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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Deschain's choice of entrance music: Giving In-- As made famous by Adema. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
25 - 16 - 0 |
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197 lbs
22 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roland Deschain!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer tries to work over Deschain's front leg with a kick but Deschain checks it.
Boxer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boxer cracks Deschain with an open hand slap.
Boxer looks to throw the jab but Deschain is out of range.
Deschain moves out of range of the leg kick from Boxer.
Deschain walks into a jab.
Deschain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boxer was well out of range. Poor timing from Deschain.
Deschain shoots for a takedown but Boxer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Deschain with that takedown attempt.
Deschain avoids the head kick by Boxer.
Boxer shoots in and gets a takedown into Deschain's guard.
Deschain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deschain working a defensive guard here.
Deschain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxer is one step ahead there.
Deschain is trying to keep Boxer in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boxer manages to get himself to full guard.
Deschain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deschain trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deschain postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boxer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Deschain wants to control from the top but Boxer keeps moving.
Boxer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deschain is one step ahead there.
Deschain connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boxer is on top in guard.
Boxer preventing the sweep.
Boxer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxer looking to sit in guard and control but Deschain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Deschain throws a big right hand that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deschain wants to control from the top but Boxer keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxer working for a triangle but Deschain defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deschain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boxer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Deschain escapes and throws Boxer's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deschain staying calm.
Boxer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Deschain asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Deschain wants to take a breather but Boxer manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Deschain.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deschain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boxer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deschain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boxer is keeping the position for now.
Deschain distracts Boxer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Deschain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deschain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boxer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deschain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deschain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deschain's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Deschain prevents Boxer from getting back to his feet.
Boxer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deschain is one step ahead there.
Boxer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deschain defends it easily.
Boxer can't keep his opponent in guard - Deschain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boxer regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roland Deschain will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Deschain drives through with a takedown into Boxer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Deschain working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boxer's head.
Roland Deschain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boxer looking to control.
Deschain sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boxer keeping moving, preventing Deschain from controlling successfully.
Deschain with a nice head shot there.
Boxer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Deschain has passed into half guard!
Deschain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boxer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Deschain winds up and cracks Boxer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxer kicks off Deschain and gets to his feet.
Deschain throws a jab but it's blocked by Boxer.
Deschain lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Deschain lands a glancing blow to the side of Boxer's head.
Deschain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boxer at a distance.
A head kick misses from Boxer.
Boxer misses with a few strikes there.
Deschain misses with a looping left.
Boxer walks into a stiff left hand from Deschain.
Deschain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxer.
Boxer lands a head kick!
A big left from Deschain misses.
Joe Boxer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boxer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deschain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deschain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Deschain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deschain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Deschain looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Deschain pushing down on Boxer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Deschain connects with a nice short shot to Boxer's temple.
Deschain trying to pass the guard but Boxer defending well.
Boxer trying to hold on to Deschain's head to control him but Deschain postures up.
Boxer is not content to let Deschain control the position.
Boxer is looking to improve his position.
Boxer is refusing to be controlled, as Deschain sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer is looking to improve his position.
Deschain misses with a head shot. Boxer uses the momentum to regain guard.
Boxer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Deschain has passed into half guard!
Boxer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Deschain content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Deschain is nestled in close to Boxer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Deschain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boxer keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer is looking to improve his position.
Boxer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Deschain lands a nice short elbow.
Boxer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deschain pulls his head out easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxer pushes Deschain off looking to stand but Deschain dives back in and keeps control.
Deschain is thwarting Boxer's attempts to control the position.
Deschain lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boxer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deschain pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deschain scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Deschain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Deschain lands with a good body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Boxer as Deschain shoots in.
An inside leg kick from Boxer misses.
Deschain dives in and grabs Boxer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boxer pushes down on Deschain's head and hops out.
Deschain avoids the head kick by Boxer.
Joe Boxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deschain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boxer as he avoids it easily.
Joe Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland Deschain.
Boxer misses with a body punch
enabling Deschain to counter with a crisp jab.
Deschain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boxer as he avoids it easily.
Boxer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
No joy there for Boxer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck for Deschain with that takedown attempt.
Boxer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschain tries to hold on but Boxer postures up.
Deschain regains half guard.
Deschain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deschain taking some punishment here, with Boxer in his half guard.
Boxer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Deschain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boxer.
Deschain wants to get back to full guard.
Deschain keeping control of the position.
Deschain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boxer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deschain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boxer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boxer throws an elbow that misses. Deschain uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boxer's guard. Nice move by Deschain!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deschain with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boxer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boxer trying to keep a closed guard but Deschain is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deschain scoring with some ground and pound.
Deschain postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Deschain chips away with some ground and pound.
Boxer working for a triangle but Deschain defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer looking for a guillotine here but Deschain defends easily.
Deschain landing with the ground and pound.
Joe Boxer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deschain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boxer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Deschain has passed into half guard!
Deschain working over Boxer with some ground and pound. Boxer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boxer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deschain seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boxer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boxer wants to control but Deschain is keeping busy.
Deschain moves nicely into side control.
Boxer is looking for a sweep.
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!
Deschain lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Deschain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boxer, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boxer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Deschain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Deschain 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Deschain!
Roland Deschain seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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