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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Provenzano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucky Charm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Provenzano comes to the cage accompanied by America F*%K yeah!. Frankie Provenzano has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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144 lbs
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142 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frankie Provenzano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucky Charm!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charm misses with the combination.
Provenzano takes the fight into the clinch.
Charm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Charm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Provenzano.
Charm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Provenzano is trying to break free.
Charm misses with a punch on the inside.
Provenzano tries to circle away but Charm has him pinned against the cage.
Provenzano blocking some punches.
Charm comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Charm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Charm breaks the clinch.
Provenzano gets the takedown into side control.
An elbow from Provenzano crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charm regains half guard, as Provenzano was trying to land strikes.
Provenzano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Charm defending well though.
Provenzano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Charm wants to get back to his feet.
Provenzano wants to pass to mount but Charm is defending the position.
Provenzano working over Charm with some ground and pound. Charm looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Provenzano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Provenzano misses with a head shot. Charm uses the momentum to regain guard.
Provenzano throwing strikes from guard but Charm blocks nicely.
Charm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Provenzano trying to control the position from guard on top but Charm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charm can't keep his opponent in guard - Provenzano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Provenzano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Provenzano thows a huge punch but Charm dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Provenzano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Charm blocking the ground and pound attempt from Provenzano.
Provenzano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Provenzano prevents Charm from standing back up.
Charm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Provenzano.
Provenzano slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Provenzano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Provenzano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Provenzano is looking to stall here but Charm recovers full guard.
Provenzano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Charm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Charm is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Provenzano throws a strike but Charm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Provenzano has his foot on Charm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Charm works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Provenzano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Provenzano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Charm.
It looks like Lucky Charm has been cut.
Provenzano rushes Charm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Charm swings wildly with an uppercut but Provenzano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Provenzano is trying to pull guard but Charm has him pressed against the cage.
Provenzano blocks a body shot from Charm.
Charm throws a knee to the head but misses.
Charm lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Provenzano or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Charm.
Charm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Charm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Charm tries to clinch up
and Provenzano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Provenzano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Provenzano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Provenzano scores with a takedown into Charm's guard.
Charm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Charm is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Provenzano throws a big right hand that misses.
Charm wants to stand up but Provenzano is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Provenzano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Provenzano looking to sit in guard and control but Charm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Provenzano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Provenzano scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Provenzano drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Charm wants to stand up but Provenzano is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Provenzano throws a big right hand that misses.
Provenzano postures up in Charm's guard and throws a big left but Charm blocks it.
Provenzano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frankie Provenzano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Provenzano prevents Charm from getting back to his feet.
Provenzano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Provenzano looking to pass the guard.
Provenzano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Provenzano throws a strike but Charm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charm wants to stand but Provenzano has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Provenzano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Charm is aware though and is defending well.
Provenzano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Provenzano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Charm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Charm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Provenzano manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Provenzano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lucky Charm's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Charm clinches with his opponent.
Charm swings wildly with an uppercut but Provenzano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Provenzano has had enough of the clinch but Charm keeps him there for the moment.
Charm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Provenzano swinging wildly here.
Charm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Provenzano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Charm is looking to clinch but Provenzano is avoiding it.
Provenzano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Charm in his tracks.
Provenzano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Charm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Provenzano manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Charm on his heels. He'll look to pass Charm's guard now, I'm sure.
Provenzano stops Charm from standing up.
Provenzano throws a big elbow that misses.
Charm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Provenzano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Provenzano is in close to Charm's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Provenzano throws a big elbow that misses.
Provenzano tries to free his leg and advance position but Charm is retaining full guard.
Provenzano is looking to work some ground and pound but Charm has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Provenzano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Provenzano throws an elbow that misses. Charm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Provenzano's guard. Nice move by Charm!
Provenzano is trying to hold Charm in close to prevent damage but Charm has managed to pass into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Provenzano is looking for a sweep. Charm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Provenzano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Provenzano is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Provenzano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Charm tries to stand but Provenzano is controlling from the bottom.
Provenzano wants to sweep here but Charm controlling him for the moment.
Provenzano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Charm defends well.
Charm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Provenzano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Charm has managed to get both his arms back between Provenzano's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Provenzano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Charm has managed to get both his arms back between Provenzano's legs - danger averted.
Provenzano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Provenzano wants to get back to his feet but Charm is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lucky Charm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frankie Provenzano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Provenzano pulls Charm in close to prevent any damage.
Provenzano has his foot on Charm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Charm works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Provenzano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Provenzano, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Provenzano!
A victorious Frankie Provenzano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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