keeps working.
Zhu is breathing heavily.
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhu tries to improve position but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zhu can do anything to dispel that myth.
James postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
James swings around for an armbar but Zhu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into James's guard.
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.
Zhu wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Zhu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of James is proving hard to escape from.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zhu is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Zhu circles away and we're back to standing.
Zhu throws a head kick that misses
and James counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zhu's guard now.
James trying to control but Zhu is working from the bottom.
James seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control but Zhu is working from the bottom.
James looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
James wants to pass the guard but Zhu is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
James is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
James stands and steps away. Zhu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Zhu.
James shoots in and bounces Zhu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
James sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zhu's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam James dominated that second round.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zhu dodges the punch combination from James.
James throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zhu.
Zhu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
Zhu throws a lazy head kick
and James counters with a nice double leg into guard.
James sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zhu working a defensive guard here.
James is stalling in the full guard.
Zhu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sam James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zhu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zhu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as James controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sam James.
Zhu slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zhu tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James counters with a shoot takedown. Zhu fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James passes into half guard.
James scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
James trying to control the pace.
James's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James wants to control but Zhu is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sam James.
Zhu with a poor takedown
and James counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zhu's guard now.
Sam James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhang Zhu.
James is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zhang Zhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zhu is keeping the position for now.
James is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
James wants to control from the top but Zhu keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well James 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trent Tickin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremiah Brody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trent Tickin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeremiah Brody's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trent Tickin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jeremiah Brody!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Tickin does no damage.
Trent Tickin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brody ducks right into an uppercut from Tickin.
Tickin is looking to chop away at Brody's legs.
Tickin lands a right hook to the body.
Brody shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brody avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tickin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brody stands up and waves to Tickin to follow him.
Tickin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tickin misses with the combination.
Tickin misses with a looping right.
No luck for Brody with that takedown attempt.
Brody closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tickin circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tickin misses with the combination.
Brody is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tickin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tickin.
Brody avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck for Brody with that takedown attempt.
Trent Tickin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremiah Brody.
Tickin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brody's guard.
Brody really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tickin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tickin passes into half guard.
Tickin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brody has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brody looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tickin seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Brody is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Trent Tickin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Dunowevil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dunowevil might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Highway to Hell. Derek Donovan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Dunowevil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donovan throws a head kick that misses.
Donovan thows a body kick. Dunowevil tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Donovan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice straight punches there by Dunowevil. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dunowevil.
Donovan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dunowevil.
Dunowevil lands a nice looking body shot.
Donovan misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot lands for Dunowevil.
Dunowevil shoots in but Donovan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dunowevil misses the jab.
Dunowevil misses with a body shot.
Dunowevil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunowevil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donovan.
Donovan tries to clinch but Dunowevil is having none of it.
Donovan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dunowevil lands a nice hook to Donovan's body. Donovan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donk. Dunowevil catches Donovan right on the button with a cross.
Dunowevil avoids the body shot from Donovan.
Donovan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunowevil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Donovan looks gassed!
Donovan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dunowevil.
Donovan throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunowevil.
Donovan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dunowevil with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donovan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dunowevil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dunowevil digs a good hook to Donovan's body.
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!
Dunowevil stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Donovan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donovan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roger Dunowevil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunowevil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dunowevil.
Donovan walks into a jab.
Dunowevil lands a nice shot that snaps Donovan's head back.
Donovan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Donovan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Donovan there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dunowevil lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Dunowevil finds it's way through Donovan's defenses.
Dunowevil scores with a jab to the head.
Roger Dunowevil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunowevil lands an overhand right.
Donovan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dunowevil lands with a right hand.
Donovan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dunowevil lands with a hook. Donovan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dunowevil jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dunowevil scores with a nice head shot.
Donovan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dunowevil connects with a crisp jab.
Dunowevil cracks Donovan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A cross from Dunowevil lands.
Dunowevil scores with a hook.
Dunowevil fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Donovan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dunowevil connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Donovan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dunowevil connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Donovan's hands.
Dunowevil lands a nice hook to Donovan's body. Donovan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dunowevil is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dunowevil scores with a nice head shot.
Dunowevil lands a right hook to the body.
Donovan walks into a straight right hand from Dunowevil.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dunowevil, as that shot connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dunowevil, as that shot connected.
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!
Dunowevil bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donovan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dunowevil lands with a nice body punch.
Dunowevil's corner calls for a 1-2. Dunowevil obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dunowevil connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Donovan's hands.
Dunowevil scores with a hook to the body. Donovan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dunowevil throws a good cross that connects.
Dunowevil clobbers Donovan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot lands for Dunowevil.
Dunowevil moves out of range of the body kick.
Dunowevil fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Donovan on the side of the head.
Dunowevil connects with a nice looking jab.
Donovan throws the left hand but Dunowevil avoids the punch easily.
Dunowevil works Donovan's body with a nice hook.
Dunowevil connects with a right hand. Donovan shakes it off.
Donovan walks into a left hand.
A combination from Donovan does no damage.
Dunowevil dips to his left and cracks Donovan with an uppercut!
Donovan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dunowevil cracks Donovan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dunowevil closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dunowevil clobbers Donovan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dunowevil throws a leg kick but Donovan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dunowevil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Dunowevil dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dunowevil smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dunowevil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Donovan momentarily.
Donovan drops his hands momentarily and Dunowevil takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donovan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donovan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donovan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dunowevil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Donovan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dunowevil has got the better of the exchanges.
Dunowevil works Donovan's body with a nice hook.
Dunowevil tries to work over Donovan's front leg with a kick but Donovan checks it.
Dunowevil lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunowevil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donovan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dunowevil uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Donovan has time to react.
Donovan tries to move into range but Dunowevil moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dunowevil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donovan can do to turn this around?
Dunowevil lands a jab-cross combination.
Donovan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donovan is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Dunowevil.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunowevil jabs at Donovan's body.
Jab, jab by Dunowevil - just one landing.
Dunowevil clobbers Donovan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A shot to the liver by Dunowevil. Beautiful body shot.
Derek Donovan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dunowevil moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dunowevil scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Donovan doesn't seem bothered though.
Dunowevil lands a nice hook to Donovan's body. Donovan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donovan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dunowevil ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Dunowevil. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunowevil lands a really nice looking cross but Donovan seems unphased.
Dunowevil thuds a left hand into Donovan's body.
Donovan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dunowevil.
Nice uppercut there from Dunowevil.
Dunowevil cracks Donovan with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dunowevil cracks a nice hook into Donovan's ribs.
Donovan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dunowevil dips to his left and cracks Donovan with an uppercut!
Dunowevil pivots, looking for a leg kick but Donovan is out of range and Dunowevil settles back down.
Dunowevil cracks Donovan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donovan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dunowevil finds it's way round the side to connect with Donovan's head.
A left lands for Dunowevil.
Donovan tries to clinch there but Dunowevil circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dunowevil, as that shot connected.
Dunowevil stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dunowevil cracks Donovan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Dunowevil.
Dunowevil with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donovan moves forwards but Dunowevil connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dunowevil lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Donovan at a distance.
Dunowevil scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Donovan doesn't seem bothered though.
A cross from Dunowevil lands.
Dunowevil throws a series of punches but Donovan moves out of range.
Dunowevil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dunowevil stuns Donovan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donovan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donovan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donovan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dunowevil throws a good cross that connects.
Dunowevil bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Donovan's head.
Dunowevil darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunowevil scores with a decent looking hook.
Donovan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dunowevil finds it's way round the side to connect with Donovan's head.
Dunowevil fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Donovan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donovan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donovan tries to move into range but Dunowevil moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Dunowevil. Beautiful body shot.
Dunowevil throws a combination. Donovan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dunowevil lands with a nice combination. Donovan backs away looking to recover.
Dunowevil lands with a good body shot.
Dunowevil lands a nice shot to the body.
Dunowevil cracks a nice hook into Donovan's ribs.
Dunowevil lands a jab to the head.
Dunowevil connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Donovan's hands.
Dunowevil wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dunowevil fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dunowevil scores with a shot to the body.
Dunowevil throws a combination. Donovan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dunowevil connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Dunowevil dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dunowevil takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dunowevil dips to his left and cracks Donovan with an uppercut!
Dunowevil misses with a body shot.
A combination from Dunowevil does no damage.
Dunowevil moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dunowevil punishes Donovan's body with a nice straight punch.
Dunowevil smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dunowevil connects with the punch.
Dunowevil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donovan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dunowevil lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dunowevil cracks Donovan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dunowevil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunowevil lands with a shot to the body.
Roger Dunowevil is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Dunowevil. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunowevil scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice cross by Dunowevil.
Dunowevil lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Donovan walks into a stiff left hand from Dunowevil.
Dunowevil scores with a hook.
Dunowevil scores with a three punch combo!
Dunowevil lands with a hook. Donovan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dunowevil cracks Donovan with a right hand to the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Dunowevil.
Nice jab there from Dunowevil.
Donovan takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Donovan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dunowevil cracks Donovan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dunowevil scores with a nice strike.
Dunowevil tests Donovan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dunowevil thuds a left hand into Donovan's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunowevil scores with a jab to the body.
Dunowevil thuds a left hand into Donovan's body.
Dunowevil lands a nice looking body shot.
Dunowevil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dunowevil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunowevil moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dunowevil lands a two punch combo.
Dunowevil lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dunowevil changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunowevil lands a lovely overhand right.
Dunowevil connects with a nice looking jab.
Dunowevil scores with a crisp jab that stopped Donovan in his tracks.
Donovan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dunowevil scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Dunowevil.
Dunowevil uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Donovan has time to react.
Donovan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dunowevil scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Dunowevil - just one landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dunowevil.
Dunowevil's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dunowevil duly obliges.
Dunowevil cracks Donovan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dunowevil lands a glancing blow to the side of Donovan's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Dunowevil. That snapped Donovan's head back.
Dunowevil lands a body shot.
Dunowevil lands a really nice looking cross but Donovan seems unphased.
Dunowevil fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunowevil moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Donovan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunowevil throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Donovan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donovan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dunowevil to score with a decent uppercut.
Dunowevil scores with a sloppy right hand. Donovan should have avoided that one.
Dunowevil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Donovan momentarily.
Donovan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dunowevil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Dunowevil finds it's way through Donovan's defenses.
Dunowevil works the jab nicely.
Dunowevil throws a leg kick
and Donovan counters with a nice leg kick.
Derek Donovan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good exchange - Dunowevil coming out on top.
Jab by Dunowevil.
Roger Dunowevil is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Dunowevil darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by Dunowevil.
Donovan needs to keep his hands up - Dunowevil had a free shot at his head there.
Dunowevil is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dunowevil lands a really nice looking cross but Donovan seems unphased.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Dunowevil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dunowevil 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:24
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Dunowevil!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges StPierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and chuito wichoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Georges StPierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, chuito wichoo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
wichoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but StPierre moves away.
StPierre slips a jab and a cross from wichoo.
StPierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
StPierre lands a heavy elbow.
wichoo really wants to buck StPierre off and get back to his feet.
wichoo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by StPierre.
StPierre goes for an armbar but he's not got it… wichoo turns into him and now he's in StPierre's guard.
wichoo wants to stand but StPierre is controlling his posture from full guard.
StPierre is looking to sinch up a triangle. wichoo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to StPierre's body to avoid the submission. StPierre has instead reached around wichoo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! StPierre arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Georges StPierre!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Thunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Andersson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Thunders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunders fails to land the takedown.
Thunders is looking to clinch.
Thunders scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thunders lands a head kick!
Thunders fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thunders lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thunders.
Thunders drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Andersson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thunders is aware though and is defending well.
Andersson controls Thunders momentarily but Thunders frees himself.
Thunders wanted to stand there but Andersson had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunders 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.
Andersson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andersson tries to clinch but Thunders moves out of range.
Thunders scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thunders blocks a low kick nicely.
Andersson looks gassed!
Thunders plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thunders lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Daniel Andersson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunders tries to clinch there but Andersson circles away.
Thunders works over Andersson's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunders drives through and clinches with Andersson against the cage.
Thunders is looking to break free of the clinch but Andersson has double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thunders is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Andersson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thunders wants to stall.
Andersson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thunders fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Thunders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thunders breaks the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thunders.
Thunders throws a nice head kick!
Thunders tries for a takedown but Andersson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thunders lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Andersson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thunders.
Thunders moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thunders throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Andersson.
A head kick from Thunders lands but Andersson takes it in his stride.
Andersson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunders tries to clinch up
and Andersson counters by moving into the clinch.
Andersson is trying to break free.
Andersson taking a breather.
Thunders tries to break free but Andersson pushes him back against the cage.
Thunders tries to pull guard but Andersson won't allow it.
Thunders is looking to break free of the clinch but Andersson has double underhooks.
Thunders wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thunders wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andersson has him pressed against the cage.
Andersson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thunders's efforts to push away.
Thunders wants a takedown but no success here.
Thunders has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thunders is trying to break the clinch but Andersson is controlling him.
Thunders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thunders throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thunders jabs at Andersson's body.
Thunders pushes Andersson up against the cage in a clinch.
Thunders looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thunders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Thunders both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunders moves into the clinch successfully.
Thunders missing with knees to the body.
Thunders is trying to force a seperation but Andersson has the dominant position.
Thunders is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thunders wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andersson has him pressed against the cage.
Andersson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thunders fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thunders lands a two punch combo.
Thunders looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andersson fails to land the takedown.
Thunders lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thunders stuns Andersson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andersson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thunders tries to clinch up but Andersson circles away and keeps his distance.
Thunders lands a body shot.
Thunders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thunders throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thunders darts in and clinches Andersson up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Thunders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Andersson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thunders is looking to clinch but Andersson is avoiding it.
Thunders fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andersson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thunders.
Thunders is looking to wear down Andersson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Andersson stuffs the takedown attempt from Thunders. Thunders gets slowly back to his feet.
Thunders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andersson can do to turn this around?
Thunders moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Andersson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thunders scores with a punch to the head.
Thunders lands a high kick!
Thunders clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunders manages to break the clinch.
Thunders lands a high kick!
Thunders with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thunders throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thunders scores with a head kick.
Thunders lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A nice combination there by Thunders.
Thunders throws a head kick that Andersson semi-blocks.
Johnny Thunders is winning the standup battle so far.
Andersson is breathing heavily.
Andersson swats away the attempt to clinch by Thunders.
Thunders lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That has opened up Daniel Andersson's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunders throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut lands for Thunders. That snapped Andersson's head back.
Thunders catches Andersson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thunders scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thunders scores with a head kick.
Thunders throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Andersson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thunders fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thunders lands a body shot.
Thunders lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thunders.
Andersson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thunders thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Andersson if he has to take too many more of those.
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!
Thunders goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thunders lands a high kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Thunders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thunders tries to clinch up.
Thunders goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Johnny Thunders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunders throws a one two combo.
Andersson throws a lazy head kick
and Thunders counters with a left and a right that stings Andersson.
Thunders changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andersson tries to avoid it but Thunders manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andersson to the ground. Andersson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Thunders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Thunders.
Thunders thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Andersson if he has to take too many more of those.
Thunders lands a high kick!
Thunders lands with a shot to the body.
Andersson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thunders tries to clinch but Andersson is having none of it.
Thunders throws a head kick that half lands.
Thunders wants to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Thunders.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thunders.
Thunders is looking to clinch.
Thunders tries to clinch up but Andersson circles away and keeps his distance.
Thunders throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thunders has closed the distance and engaged Andersson in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson fails to pull guard.
Thunders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thunders moves into range and clinches up with Andersson.
Thunders is trying to break the clinch but Andersson is controlling him.
Thunders jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Andersson walks away with a smile on his face. Thunders gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thunders is working the combinations to good effect here.
Thunders scores with a one two! Andersson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thunders lands a head kick. Andersson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thunders fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thunders lands with a kick to the temple. Andersson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thunders connects with a high kick.
Thunders chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thunders lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick from Thunders lands but Andersson takes it in his stride.
Thunders looks to land a combination. Andersson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thunders lands with a kick to the temple. Andersson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thunders throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thunders tries to clinch there but Andersson circles away.
Andersson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thunders tries to clinch there but Andersson circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunders dips to his left and cracks Andersson with an uppercut!
Thunders lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thunders stalks Andersson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Andersson's face. Andersson staggers backwards, shaken.
A head kick from Thunders lands but Andersson takes it in his stride.
Andersson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thunders moves in looking to clinch but Andersson pushes him off.
Thunders clinches with his opponent.
Thunders wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thunders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thunders lands with a slapping head kick.
Thunders scores with a one two! Andersson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown by Thunders or perhaps it was just good defense by Andersson which made him look bad.
Thunders lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thunders.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thunders shoots for a double leg takedown but Andersson sprawls well. He's pushed Thunders's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andersson falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Thunders to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Thunders with that takedown attempt.
Andersson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Thunders dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Andersson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Andersson looks for a takedown but Thunders sprawls well.
Thunders changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Andersson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thunders decides to stand up, so the ref orders Andersson to his feet.
Thunders lands with a kick to the temple. Andersson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thunders lands a slapping body shot.
Thunders closes the distance and clinches up with Andersson, looking for a takedown. Thunders pushes Andersson against the cage but Andersson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thunders goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick from Thunders lands but Andersson takes it in his stride.
Andersson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thunders is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thunders throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thunders goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thunders fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andersson keeps the fight on the outside.
Andersson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thunders lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Thunders throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunders throws a head kick that half lands.
Andersson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thunders with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thunders connects with a high kick.
Andersson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thunders tries to clinch but Andersson is having none of it.
Thunders goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Andersson moves in looking to clinch but Thunders pushes him off.
A shot to the liver by Thunders. Beautiful body shot.
Thunders lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thunders throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thunders scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thunders misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thunders displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andersson swats away the attempt to clinch by Thunders.
Thunders fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andersson, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andersson is defending well for now.
Andersson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thunders.
Thunders is trying to break free.
Thunders looking to slow down the pace here.
Thunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andersson.
Thunders is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thunders is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andersson fails to pull guard.
Thunders breaks the clinch.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses
and Thunders counters with a nice body kick.
Crunch! Thunders slams his shin into Andersson's torso.
Andersson keeps the fight on the outside.
Thunders lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thunders is looking to clinch.
Thunders turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thunders lands a head kick. Andersson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunders throws a head kick that Andersson semi-blocks.
Thunders shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Thunders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thunders lands a front kick.
Thunders with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunders scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thunders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thunders explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thunders throws a head kick that half lands.
Thunders lands with a kick to the temple. Andersson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thunders turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Thunders scores with a four punch combination!
Andersson tries to clinch there but Thunders circles away.
Thunders clinches with his opponent.
Thunders is trying to break free.
Thunders has had enough of the clinch but Andersson keeps him there for the moment.
Thunders is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andersson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Andersson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thunders has had enough of the clinch but Andersson keeps him there for the moment.
Andersson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thunders is trying to force a seperation but Andersson has the dominant position.
Andersson gets underhooks to prevent Thunders's takedown attempt.
Thunders tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Andersson wants to get back to striking at distance but Thunders won't allow it.
Andersson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson swats away the attempt to clinch by Thunders.
Andersson closes the distance and pushes Thunders back into the cage.
Thunders wants to break free but Andersson has control.
Johnny Thunders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thunders fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thunders trying to land knees to the body.
Thunders jumps guard but Andersson stands there with Thunders around his waist. Thunders gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Andersson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thunders walks away with a smile on his face. Andersson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thunders tries to clinch but Andersson is having none of it.
Andersson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thunders counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Andersson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thunders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andersson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thunders lands a head kick!
Andersson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Daniel Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andersson keeps the fight on the outside.
Thunders tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Thunders showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thunders 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:25
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:25
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Thunders!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deacon Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel has chosen Survivor - Burning Heart as his entrance music. Deacon Doherty could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Steel's chin.
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deacon Doherty!
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, John Steel!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel lands the left hand.
A punch combination from Doherty misses.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doherty throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doherty.
Doherty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steel misses with a double jab
and Doherty counters with a head kick.
Steel stalks Doherty and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Doherty's face. Doherty staggers backwards, shaken.
Some wild striking there from Steel.
Doherty misses with a straight right.
Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doherty looks for the body kick but Steel saw that one coming.
Doherty scores with a jab to the head.
Doherty lands a nice looking body kick.
Doherty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doherty scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steel lands a nice looking body shot.
Doherty misses with a double jab.
Doherty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Doherty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel throws a series of punches but Doherty moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doherty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doherty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doherty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doherty.
Doherty scores with a hook to the body. Steel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steel looks gassed!
Doherty thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Doherty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel misses with a hook.
Doherty drops Steel with a beautiful combination! Steel stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Doherty is looking for the KO!
Steel is rocked!
It looks like John Steel has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doherty lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Steel falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Deacon Doherty!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Full Flavor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and that guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). guy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Little Drop Of Poison. Full Flavor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to that guy's chin.
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Full Flavor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, that guy!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
guy moves out of range as Flavor throws a body kick.
guy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Flavor.
Flavor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Flavor's corner calls for a 1-2. Flavor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Flavor scores with a shot to the body.
Flavor misses with a wild body shot.
guy throws a jab but it's blocked by Flavor.
guy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flavor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Full Flavor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
guy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Flavor scores with a shot to the body.
guy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flavor circles away quickly and effectively.
guy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flavor lands a right hook to the body.
guy misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flavor misses with a body punch
and guy counters with a right hand to the body.
guy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
guy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flavor lands a really nice looking cross but guy seems unphased.
guy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Flavor misses with an uppercut. guy saw that one coming.
Flavor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from guy.
guy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Flavor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flavor looks to throw the jab but guy is out of range.
Flavor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Flavor.
Flavor misses with a body shot.
Flavor just misses with a punch to the body.
Flavor just misses with a punch to the body.
guy drops his hands momentarily and Flavor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flavor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from guy.
Flavor misses the body punch
and guy counters with a stiff right hand.
Flavor misses with a hook. guy ducked under it nicely.
guy fails to land with a series of punches.
Flavor scores with a hook to the body. guy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Flavor misses with a body shot
and guy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Flavor swings for the body but guy moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flavor. guy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flavor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
guy avoids the body shot from Flavor.
A punch combination from Flavor misses.
Flavor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
guy checks a low kick from Flavor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flavor misses with a body shot
and guy counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Full Flavor has been cut.
Flavor looks to land a left hand but guy moved out of range nicely.
Flavor lands with a right hand.
Flavor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Flavor misses with a looping left.
guy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flavor misses with an uppercut.
Flavor throws a body punch but guy moves out of range.
Flavor throws a left and a right that both miss
and guy counters with a crisp one two that drops Flavor! guy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Flavor to his feet! Flavor is in big trouble!
Flavor is rocked!
guy fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Flavor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
guy slips a straight right by Flavor.
Flavor seems to have got his legs back now.
guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flavor moves away.
Flavor throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling guy to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Flavor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flavor scores with a jab. guy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
guy missing with a left hand there. Flavor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flavor punishes guy's body with a nice straight punch.
Flavor scores with a three punch combo!
Flavor lands a head shot.
A clash of legs there as guy blocks the low kick.
Flavor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
guy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flavor lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flavor misses with a straight right.
Flavor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Flavor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before guy has time to react.
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 Full Flavor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Full Flavor's cut.
That's time! Flavor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Flavor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
guy ducks under a wild hook from Flavor.
Flavor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
guy ducks under a wild hook from Flavor.
A punch combination from Flavor misses.
Flavor scores with a one two! guy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Flavor takes a swing at guy's ribcage but misses.
Flavor scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flavor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but guy manages to avoid it.
Flavor misses with a series of wild punches.
Flavor scores with a hook to the body. guy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the body from Flavor misses
and guy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flavor takes a swing at guy's ribcage but misses.
Flavor connects with a single shot there.
Flavor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flavor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
guy blocks a jab.
Flavor thuds a left hand into guy's body.
Flavor lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from guy. Flavor does a little dance to reset his feet.
guy misses with a combination
and Flavor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
guy misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from guy misses.
Flavor misses with a jab to the body
and guy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by guy.
Flavor looks to throw the jab but guy is out of range.
Flavor tests guy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
guy misses with an uppercut.
Flavor connects with the punch.
guy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
guy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flavor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
that guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
guy throws a hook but Flavor blocks it.
A punch combination from Flavor misses.
guy swings for the body but Flavor moves out of range.
guy walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flavor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed guy momentarily.
guy slips a straight right by Flavor.
guy moves away from the strike by Flavor.
Flavor ducks under a wild hook from guy.
Flavor fails to land with a series of punches.
Flavor misses with a straight right.
Flavor missing with a left hand there. guy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
guy blocks a jab.
Flavor throws a hook but guy blocks it.
Flavor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Flavor lands a nice hook to guy's body. guy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Flavor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and guy counters with a two punch combo.
Flavor lunges at guy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by guy's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
guy tries to bum rush Flavor with a series of wild strikes but Flavor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
guy blocks a low kick nicely.
Flavor clobbers guy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Flavor tests guy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flavor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flavor swings for the body but guy moves out of range.
Flavor jabs at guy's body.
Flavor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract guy.
guy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flavor misses with a double jab
and guy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Flavor misses the body punch
and guy counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but that guy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Full Flavor's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
guy misses with an uppercut.
guy takes a swing at Flavor's ribcage but misses.
guy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
guy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flavor.
Flavor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
guy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flavor misses with a combination
and guy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
guy slips under a jab from Flavor.
Flavor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Flavor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
guy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flavor moves out of range as guy strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flavor throws out a loose jab but guy uses good head movement to avoid it.
guy blocks a jab.
guy tries to move into range but Flavor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
guy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flavor throws out the jab.
Flavor loads up on a big right hand but guy slips the punch.
Flavor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Flavor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flavor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as guy backs up against the cage.
Flavor throws a left and a right that both miss
and guy counters with a right hand to the body.
Flavor connects with a body shot.
Flavor throws a left and a right that both miss
and guy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
guy misses the shot to the body.
guy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Flavor lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flavor jabs at guy's body.
guy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flavor.
Flavor swinging wildly here.
guy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flavor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by guy.
guy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Flavor swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Flavor misses the target.
Flavor misses with a straight left.
guy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
guy throws a hook to the side of Flavor's head but Flavor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
guy scores with a shot to the body.
Flavor lands a slapping body shot.
that guy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flavor lands a head shot.
Flavor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. guy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Flavor.
guy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
guy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
guy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Flavor's head backwards.
Flavor throws a hook to the side of guy's head but guy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
guy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Flavor swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting guy counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
guy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
guy blocks a head kick by Flavor.
guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flavor moves away.
Flavor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Flavor throws a low kick but guy avoids it.
Flavor misses the body punch
and guy counters with a straight right hand.
Flavor misses with a double jab.
Flavor throws a looping overhand right but guy ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Flavor.
Flavor throws a sloppy body shot
and guy counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flavor swings for the body but guy moves out of range.
Flavor thows a left - swing and a miss!
guy moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
that guy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well guy 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... that guy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zion Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quincy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez comes to the cage accompanied by St. Anger by Metallica. Quincy Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
205 lbs
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210 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zion Gonzalez!
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, Quincy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a right hand that Gonzalez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonzalez also avoids with ease.
Jones throws a push kick but Gonzalez slaps the foot to one side.
Jones misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gonzalez doesn't seem phased though.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
Gonzalez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Jones throws the left hand but Gonzalez avoids the punch easily.
Gonzalez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones lands a nice hook to Gonzalez's body. Gonzalez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones cracks Gonzalez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gonzalez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jones finish him?
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Quincy Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzalez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Gonzalez's head.
Gonzalez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gonzalez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gonzalez rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones lands a big uppercut and Gonzalez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gonzalez looks OK. Jones waves Gonzalez back to his feet!
Gonzalez is rocked!
Jones lands a big right hand that sends Gonzalez crashing to the mat! Jones stays standing though and waves Gonzalez back to his feet!
Oh Gonzalez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones drops Gonzalez with a naaaaasty hook - Gonzalez is in real trouble here! Jones dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quincy Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Gautier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viraj Mithani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viraj Mithani has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pierre Gautier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viraj Mithani!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gautier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mithani slips a straight right by Gautier.
Gautier drops his hands momentarily and Mithani takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Gautier misses its intended target.
Gautier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mithani manages to avoid it.
Gautier misses with the combination.
Mithani lands a jab-cross combination.
Gautier scores with the left hand. Mithani knows he should have avoided that one.
Gautier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gautier. Mithani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mithani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mithani lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gautier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gautier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mithani was well out of range. Poor timing from Gautier.
Mithani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gautier misses with a hook to the body
and Mithani counters with a right hand to the body.
Mithani slips a jab from Gautier.
Gautier works the jab nicely.
Gautier slips a jab and a cross from Mithani.
Pierre Gautier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mithani lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gautier will feel that in the morning.
Gautier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gautier misses with a wild body shot.
Gautier lands a glancing blow to the side of Mithani's head.
Gautier thows a body shot but no joy.
Mithani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gautier.
Pierre Gautier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mithani throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gautier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mithani tries to close the distance and clinch but Gautier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mithani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mithani tries to move into range but Gautier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mithani just misses with a punch to the body.
Mithani cracks Gautier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mithani moves out of range of the strikes.
Mithani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gautier connects with a looping right hand.
Gautier connects with a jab.
Mithani staying out of range there.
Gautier misses with a hook.
Mithani moves in looking to clinch but Gautier pushes him off.
Mithani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gautier.
A slow jab from Gautier misses its intended target.
Mithani closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gautier circles away.
Mithani shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gautier, as that shot connected.
Gautier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gautier, as that shot connected.
Mithani takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mithani looks gassed!
A slow jab from Gautier misses its intended target.
Mithani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gautier is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice jab there from Gautier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gautier thuds his right hand into Mithani's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gautier throws an overhand right that lands on Mithani's shoulder, as Mithani tries to avoid the shot.
Gautier misses with a looping right.
Gautier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mithani counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gautier has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gautier wants to stand up but Mithani is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gautier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mithani prevents Gautier from getting back to his feet.
Gautier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mithani on the ground.
Mithani stopping the sweep attempt from Gautier.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mithani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gautier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Gautier dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gautier moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mithani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pierre Gautier is winning the standup battle so far.
Gautier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gautier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mithani.
Gautier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gautier looks to score with a jab to the body but Mithani is just out of range.
Gautier misses with a looping right.
Mithani defending well as Gautier loads up on a big left hand.
Gautier misses with a combination
and Mithani counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mithani.
Gautier swinging wildly here.
Viraj Mithani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Gautier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gautier.
Mithani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gautier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mithani moves away.
Mithani slips under a jab from Gautier.
A head kick misses from Mithani.
Gautier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gautier throws a combination. Mithani tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gautier throws out a loose jab but Mithani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Mithani.
Gautier throws a jab but it's blocked by Mithani.
Mithani tries to clinch but Gautier is having none of it.
Good exchange - Mithani coming out on top.
Gautier throws a jab when Mithani was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gautier tries to move into range but Mithani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mithani ducks under a wild hook from Gautier.
Gautier throws the left hand but Mithani avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Gautier misses.
Mithani throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gautier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mithani.
Gautier throws a jab when Mithani was well out of range.
Gautier ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gautier lands a lovely overhand right.
Gautier throws a jab when Mithani was well out of range.
Mithani closes the distance and pushes Gautier back into the cage.
Gautier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mithani's efforts to push away.
Gautier can't break the clinch.
Gautier has had enough of the clinch but Mithani keeps him there for the moment.
Mithani is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gautier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mithani defending well as Gautier loads up on a big left hand.
Gautier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gautier throws the left hand but Mithani avoids the punch easily.
Gautier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mithani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mithani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mithani is breathing heavily.
Gautier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gautier scores with a body shot.
A combination from Gautier does no damage.
Gautier swings for the body but Mithani moves out of range.
Gautier throws out a loose jab but Mithani uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Gautier.
A telegraphed right hand from Gautier misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gautier. Mithani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gautier connects with a nice looking jab.
Gautier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mithani moves away.
Nice body punch from Gautier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gautier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mithani.
Nice jab there from Gautier.
Mithani tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gautier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mithani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gautier lands with a nice body punch.
Gautier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gautier misses the jab.
Gautier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mithani manages to avoid it.
Gautier scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Gautier dominated that second round.
That's time! Gautier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gautier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mithani.
Mithani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mithani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gautier.
Gautier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gautier thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Gautier misses.
Gautier misses with a series of wild punches.
Mithani tries to bum rush Gautier with a series of wild strikes but Gautier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mithani swings for the body but Gautier moves out of range.
Gautier just misses with a punch to the body.
Gautier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mithani.
Gautier loads up on a big right hand but Mithani slips the punch.
Gautier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mithani moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mithani has Gautier pressed against the cage, preventing Gautier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gautier prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mithani scores with a shot to the side of Gautier's head.
Gautier tries to pull guard but Mithani won't allow it.
Mithani throws a head punch that misses.
Mithani scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gautier tries to break free but Mithani pushes him back against the cage.
Gautier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gautier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gautier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mithani gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gautier tries to pull guard but Mithani won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Gautier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mithani breaks from the clinch.
Gautier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gautier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gautier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mithani doesn't seem bothered though.
Gautier misses with an uppercut. Mithani saw that one coming.
Mithani forces Gautier back against the cage and clinches.
Gautier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gautier thows a body shot but no joy.
Gautier misses the shot to the body.
Mithani gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gautier.
Mithani looks to score with a jab to the body but Gautier is just out of range.
Gautier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gautier throws a hook but Mithani avoids it easily.
Gautier moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gautier misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Mithani counter with a right hand.
Gautier misses with a looping left.
Gautier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mithani momentarily.
Gautier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mithani holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mithani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mithani prevents Gautier from breaking the clinch.
Gautier is trying to break free.
Gautier wants to get back to striking at distance but Mithani won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gautier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gautier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mithani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gautier.
Mithani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gautier momentarily.
Gautier swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mithani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Gautier.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gautier, as that shot connected.
Mithani misses with a few strikes there.
Gautier loads up on a big right hand but Mithani slips the punch.
No joy there for Gautier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gautier lands with a hook. Mithani tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mithani darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gautier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mithani moves away.
Gautier looks to score with a jab to the body but Mithani is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mithani throws a sloppy head kick and Gautier moves out of range easily.
Gautier loads up on a big right hand but Mithani slips the punch.
Mithani drops his hands momentarily and Gautier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mithani has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gautier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mithani was well out of range. Poor timing from Gautier.
Gautier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mithani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gautier misses with a body shot.
Gautier throws a body punch but Mithani moves out of range.
Mithani misses the jab.
Gautier misses with a straight right.
Gautier throws a combination that misses
and Mithani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gautier swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mithani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gautier jabs at Mithani's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Pierre Gautier did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Gautier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mithani misses with a wild body shot.
Gautier misses with a hook.
Mithani slips a straight right by Gautier.
Mithani moves away from the strike by Gautier.
Gautier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gautier looks to land a combination but Mithani avoids it well.
Mithani doesn't manage to clinch there - Gautier circles away.
Gautier lands with a good body shot.
Gautier misses with a body punch
letting Mithani counter with a right hand.
Mithani swinging wildly here.
Gautier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mithani circles away quickly and effectively.
Mithani slips a straight right by Gautier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gautier throws a big shot that misses.
Gautier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gautier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mithani moves away.
Gautier misses with a straight right.
Gautier lands a body shot.
Gautier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gautier connects with a jab.
Gautier misses with a body shot.
Gautier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mithani staying out of range there.
A big right from Gautier misses.
Gautier scores with a hook to the body. Mithani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gautier misses with a combination
and Mithani counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gautier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gautier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mithani slips under a jab.
Gautier misses with a combination
and Mithani counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mithani effectively controlling the action here.
Mithani lands a right hand.
Mithani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mithani falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mithani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gautier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mithani was well out of range. Poor timing from Gautier.
Gautier's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gautier duly obliges.
Gautier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mithani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gautier to score with a decent uppercut.
Mithani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mithani is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gautier looks to throw the jab but Mithani is out of range.
Gautier swings for the body but Mithani moves out of range.
Mithani with a poor takedown
and Gautier counters with a two punch combo.
Gautier misses the body punch
and Mithani counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mithani.
Gautier is looking to break free of the clinch but Mithani has double underhooks.
Mithani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gautier misses the body punch
and Mithani counters with a left to the body.
Gautier lands a nice looking body shot.
Gautier takes a swing at Mithani's ribcage but misses.
Mithani avoids the body shot from Gautier.
Gautier throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mithani counters with a three punch combo that has Gautier backing up. Gautier nods at Mithani to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gautier lunges at Mithani with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mithani's hand.
Mithani takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gautier misses with a jab to the body
and Mithani counters with a one-two to the body.
Gautier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mithani's head.
Gautier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut lands for Gautier. That snapped Mithani's head back.
Gautier cracks Mithani with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gautier misses with a wild body shot.
Mithani slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gautier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gautier lands with a nice body punch.
Mithani takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Gautier had his way with Viraj Mithani in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gautier misses with a hook.
Gautier lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gautier jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gautier looks to land a combination but Mithani avoids it well.
Mithani misses with a wild body shot.
Gautier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mithani can do to turn this around?
Gautier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gautier throws a combination. Mithani tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gautier throws an overhand right that lands on Mithani's shoulder, as Mithani tries to avoid the shot.
Gautier lands a body shot.
Gautier lands a right hook to the body.
Mithani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gautier.
Gautier missing with a left hand there. Mithani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mithani takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gautier misses with a hook to the body
and Mithani counters by moving into the clinch.
Mithani is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gautier jumps guard but Mithani stands there with Gautier around his waist. Gautier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gautier fails to pull guard.
Gautier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gautier tries to pull guard but Mithani won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Gautier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mithani wants to get back to striking at distance but Gautier won't allow it.
Gautier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mithani pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gautier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mithani lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gautier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mithani has him pressed against the cage.
Gautier breaks the clinch.
Mithani staying out of range there.
Gautier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gautier misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Gautier misses its intended target.
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.
Mithani takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gautier throws a nice looking combination but Mithani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good shot there by Gautier.
Mithani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gautier misses the shot to the body.
Gautier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mithani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gautier throws out the jab.
Gautier throws a hook but Mithani avoids it easily.
Mithani on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good standup being displayed there by Gautier as he connects with a hook.
Gautier misses with a double jab.
Mithani slips a jab and a cross from Gautier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mithani ducks under a wild hook from Gautier.
Gautier cracks a nice hook into Mithani's ribs.
Gautier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mithani.
A shot to the liver by Gautier. Beautiful body shot.
Mithani fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gautier lands with a nice combination. Mithani backs away looking to recover.
Mithani avoids the body shot from Gautier.
Gautier lands a jab to Mithani's midsection.
Mithani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gautier.
Gautier throws a body punch but Mithani moves out of range.
Gautier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gautier thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Gautier misses the target.
Gautier misses the jab.
Gautier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gautier misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Mithani misses.
Mithani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gautier.
Mithani takes one to the chin there.
Mithani connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gautier throws an overhand right that lands on Mithani's shoulder, as Mithani tries to avoid the shot.
Gautier misses the jab.
Viraj Mithani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre Gautier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gautier moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Gautier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gautier, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Gautier!
Pierre Gautier is the new light heavyweight champion!
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