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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin James Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren McPunchface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darren McPunchface has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Calvin James Howard's chin.
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213 lbs
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calvin James Howard!
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, Darren McPunchface!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Howard shoots for a double leg takedown but McPunchface sprawls well. He's pushed Howard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It seemed like McPunchface was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McPunchface misses with a hook.
A big right from McPunchface misses.
Howard tries to score a power double leg takedown but McPunchface sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Howard somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin James Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPunchface throws a right hand that misses
and Howard counters with a nice uppercut.
Howard tries for a takedown but McPunchface sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McPunchface throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Howard darts in looking for a takedown but McPunchface gets double underhooks and turns Howard into the cage.
McPunchface swings widly with a right hand
and Howard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPunchface throws a wild body kick that Howard sees coming a mile off.
McPunchface moves in looking to clinch but Howard pushes him off.
Howard darts in looking for a takedown but McPunchface gets double underhooks and turns Howard into the cage.
Howard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) in the buildup to the fight.
McPunchface stuffs the takedown attempt from Howard. Howard gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Howard is defended easily by McPunchface.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPunchface throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Howard to counter with a crisp jab.
Howard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McPunchface working a defensive guard here.
Howard looking to pass the guard.
Howard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Howard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Howard gets to his feet - McPunchface follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McPunchface's waist but McPunchface gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Howard off to one side.
Howard shoots in for a double leg but McPunchface sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McPunchface throws out a counter right but Howard avoids it with no problem.
McPunchface misses with a kick to the body.
Howard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McPunchface's half guard.
Howard is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Howard decides to return to a standing position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McPunchface misses with a hook. Howard ducked under it nicely.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McPunchface throws a lazy uppercut
and Howard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McPunchface misses with a left hand
and Howard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McPunchface thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard has a takedown stuffed.
Howard dives in for a single leg takedown but McPunchface sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Howard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McPunchface's waist but McPunchface gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Howard off to one side.
McPunchface counters with a body kick.
Howard is breathing heavily.
Howard fails to land the takedown.
McPunchface keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McPunchface connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McPunchface throws the left hand but Howard avoids the punch easily.
Crunch! McPunchface slams his shin into Howard's torso.
McPunchface looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McPunchface scores with a kick to the body.
McPunchface throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Howard on the side of the head.
Howard looks for a takedown but McPunchface sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPunchface misses with a hook. Howard ducked under it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by McPunchface. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McPunchface.
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!
Howard moves out of range of the body kick from McPunchface.
McPunchface leaves Howard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McPunchface throws a wild body kick that Howard sees coming a mile off.
McPunchface throws the left hand but Howard avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from McPunchface misses the target.
McPunchface misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Howard blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - McPunchface throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McPunchface scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McPunchface leaves Howard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Howard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren McPunchface dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McPunchface throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howard shoots in and drives through. McPunchface sprawls well.
McPunchface stuffs the takedown.
McPunchface pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McPunchface throws a body punch but Howard moves out of range.
Howard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McPunchface avoids it really well and circles away.
And McPunchface responds with a good body kick, but Howard manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin James Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPunchface throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Howard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Howard slips under a jab from McPunchface.
Howard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab from McPunchface misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPunchface throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Howard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Howard shoots in and drives through. McPunchface sprawls well.
Howard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McPunchface looks for the body kick but Howard saw that one coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McPunchface leaves Howard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from McPunchface as Howard shoots in.
McPunchface connects with a right hand. Howard shakes it off.
Howard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McPunchface.
Howard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Howard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McPunchface counters with a two punch combo.
McPunchface fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Howard on the side of the head.
McPunchface throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McPunchface displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Howard.
McPunchface looks to land a right hand but Howard moved out of range.
McPunchface lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Darren McPunchface seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Howard shoots in for a double leg but McPunchface sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McPunchface is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Howard.
McPunchface looks to throw the jab but Howard is out of range.
McPunchface lands with a nice body kick.
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!
Howard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McPunchface.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPunchface is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Howard.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McPunchface.
Howard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McPunchface tries a quick counter leg kick but Howard is wise to it.
McPunchface cracks Howard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Howard moves out of range of the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McPunchface.
McPunchface keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McPunchface misses with a body kick.
McPunchface misses the jab.
McPunchface throws the kick towards the body but Howard avoids it.
McPunchface has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McPunchface stuffs the takedown attempt from Howard. Howard gets slowly back to his feet.
Howard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McPunchface.
Howard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard fails with a takedown attempt.
McPunchface stuffs the takedown attempt from Howard. Howard gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from McPunchface misses.
As McPunchface looks to move away, Howard throws a big counter combo but McPunchface just gets out of the way.
Howard moves out of range of the strikes.
McPunchface is looking to clinch but Howard is avoiding it.
Howard takes one on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from McPunchface.
Howard with a poor takedown
enabling McPunchface to counter with a crisp jab.
McPunchface thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Howard if he has to take too many more of those.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McPunchface.
McPunchface pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Howard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPunchface lands with a kick to the ribs.
McPunchface pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McPunchface wants to clinch.
McPunchface throws a push kick but Howard slaps the foot to one side.
Howard tries to score a power double leg takedown but McPunchface sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Howard somewhat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McPunchface throws an overhand right that lands on Howard's shoulder, as Howard tries to avoid the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Howard.
McPunchface feints and then cracks Howard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Howard down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren McPunchface showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
McPunchface jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McPunchface's waist but McPunchface gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Howard off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from McPunchface as Howard shoots in.
Howard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin James Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPunchface stuffs the takedown attempt from Howard. Howard gets slowly back to his feet.
Howard defending well as McPunchface loads up on a big left hand.
McPunchface gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Howard counters with a three punch combo that has McPunchface backing up. McPunchface nods at Howard to acknowledge the strikes.
Howard moves away from the strike by McPunchface.
McPunchface keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPunchface looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McPunchface misses with a low kick.
Howard fails to land the takedown.
McPunchface throws a shot from downtown. Howard moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McPunchface tries to clinch up.
Howard staying out of range there.
Howard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McPunchface.
Howard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McPunchface tries to avoid it but Howard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McPunchface to the ground. McPunchface escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McPunchface looks to land a body kick but Howard moved away.
McPunchface lands a nice looking body kick.
McPunchface wants to slow Howard down by chopping away at his legs.
Howard shoots in looking for a takedown. McPunchface tries to sprawl out of it but Howard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McPunchface manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McPunchface tries to counter by closing the distance.
McPunchface scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard slips under a jab.
McPunchface throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Howard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Howard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McPunchface defends well and Howard ends up having to push McPunchface into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Darren McPunchface is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McPunchface pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A lazy body kick from McPunchface
letting Howard counter with a right hand.
Howard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but McPunchface shows good takedown defense.
McPunchface throws an overhand right that lands on Howard's shoulder, as Howard tries to avoid the shot.
Howard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McPunchface.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howard fails with a takedown attempt.
McPunchface throws the kick towards the body but Howard avoids it.
Howard moves out of range as McPunchface throws a body kick.
Howard tries to score a power double leg takedown but McPunchface sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Howard somewhat.
Darren McPunchface is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard moves out of range as McPunchface throws a body kick.
McPunchface misses with an attempted mid kick.
Howard tries for a takedown but McPunchface sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Howard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McPunchface pinned against the cage. McPunchface gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McPunchface throws a hook but Howard avoids it easily.
A big left from McPunchface misses.
Howard shoots in for a double leg but McPunchface sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Howard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McPunchface moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McPunchface as he jumps to the side.
Howard slips a straight right by McPunchface.
McPunchface is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Howard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Howard is defended easily by McPunchface.
Howard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Howard blocks the body kick.
Howard shoots in looking for a takedown but McPunchface manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Howard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good shot there by McPunchface.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Howard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McPunchface - the referee stops the clock and Howard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McPunchface. Howard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Howard closes this distance looking for a takedown but McPunchface circles away.
McPunchface looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McPunchface thuds his shin into the meat of Howard's side.
Howard shoots in for a double leg but McPunchface sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Howard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McPunchface cracks Howard with a right hand to the side of the head.
McPunchface throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from McPunchface.
Calvin James Howard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McPunchface throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren McPunchface comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McPunchface winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren McPunchface!
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energy
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hype
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