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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Segunda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moss has chosen Wild Thing as his entrance music. Rocky Segunda has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Segunda!
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, Brandon Moss!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Segunda or perhaps it was just good defense by Moss which made him look bad.
Moss scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moss scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Segunda doesn't seem bothered though.
Segunda shoots for a double leg takedown but Moss sprawls well. He's pushed Segunda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Segunda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Moss counters with a right hand to the body.
Segunda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Moss scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moss is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Segunda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moss is working away from the top position though.
Segunda is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Segunda sees it coming and defends easily.
Moss landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Moss there.
Moss perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Segunda is breathing heavily.
Segunda tries to roll over but Moss keeps him under control.
Moss controlling the action here.
Segunda missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moss winds up and cracks Segunda with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Moss is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Segunda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moss takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Segunda throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Moss working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss passes the guard and advances to mount!
Moss with the ground and pound from mount.
Moss is working for a guillotine from mount but Segunda frees his head quite easily.
Segunda tries to hold on but Moss pushes him away.
Segunda on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Segunda tries to get out of the position.
Moss lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Segunda hang on?
Moss can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Segunda is looking to escape.
Segunda is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Moss has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Moss is landing with some decent strikes but Segunda is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Moss unloading with bombs!
Moss is landing with some decent strikes but Segunda is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Moss throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Segunda has his hands clasped together but Moss breaks the hold and Segunda is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Moss!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Moss!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alejanrdo Cordoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alejanrdo Cordoba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordoba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rogers but Rogers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cordoba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rogers's waist but Rogers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cordoba off to one side.
Rogers tries to clinch but Cordoba is having none of it.
Cordoba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogers swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejanrdo Cordoba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cordoba keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Rogers.
Rogers closes the distance and clinches.
Cordoba pulls Rogers into guard.
Rogers stands and steps away. Cordoba gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rogers looks to land a combination but Cordoba avoids it well.
Rogers tries to clinch but Cordoba is having none of it.
Cordoba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rogers wants to stand up but Cordoba is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordoba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rogers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cordoba has Rogers in his guard.
Cordoba is looking for a triangle but Rogers pushes his legs off easily.
Cordoba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rogers gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cordoba is breathing heavily.
Cordoba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rogers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rogers lands a glancing blow to the side of Cordoba's head.
Rogers wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cordoba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogers swivels and escapes.
Cordoba takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rogers clinches.
Rogers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rogers.
Rogers lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers pushes Cordoba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cordoba takes a shot to the head.
Rogers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cordoba backwards.
A short left from Rogers.
Rogers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cordoba backwards.
Rogers lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Rogers.
Rogers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rogers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cordoba backwards.
Rogers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cordoba backwards.
Rogers lands a hook that snaps the head of Cordoba backwards.
Cordoba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cordoba takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordoba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Rogers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rogers lands a body shot.
Rogers lands a right hand.
A short left from Rogers.
Cordoba is rocked!
Rogers scores with a shot to the side of Cordoba's head.
Oh Cordoba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rogers dips a shoulder and cracks Cordoba with a mighty uppercut! Cordoba falls back against the cage and Rogers unloads with a barrage of strikes! Cordoba is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rogers screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Rogers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earl Bennet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Roman Riquelme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Roman Riquelme is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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215 lbs
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Earl Bennet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juan Roman Riquelme!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Riquelme.
Bennet digs a good body shot into Riquelme's ribs.
Riquelme throws a sloppy head kick and Bennet moves out of range easily.
Riquelme tries to sprawl but Bennet drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bennet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bennet misses with a head shot. Riquelme uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bennet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riquelme works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bennet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet throwing strikes from guard but Riquelme blocks nicely.
Bennet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bennet throws a big right hand that misses.
Bennet distracts Riquelme with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bennet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bennet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riquelme swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bennet lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Riquelme avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riquelme lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bennet!
Riquelme get's back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Riquelme misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bennet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riquelme.
Riquelme shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riquelme scores with the left hand. Bennet knows he should have avoided that one.
Riquelme displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bennet throws a combination that misses
and Riquelme counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bennet's knee momentarily.
Riquelme throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Juan Roman Riquelme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet swings for the body but Riquelme moves out of range.
Riquelme throws the kick towards the body but Bennet avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Bennet.
Riquelme throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bennet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Juan Roman Riquelme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennet misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Bennet dominated that round.
That's time! Bennet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Riquelme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riquelme misses with a few strikes there.
An inside leg kick from Riquelme misses.
Riquelme throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bennet on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riquelme looks to land a combination but Bennet avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riquelme looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riquelme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bennet tries for a takedown but Riquelme sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bennet falls off balance throwing a combination
and Riquelme counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Riquelme throws a combination that misses
letting Bennet counter with a right hand.
Bennet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riquelme.
Riquelme throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riquelme tries to clinch up.
Bennet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riquelme tries to bum rush Bennet with a series of wild strikes but Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riquelme connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riquelme.
Riquelme throws a nice inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Riquelme.
Riquelme throws a left and a right that both miss
and Riquelme takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riquelme manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Roman Riquelme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Riquelme closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Riquelme misses with a low kick.
Bennet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Riquelme can pounce on him.
Earl Bennet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riquelme tries to clinch there but Bennet circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Riquelme.
Bennet fails with the takedown
and Riquelme counters with a low kick, right behind Bennet 's knee.
Riquelme throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bennet counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Riquelme misses with a combination
so Bennet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riquelme preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Riquelme preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bennet throws a big right hand that misses.
Bennet throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennet throws a big right hand that misses.
Bennet throws a big right hand that misses.
Bennet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riquelme works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riquelme keeping full guard, as Bennet tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet throws and elbow that misses. Riquelme uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bennet's guard. Nice move by Riquelme!
Bennet is trying to keep Riquelme in close.
Riquelme trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bennet's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bennet is on top in guard.
Bennet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riquelme works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riquelme is trying to keep Bennet in close.
Bennet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riquelme avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bennet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riquelme wants to stand up but Bennet is controlling him.
Bennet throwing strikes but missing.
Riquelme looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bennet is one step ahead there.
Bennet scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bennet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riquelme works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bennet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bennet thows a big elbow that misses.
Riquelme has control of Bennet's left arm, preventing Bennet from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Earl Bennet showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bennet has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earl Bennet!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danneel Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Johnson (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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255 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danneel Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harris throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Harris.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bob Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harris.
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Harris did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Harris is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Harris is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Johnson manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Harris is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
Harris wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Harris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Harris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harris manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Harris's guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
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.
Harris is working hard here to advance position.
Harris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Harris had control of the position.
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Harris, up you get!
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson takes one on the button.
It looks like Bob Johnson has been cut.
Danneel Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Harris misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harris misses with a looping right.
Harris misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harris won't be happy with that.
Harris looks to move to half guard but instead Johnson has passed into mount! Damn!
Johnson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Harris to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Harris shrugs it off.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to control but Harris wriggling away.
Harris is in all sorts of trouble here.
Harris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Harris can't escape the position.
Harris sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Harris regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Harris misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Harris tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Harris looking for a sweep but Johnson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Johnson has hold of Harris's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Harris manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Harris sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Johnson prevents Harris from improving his position.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson not doing much here.
Bob Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harris makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harris.
Harris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bob Johnson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Harris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Harris wants to sweep but no luck.
Harris has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Johnson has passed into side control.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controls the position from side control.
Harris regains half guard.
Johnson content to control rather than advance.
Harris tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harris is trying to stand.
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
Harris is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Harris is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Johnson jumps into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Johnson throws a right hand that Harris ducks under and follows up with a left that Harris also avoids with ease.
Harris throws a combination that misses
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harris's guard.
Harris is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Harris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Harris didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson stands and steps away. Harris gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Harris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Harris!
Harris is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Johnson prevents Harris from getting the reversal.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harris is looking to escape.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Johnson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Johnson lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Johnson.
Harris really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Johnson prevents Harris from getting the reversal.
Johnson tries to control but Harris wriggling away.
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris regains half guard.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Harris won't allow it.
Johnson looks to land a strike but Harris avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bob Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Harris manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Johnson wants to control but Harris is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Harris looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hessu Hopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Vetchnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bodies. This should be a great matchup!
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27
275 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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27
300 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hessu Hopo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Vetchnikov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Vetchnikov.
Alex Vetchnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hopo is defended easily by Vetchnikov.
Vetchnikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopo.
Hopo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vetchnikov tries to clinch but Hopo is having none of it.
A big left from Vetchnikov misses.
Vetchnikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Hopo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vetchnikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vetchnikov missing with a left hand there. Hopo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vetchnikov misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Vetchnikov misses.
Hopo scores with a hook to the body. Vetchnikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hopo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vetchnikov as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hessu Hopo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vetchnikov misses with an uppercut. Hopo saw that one coming.
Vetchnikov throws a hook but Hopo blocks it.
Vetchnikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vetchnikov leaves Hopo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vetchnikov misses with a body punch
so Hopo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hopo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopo tries to free his leg and advance position but Vetchnikov is retaining full guard.
Vetchnikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vetchnikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hopo 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.
Hopo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vetchnikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vetchnikov has escaped and now he's on top!
Hopo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hopo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vetchnikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vetchnikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hopo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vetchnikov defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hopo working a defensive guard but Vetchnikov passes into half guard.
Vetchnikov prevents Hopo from improving his position.
Vetchnikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hopo gets full guard.
Vetchnikov stopping the sweep attempt from Hopo.
Hopo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vetchnikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vetchnikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hopo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hessu Hopo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hopo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vetchnikov counters with a straight right hand.
Vetchnikov misses with a straight right.
Vetchnikov misses with a looping left.
Hopo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vetchnikov defends it nicely.
Vetchnikov scores with a jab to the body.
Vetchnikov scores with a hook to the body. Hopo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hopo moves away from the strike by Vetchnikov.
Hopo misses with a jab to the body
letting Vetchnikov counter with a right hand.
Hopo ducks under a wild hook from Vetchnikov.
Hopo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vetchnikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vetchnikov throws a lazy right hand but Hopo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vetchnikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopo.
Vetchnikov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vetchnikov misses with an uppercut. Hopo saw that one coming.
Vetchnikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopo moves away.
Hessu Hopo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vetchnikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopo.
Hopo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vetchnikov looks to throw the jab but Hopo is out of range.
Nice shot by Vetchnikov.
Vetchnikov clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vetchnikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hopo lands a nice hook to Vetchnikov's body. Vetchnikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hopo tries for a takedown but Vetchnikov circles away easily
enabling Vetchnikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Alex Vetchnikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vetchnikov cracks Hopo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hopo misses with a series of wild punches.
Vetchnikov looks to land a left hand but Hopo moved out of range nicely.
Hopo misses with a double jab.
Hopo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vetchnikov.
The crowd cheers as Vetchnikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopo doesn't seem phased though.
Vetchnikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hopo staying out of range there.
Vetchnikov sends Hopo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Vetchnikov is motioning to the referee to let Hopo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Vetchnikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vetchnikov swings for the body but Hopo moves out of range.
Vetchnikov lands a big right hand that sends Hopo crashing to the mat! Vetchnikov stays standing though and waves Hopo back to his feet!
Hopo is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Vetchnikov misses the target.
Vetchnikov throws a hook but Hopo avoids it easily.
Hopo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oh Hopo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vetchnikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopo.
Hopo seems to have got his legs back now.
Vetchnikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hopo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vetchnikov fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hopo to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hopo looks to clinch but Vetchnikov throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hopo taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alex Vetchnikov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Urlacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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18
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Urlacker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Fox!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urlacker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fox looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Urlacker finds it's way round the side to connect with Fox's head.
It looks like Steve Fox has been cut.
Fox is trying hard to land a takedown here. Urlacker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Urlacker lands a left and a right that send Fox crashing to the mat, dazed. Urlacker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fox is rocked!
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!
Urlacker closes the distance and clinches.
Urlacker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fox is still on wobbly legs! Can Urlacker finish him?
Urlacker closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Fox! Urlacker dives in looking to finish! Fox is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Urlacker!
Rick Urlacker is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hoiles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Choco Late (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Late has chosen Im a Star as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Choco Late was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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275 lbs
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24
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike Hoiles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Choco Late!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Late dives in and grabs Hoiles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoiles pushes down on Late's head and hops out.
Late avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Late tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoiles swivels and escapes.
Hoiles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Late.
Mike Hoiles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Choco Late.
Late shoots for a takedown but Hoiles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoiles. Late does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoiles misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late misses with a hook. Hoiles ducked under it nicely.
Late takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Late misses with a body shot.
Late shoots in for a takedown but Hoiles shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Late with that takedown attempt.
Hoiles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mike Hoiles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Late takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Late on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoiles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Late looks gassed!
Hoiles stuns Late with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoiles scores with a punch to the head.
Hoiles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoiles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Late is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hoiles looks to score with a jab to the body but Late is just out of range.
Hoiles leaves Late with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hoiles misses with a two punch combination.
Late misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Late misses with a body shot
and Hoiles counters with a right hand to the body.
Hoiles swinging wildly here.
Late dodges the punch combination from Hoiles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoiles throws a series of punches but Late avoids them all with ease.
Late takes one on the button.
Late shoots in for a takedown but Hoiles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike Hoiles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Late swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Late slips a jab from Hoiles.
Late tries for a takedown but Hoiles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hoiles drops his hands momentarily and Late takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hoiles fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hoiles throws a big shot that misses.
Late tries for a takedown but Hoiles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Late fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hoiles avoids it really well and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoiles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoiles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Late stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoiles lands a really nice looking cross but Late seems unphased.
Decent striking displayed by Hoiles there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hoiles dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hoiles stuns Late with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hoiles scores with a decent looking hook.
Hoiles throws a lazy right hand but Late sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Late fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Late uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoiles.
Hoiles feints and then cracks Late's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Late down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoiles.
Hoiles wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Late is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoiles throws a sloppy body shot
and Late counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hoiles won't be happy with that.
Hoiles is looking for a sweep.
Hoiles is working hard here to advance position.
Hoiles wants to control but Late postures up.
Hoiles is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hoiles prevents Late from moving into mount.
Hoiles is looking for a sweep.
Hoiles takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Late throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hoiles can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoiles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Late wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hoiles dodges the ground and pound from Late.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hoiles struggling a bit here.
Late scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoiles trying to remain calm as Late controls from the top position.
Hoiles taking a bit of punishment here - Late scoring with strikes.
The strikes coming from Late are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Late misses with the ground and pound.
Late working the head and body with strikes.
Late tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoiles can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Hoiles will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hoiles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Late.
Late looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoiles looks to throw the jab but Late is out of range.
Hoiles throws a hook to the side of Late's head but Late sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Late is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoiles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late looks for a takedown but Hoiles sprawls well.
Hoiles throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hoiles misses.
Hoiles throws a solid leg kick but Late takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hoiles.
Late fails with the takedown.
Mike Hoiles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Choco Late.
Hoiles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Late circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoiles takes a swing at Late's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown by Late or perhaps it was just good defense by Hoiles which made him look bad.
A jab from Hoiles misses.
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.
Hoiles connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoiles scoring well with a low kick there.
Late takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoiles looks to throw the jab but Late is out of range.
Late tries to move into range but Hoiles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoiles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Late moves away.
Hoiles throws a series of punches but Late avoids them all with ease.
Mike Hoiles is winning the standup battle so far.
Late takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hoiles thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hoiles. That's going to slow Late down.
Hoiles throws a lazy right hand but Late sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Late keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoiles.
Hoiles takes a swing at Late's ribcage but misses.
Hoiles looks to land a right hand but Late moved out of range.
Late throws a lazy right hand but Hoiles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck for Late with that takedown attempt.
A big right from Hoiles misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Late jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoiles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hoiles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Late staying out of range there.
Late shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoiles pinned against the cage. Hoiles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hoiles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Late was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoiles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hoiles clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No joy there for Hoiles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoiles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Late shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoiles sprawls well. Hoiles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Late gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoiles tests Late's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoiles misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoiles lands with an overhand left.
Late looks to land a combination but Hoiles avoids it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Late is defended easily by Hoiles.
Mike Hoiles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Choco Late.
Horrible takedown by Late or perhaps it was just good defense by Hoiles which made him look bad.
Hoiles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Late can do to turn this around?
Late misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Late's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hoiles throws a series of punches but Late moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Late fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hoiles misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoiles looks to throw the jab but Late is out of range.
Hoiles stuffs the takedown.
Hoiles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Late manages to avoid it.
Hoiles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoiles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Late is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoiles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Late shoots in for a takedown but Hoiles shows good takedown defense.
Hoiles cracks the inside of Late's front leg.
Late slips a straight right by Hoiles.
Late moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoiles misses the shot to the body.
Late fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hoiles throws a leg kick which misses Late's front leg but catches the back leg as Late tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoiles misses with a series of wild punches.
Late takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoiles throws a lazy right hand but Late sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hoiles.
Hoiles thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Hoiles misses.
Late shoots in for a takedown but Hoiles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hoiles had his way with Choco Late in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hoiles fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoiles swings for the body but Late moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Hoiles. Beautiful body shot.
Good leg kick by Hoiles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Late tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoiles swivels and escapes.
Mike Hoiles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Late takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoiles lands a nice shot that snaps Late's head back.
Late is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hoiles just misses with a punch to the body.
Late stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoiles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoiles throws the left hand but Late avoids the punch easily.
Hoiles connects with the punch.
Late tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hoiles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Late takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hoiles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoiles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoiles misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoiles thuds a left hand into Late's body.
Late bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Late avoids a punch combination nicely.
Late connects with a body shot.
Hoiles missing with a left hand there. Late was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Late shoots for a takedown but Hoiles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hoiles misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Late counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hoiles buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoiles throws a hook to the side of Late's head but Late sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoiles misses the shot to the body.
Hoiles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hoiles uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Late has time to react.
Late fails with a takedown attempt.
Mike Hoiles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Choco Late.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Late.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoiles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Late doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoiles connects with the punch.
Hoiles lands with a thumping leg kick.
A left and a right from Hoiles both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoiles scores with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoiles scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hoiles connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Late's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hoiles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hoiles, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:43
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:43
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hoiles!
Mike Hoiles is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Wesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wesley's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eminem - Go to Sleep. Martinez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ACDC - Are You Ready? . 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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223 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Timmy Wesley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wesley doesn't manage to clinch there - Martinez circles away.
Martinez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wesley.
Wesley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Martinez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wesley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martinez distracts Wesley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wesley is trying to control the position but Martinez postures up.
Wesley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martinez passes Wesley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wesley trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Wesley tries to hold on but Martinez pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez cracks Wesley with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Martinez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Martinez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Martinez throws some wild stikes that Wesley manages to avoid easily.
Martinez throwing strikes but Wesley recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Martinez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wesley manages to get to full guard.
Wesley keeping full guard, as Martinez tries to pass.
Martinez with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinezis looking to pass into half guard but Wesley pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wesley is in guard.
Wesley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wesley trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wesley being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesley wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Martinez holds on and takes a little breather.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martinez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wesley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wesley takes a swing at Martinez's ribcage but misses.
Martinez shoots in but Wesley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wesley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Martinez shoots in for a double leg but Wesley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wesley lands a two punch combo.
Wesley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wesley doesn't manage to clinch there - Martinez circles away.
Wesley fails with the takedown
and Martinez counters with a single leg into guard. Wesley didn't expect that.
Wesley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wesley keeping full guard, as Martinez tries to pass.
Martinez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Martinez wants to pass the guard but Wesley is keeping the position.
Wesley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Martinez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wesley is looking for a sweep. Martinez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martinez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Martinez thows a huge punch but Wesley dodges it nicely.
Martinez wants to pass to mount but Wesley is defending the position.
Wesley is pressing down on Martinez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
Wesley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Martinez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wesley is trying to control the position but Martinez postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez is looking to advance position but Wesley has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Martinez can't escape the position.
Wesley thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesley tries to control but Martinez wriggling away.
Martinez is in a horrible position here. Wesley smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is squirming around, avoiding Wesley's attempts to control the action.
Martinez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Martinez trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wesley misses with a looping right.
Wesley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Martinez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wesley!
Wesley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Martinez prevents Wesley from getting the reversal.
Martinez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Martinez punching from mount but Wesley doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Martinez thowing shots but they're missing.
A nice elbow there by Martinez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Martinez avoids the attempt from Wesley to control.
Wesley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Martinez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Martinez with a couple of short strikes.
Wesley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Martinez lands a big shot there that rocks Wesley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wesley can't escape the position.
Timmy Wesley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Martinez throws some wild stikes that Wesley manages to avoid easily.
Wesley regains half guard.
Martinez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wesley!
Wesley wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Martinez.
Martinez looking to ground and pound but Wesley is blocking nicely.
Wesley can't escape the position.
Martinez looking to finish with strikes here!
Javier Martinez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez landing strikes from the mount and Wesley is in trouble!
Martinez content just to control the position here.
Martinez avoids the attempt from Wesley to control.
Wesley blocking the ground and pound.
Martinez trying to control but Wesley is having none of it.
Wesley is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Martinez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Martinez raining down shots from the mount!
Martinez wants to control the pace but Wesley is squirming around nicely.
Wesley avoids a series of strikes thrown by Martinez.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wesley gets back to half guard.
Wesley gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martinez 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Martinez!
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