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UPG 22: Toxic PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Cowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apache Tagalog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apache Tagalog will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Cowen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apache Tagalog!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tagalog gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cowen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cowen gets the takedown into side control.
Tagalog is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cowen prevents Tagalog from escaping the position.
Cowen grinds an elbow into Tagalog's temple.
You can see the frustration on Tagalog's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tagalog is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cowen connects with a decent elbow.
Tagalog on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tagalog is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cowen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tagalog pushes Cowen off looking to stand but Cowen dives back in and keeps control.
Tagalog looks gassed!
Cowen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cowen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tagalog is trying to get back to full guard.
Cowen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tagalog moves into full guard.
Cowen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cowen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cowen working some strikes from top position.
Tagalog is trying to control the position but Cowen postures up.
Cowen works over Tagalog with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cowen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tagalog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tagalog looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cowen is one step ahead there.
Cowen lands a couple of elbows.
Cowen postures up.
Cowen stands up over Tagalog, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cowen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tagalog's guard.
Tagalog looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cowen is one step ahead there.
Cowen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Tagalog is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cowen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cowen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cowen stopping the sweep attempt from Tagalog.
Tagalog utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cowen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tagalog working a defensive guard here.
Cowen is in close to Tagalog's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tagalog is looking to stand up but Cowen isn't so interested in that idea.
Cowen controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowen is in close to Tagalog's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cowen throwing strikes but missing.
Cowen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tagalog working a defensive guard here.
Cowen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cowen scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cowen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tagalog controls Cowen momentarily but Cowen frees himself.
Tagalog utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cowen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cowen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tagalog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cowen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tagalog is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cowen is controlling him.
Tagalog looking to control.
Cowen is looking to work some ground and pound but Tagalog has wrist control.
Tagalog controls Cowen momentarily but Cowen frees himself.
Cowen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cowen throwing strikes from guard but Tagalog blocks nicely.
Cowen thows a big elbow that misses.
Tagalog is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cowen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tagalog working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Apache Tagalog.
Cowen rushes Tagalog and presses him up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Cowen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cowen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Josh Cowen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cowen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tagalog is trying to defend but Cowen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tagalog trying to control from the bottom.
Cowen prevents Tagalog from improving his position.
Tagalog trying to control but Cowen postures up.
Cowen slips a nice elbow through Tagalog's hands, connecting with Tagalog's forehead.
Cowen is taking a breather. Tagalog says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cowen winds up and cracks Tagalog with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cowen wants to control but Tagalog is keeping him busy.
Tagalog trying to control here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tagalog is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Apache Tagalog.
Cowen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tagalog was covering up waiting for the punch and Cowen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tagalog trying to keep a closed guard but Cowen is proving a slippery customer.
Tagalog is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cowen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tagalog lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cowen!
Cowen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cowen trying to control the position but Tagalog is working away.
Tagalog prevents Cowen from improving position.
Cowen trying to control the action but Tagalog is working from the bottom.
Cowen working the body and head with strikes.
Tagalog tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cowen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tagalog is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cowen off and has taken his back!
Tagalog seems like he's trying to stand.
Cowen turns into Tagalog and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tagalog keeping moving, preventing Cowen from controlling successfully.
Tagalog looking to control.
Tagalog wants to sweep here but Cowen controlling him for the moment.
Cowen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tagalog is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cowen is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Josh Cowen just wasn't active enough.
Cowen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cowen showed some decent athleticism there.
Tagalog trying to hold on to Cowen's head to control him but Cowen postures up.
Tagalog is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cowen scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tagalog won't allow Cowen to pass to mount.
Tagalog tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cowen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
BOOM! Cowen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tagalog tries to lock up and control but Cowen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cowen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tagalog sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cowen winds up and cracks Tagalog with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cowen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tagalog does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tagalog manages to get to full guard.
Tagalog is trying to keep Cowen in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Cowen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tagalog tries to clinch but Cowen moves out of range.
Tagalog misses with a head kick.
Cowen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tagalog is trying to defend but Cowen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tagalog makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tagalog.
Cowen landing some decent shots from guard.
Cowen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tagalog's head.
Cowen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cowen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tagalog 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.
Tagalog controls Cowen momentarily but Cowen frees himself.
Cowen preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowen distracts Tagalog with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tagalog trying to control the position.
Cowen won't allow Tagalog to sweep him here.
Cowen passes Tagalog's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cowen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tagalog sees it coming and defends easily.
Cowen tries to pass to full mount but Tagalog defends it.
Tagalog wants to improve his position but Cowen is controlling well.
Tagalog is looking to control Cowen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tagalog avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Cowen there.
Cowen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tagalog trying to control here.
Josh Cowen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cowen lands a nice short elbow.
Cowen thows a huge punch but Tagalog dodges it nicely.
Tagalog is trying to get back to full guard.
Cowen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cowen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cowen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tagalog looks a forlorn figure.
Tagalog is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tagalog tries to hold on but Cowen pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tagalog in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tagalog tries to hold on but Cowen postures up.
BOOM! Cowen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cowen controlling his opponent.
Cowen avoids the attempt from Tagalog to control.
Tagalog tries to reverse the position but Cowen maintains control.
BOOM! Cowen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cowen landing shots from mount.
Tagalog is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cowen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cowen avoids the attempt from Tagalog to control.
Tagalog might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cowen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cowen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tagalog can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cowen landing shots from mount.
Apache Tagalog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cowen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tagalog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tagalog tries to lock up and control but Cowen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cowen landing strikes from the mount and Tagalog is in trouble!
Cowen landing shots from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cowen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tagalog wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cowen.
Cowen avoids the attempt from Tagalog to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Cowen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cowen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Cowen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between GSP Fanboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and john johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). GSP Fanboy is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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174 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, GSP Fanboy!
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, john johnson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
johnson fails with the takedown.
Fanboy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from johnson.
Fanboy throws a one two combo.
johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fanboy.
johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fanboy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fanboy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fanboy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
johnson postures up in Fanboy's guard and throws a big left but Fanboy blocks it.
johnson passes Fanboy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fanboy defending well though.
johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fanboy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fanboy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time johnson.
johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
johnson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Fanboy as he works his way to full guard.
johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanboy wants to sweep here but johnson controlling him for the moment.
johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fanboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fanboy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from johnson.
GSP Fanboy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of john johnson.
johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fanboy sprawls well initially but johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fanboy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fanboy tries to get out of the position.
johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
johnson wants to control but Fanboy is keeping him busy.
Fanboy is defending against the submission attempts here by johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
john johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fanboy falls off balance throwing a combination
and johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fanboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fanboy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fanboy is working an open guard so johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fanboy.
johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Fanboy misses with a double jab.
johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fanboy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
johnson is looking to take a break and control but Fanboy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fanboy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fanboy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for johnson on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fanboy has escaped the position, nice work there.
johnson looks up at the clock and then as Fanboy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, johnson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
johnson tries for a kimura but Fanboy is defending well.
johnson is trying to ground and pound but Fanboy uses the momentary lack of control by johnson to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fanboy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fanboy sees it coming and defends easily.
johnson wants to take a breather but Fanboy is having none of it.
Fanboy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from johnson.
johnson tries to pass to full mount but Fanboy defends it.
johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fanboy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from johnson.
Fanboy is staying active underneath johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fanboy is just riding it out for now. johnson eventually gives up the hold.
johnson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
john johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fanboy misses with a double jab
and johnson counters with a head kick. That will keep Fanboy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fanboy misses with a two punch combination.
GSP Fanboy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Fanboy tries to sprawl out of it but johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Fanboy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fanboy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
johnson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
GSP Fanboy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of john johnson.
Fanboy is looking to control johnson's arms but johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fanboy has his back to the ropes.
johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
johnson pulls Fanboy in close to his closed guard and prevents Fanboy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fanboy wants to stand but johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
johnson is looking for a triangle but Fanboy pushes his legs off easily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Fanboy is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. john johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fanboy misses with a left hand
and johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Fanboy defends the submission attempt.
john johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
GSP Fanboy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fanboy wants to get back to his feet.
johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
And that's the end of the fight!
john 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... john johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Germone Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Summers is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Germone Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Summers!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson moves in looking to clinch but Summers pushes him off.
Summers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Simpson counters with a one-two to the body.
Simpson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Simpson stalks Summers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Summers's face. Summers staggers backwards, shaken.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Summers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A lazy left from Summers finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Summers catches Simpson napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Simpson to the canvas!
Simpson is rocked!
It looks like Germone Simpson has been cut.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Summers sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oh Simpson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simpson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Summers on the ground.
Simpson seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Simpson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Summers advances position into side control!
Simpson is looking for a sweep.
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.
Summers controls the position.
Summers tries for a kimura but Simpson is defending well.
Simpson tries to improve position but can't.
The referee asks Summers politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Summers prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers wants to control but Simpson is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Summers goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Simpson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Summers but great work by Simpson.
Summers struggling a bit here.
Summers sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simpson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Summers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Summers gets full guard.
Simpson wanted to stand there but Summers had control of the position.
Summers keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Summers is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Summers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Germone Simpson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Simpson is looking to clinch.
Simpson thuds a left hand into Summers's body.
Simpson tries to clinch but Summers is having none of it.
Summers swings widly with a right hand
and Simpson counters with a one-two to the body.
Summers misses with a hook to the body
and Simpson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Summers is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Simpson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simpson lands a body shot.
A short right from Simpson.
Simpson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Summers backwards.
Summers prevents Simpson from breaking the clinch.
Summers tries to pull guard but Simpson won't allow it.
Simpson decides to pull guard.
Summers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers won't allow Simpson to get back to his feet.
Summers passes Simpson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Summers tries to pass to full mount but Simpson defends it.
Summers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simpson keeps working.
Simpson wants to control but Summers is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Summers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simpson keeps working.
Summers is looking for a kimura here.
Simpson moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson being controlled here, momentarily.
Summers tries to free his leg and advance position but Simpson is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Summers stopping the sweep attempt from Simpson.
Summers trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Summers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simpson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Germone Simpson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Germone Simpson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Simpson.
Scott Summers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Summers misses with an uppercut
and Simpson counters by moving into the clinch.
Summers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simpson smiles and moves away.
Summers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simpson but Simpson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Summers throws a lazy uppercut
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Simpson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Summers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Summers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simpson checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Simpson finds it's target.
Summers throws a right hand that misses
and Simpson counters with a two punch combo.
It looks like Scott Summers has been cut.
Summers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simpson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Germone Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Summers.
Simpson scores with a shot to the side of Summers's head.
Summers is rocked!
Simpson has a couple of punches blocked by Summers.
Summers is still on wobbly legs! Can Simpson finish him?
Simpson working aggressively here.
Summers seems to have recovered his senses.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Simpson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Summers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Simpson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Summers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Simpson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Simpson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Summers backwards.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Summers backwards.
Simpson wants to break free but Summers has control.
Simpson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Simpson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simpson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Summers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simpson counters with a one-two to the body.
Simpson clinches up against the ropes.
Simpson digs a right hand into Summers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Summers's gas tank.
Simpson has Summers pushed against the ropes.
Simpson is leaning against Summers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Simpson lands a body shot.
Simpson digs a right hand into Summers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Summers's gas tank.
Simpson stalling against the ropes.
Simpson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Simpson working hard to break the clinch.
Summers tries for a takedown but Simpson manages to get underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Summers backwards.
Simpson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Simpson passes into side control, despite Summers's attempt to control the position.
Summers is looking to regain half guard here but Simpson keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Summers wants to take a breather but Simpson is having none of it.
Summers stops Simpson from getting back to his feet.
Summers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Summers is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Simpson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Summers!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Eggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durden (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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185 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Eggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Durden!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Durden duly obliges.
Durden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Durden as Eggs shoots in.
Eggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durden throws a good cross that connects.
Durden digs a good body shot into Eggs's ribs.
Eggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durden pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Eggs back to the ropes. Durden follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Durden scores with a shot to the body.
Durden misses the jab.
Eggs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Durden.
Eggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eggs tries a head kick but it misses.
Durden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Eggs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Durden counters with a right hand to the body.
Durden tried to score with a low kick but Eggs checks it.
Ryan Eggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eggs wants to clinch.
Eggs wants to clinch up but Durden keeps it at a distance.
Durden throws a series of punches but Eggs avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eggs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Durden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Durden lands a jab to the head.
Durden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Eggs.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Eggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eggs throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Durden to counter with a crisp jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Eggs. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Eggs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eggs fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eggs is defended easily by Durden.
Durden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eggs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Durden to score with a decent uppercut.
Durden slaps away a takedown attempt from Eggs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from Durden does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden swings for the body but Eggs moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Eggs.
Durden moves out of range of the leg kick from Eggs.
Eggs takes one to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eggs.
Eggs fails with a takedown attempt.
Durden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Durden works the jab nicely.
Durden is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Eggs had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Durden throws a combination. Eggs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab by Durden.
Durden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tyler Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eggs wants to clinch up but Durden keeps it at a distance.
Durden throws a nice looking combination but Eggs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eggs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Eggs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Durden is fending him off so far but Eggs persists. Nope, Durden circles away and we're back to standing.
Eggs tries to clinch but Durden moves out of range.
Eggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab lands there for Durden.
Durden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eggs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eggs doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Durden counter with a right hand.
Eggs throws a poor cross that misses
and Durden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Durden dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Eggs with a poor takedown
and Durden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Durden cracks Eggs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Durden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eggs.
Eggs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Durden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Eggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eggs looks for a takedown but Durden sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Eggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eggs fails with the takedown
and Durden counters with a straight right hand.
Eggs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Durden lands a jab.
Eggs fails with the takedown
and Durden counters with a nice body shot.
Durden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eggs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Durden lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Eggs backs up against the ropes.
Nice sprawl there from Durden as Eggs shoots in.
Eggs tries to move into range but Durden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Eggs is rocked!
Durden lands the left hand.
Oh Eggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Durden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Eggs seems to have got his legs back now.
Durden stalks Eggs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Eggs's face. Eggs staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Durden drops Eggs with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Eggs! Durden dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Tyler Durden!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Barrackas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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260 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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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, The Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bj Barrackas!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Barrackas coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrackas. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body.
Barrackas throws a shot to the body.
Barrackas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hammer throws a chopping leg kick but Barrackas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammer tries to land a leg kick but Barrackas saw it coming and moves away.
Barrackas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrackas misses with a straight left.
Hammer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrackas. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammer tries to clinch up but Barrackas circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrackas slips a jab from Hammer.
Barrackas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barrackas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barrackas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hammer tried to score with a low kick but Barrackas checks it.
Barrackas lands a glancing blow to the side of Hammer's head.
Barrackas missing with a left hand there. Hammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barrackas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Hammer tenderised Barrackas's leg. Barrackas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hammer throws an off balance right hand
and Barrackas counters with a nice uppercut.
Barrackas misses with a body shot.
Barrackas throws a right hand that misses
and Hammer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Barrackas is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Barrackas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hammer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barrackas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barrackas throws a shot to the body.
Hammer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bj Barrackas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Barrackas.
Hammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barrackas counters with a straight right hand.
Barrackas dodges the punch combination from Hammer.
Hammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barrackas.
Barrackas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrackas.
Barrackas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barrackas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like The Hammer has been cut.
Barrackas stuffs the takedown attempt from Hammer. Hammer gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammer is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrackas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barrackas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barrackas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hammer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hammer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrackas.
Barrackas misses with a body shot.
Barrackas misses with a body shot.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Barrackas shows good takedown defense.
Hammer misses with a hook. Barrackas ducked under it nicely.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Barrackas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barrackas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammer tries to clinch up but Barrackas circles away and keeps his distance.
Barrackas lands a jab to Hammer's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bj Barrackas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Hammer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hammer tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Barrackas counter with a right hand.
Barrackas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammer.
Bj Barrackas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hammer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barrackas sprawls well initially but Hammer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hammer is pressing down on Barrackas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barrackas is holding on for now.
Barrackas wants to improve his position but Hammer is controlling well.
Barrackas is holding on to half guard well.
Barrackas wants to control but Hammer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hammer seems to be looking for submissions.
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Barrackas is defending well.
Barrackas wants to control but Hammer is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hammer is trying to control. Barrackas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hammer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hammer is looking to take a break and control but Barrackas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barrackas gets full guard.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrackas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barrackas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hammer's guard.
Barrackas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hammer looking for a guillotine here but Barrackas defends easily.
Barrackas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barrackas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hammer has his foot on Barrackas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barrackas works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet.
Barrackas postures up.
Barrackas wants to stand but Hammer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Barrackas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barrackas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammer looking to control.
Hammer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammer keeping full guard, as Barrackas tries to pass.
Hammer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barrackas defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Barrackas trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barrackas postures up.
Barrackas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bj Barrackas wasn't active enough on the ground.
Barrackas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it.
Barrackas scores with a hook to the body. Hammer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barrackas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammer throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bj Barrackas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on The Hammer's cut.
That's time! Hammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Hammer wants to clinch up but Barrackas keeps it at a distance.
Hammer misses with a wild combination.
Barrackas swinging wildly here.
The Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barrackas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammer.
Barrackas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hammer doesn't seem bothered though.
Sloppy strikes from Barrackas. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrackas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barrackas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrackas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barrackas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hammer fails with the takedown
and Barrackas counters with a straight right hand.
Barrackas misses with a looping right.
Nice body kick from Hammer.
Barrackas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammer slips under a jab.
Hammer slips a straight right by Barrackas.
Hammer moves out of range as Barrackas strikes.
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barrackas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hammer darts in trying to clinch
and Barrackas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hammer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barrackas's waist but Barrackas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hammer off to one side.
The Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer looks to land a combination but Barrackas avoids it well.
Hammer misses with a double jab.
Barrackas swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
Barrackas misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrackas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammer moves away.
Barrackas throws a nice looking combination but Hammer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hammer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barrackas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hammer thinking.
Hammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barrackas throws out the jab.
Hammer throws out a leg kick but Barrackas moves out of range and Hammer only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrackas. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Barrackas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barrackas gets tackled into the ropes by Hammer. Hammer maintains the clinch.
Barrackas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hammer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Bj Barrackas has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer missing with knees to the body.
Barrackas cracks Hammer with a nice body shot.
Hammer tries to land knees in the clinch but Barrackas avoids the damage to the body.
Barrackas takes an elbow to the temple.
Barrackas scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrackas lands a nice uppercut.
Bj Barrackas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Hammer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barrackas's brow.
Hammer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrackas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hammer trying to land knees to the body.
Hammer lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer tries a knee to the head but Barrackas blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barrackas.
Hammer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barrackas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barrackas avoids the elbow strike from Hammer, against the ropes.
Hammer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barrackas avoids it.
Hammer tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barrackas lands a hook that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Hammer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barrackas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barrackas avoids a wild elbow strike from Hammer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bj Barrackas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barrackas 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bj Barrackas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haas Pratt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johns has chosen By the Sword - Slash as his entrance music. Haas Pratt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haas Pratt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Johns!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johns throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pratt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pratt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pratt shoots in and bounces Johns off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Pratt tries to free his leg and advance position but Johns is retaining full guard.
Pratt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pratt wants to pass the guard but Johns is keeping the position.
Pratt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pratt chips away with some ground and pound.
Johns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pratt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pratt defends it easily.
Pratt scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pratt is aware though and is defending well.
Pratt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johns is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pratt throwing strikes but missing.
Pratt trying to control the position from guard on top but Johns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pratt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pratt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johns throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pratt uses it to pass to side control.
Pratt wants to control but Johns is keeping him busy.
Pratt lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johns down.
Johns is not content to let Pratt control the position.
Johns is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pratt is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Pratt 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pratt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johns is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pratt cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pratt raining down hammerfists from mount.
Johns is rocked!
Johns looks gassed!
Pratt controlling the pace for now.
Johns is still in real trouble! Can Pratt finish him?
Pratt cracks Johns with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haas Pratt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Wesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Mytsyno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wesley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eminem - Go to Sleep. Mytsyno comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rev Theory - Voices kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ed Mytsyno will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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223 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 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
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ed Mytsyno!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mytsyno misses with a takedown
and Mytsyno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mytsyno with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wesley counters with a straight right hand.
Mytsyno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mytsyno gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wesley counters with a right hand to the body.
Timmy Wesley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Mytsyno.
Wesley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wesley misses the body punch
and Mytsyno counters with a shoot takedown. Wesley fights it but they end up in guard.
Wesley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mytsyno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mytsyno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wesley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wesley keeping moving, preventing Mytsyno from controlling successfully.
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.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ed Mytsyno hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mytsyno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wesley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Mytsyno counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wesley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mytsyno manages to get himself to full guard.
Wesley looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesley postures up.
Wesley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ed Mytsyno hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mytsyno doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wesley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mytsyno thinking.
That's four 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.
Wesley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mytsyno counters with a takedown into side control.
Wesley is trying to get back to half guard.
Wesley gets back to half guard.
Wesley is looking to control Mytsyno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wesley avoid being mounted?
Mytsyno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wesley keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Mytsyno dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wesley missing with a left hand there. Mytsyno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mytsyno has his takedown stuffed
and Wesley counters with a one-two to the body.
Wesley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mytsyno counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wesley 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mytsyno trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wesley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley looking to pass the guard.
Mytsyno wants to sweep but no luck.
Wesley throws and elbow that misses. Mytsyno uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wesley's guard. Nice move by Mytsyno!
Mytsyno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wesley wants to stand and escape but Mytsyno is having none of it.
Mytsyno is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wesley wants to sweep but no luck.
Mytsyno wants to control from the top but Wesley keeps moving.
Mytsyno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wesley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mytsyno has managed to get both his arms back between Wesley's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mytsyno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wesley wants to control but Mytsyno passes easily into half guard.
Wesley trying to hold on to Mytsyno's head to control him but Mytsyno postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wesley is looking for a sweep. Mytsyno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mytsyno performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wesley manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wesley is looking to stand back up but Mytsyno counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wesley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Mytsyno 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. And we move into the final round!
Mytsyno tries for a takedown but Wesley circles away easily
and Wesley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wesley misses with a body punch
and Mytsyno counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wesley pulls Mytsyno in close to his closed guard and prevents Mytsyno from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mytsyno trying to control but Wesley is working from the bottom.
Mytsyno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wesley is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley 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.
Wesley looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mytsyno slips nicely into half guard.
Mytsyno prevents Wesley from improving his position.
Timmy Wesley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Mytsyno takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ed Mytsyno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wesley wants to get back to full guard but Mytsyno has passed into side control.
Mytsyno tries to control but Wesley wriggling away.
Ed Mytsyno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesley wants to hold on but Mytsyno pushes him away.
Mytsyno controlling from the full mount.
Wesley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wesley tries to hold on but Mytsyno pushes him away.
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.
Mytsyno can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wesley is looking to escape.
Wesley regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wesley wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Mytsyno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mytsyno 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 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Mytsyno!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jafar Mehtmeht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aggravated Battery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Battery has chosen Wife Beater as his entrance music. Aggravated Battery has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jafar Mehtmeht's chin.
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235 lbs
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260 lbs
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jafar Mehtmeht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aggravated Battery!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battery shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Battery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Battery looks to land a combination but Mehtmeht avoids it well.
Battery is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Battery misses with a takedown
and Mehtmeht makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Battery shoots and misses
and Mehtmeht counters with a nice body kick.
Jafar Mehtmeht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aggravated Battery.
A shot to the liver by Mehtmeht. Beautiful body shot.
Battery looks gassed!
Battery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mehtmeht counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Battery managing to block the knees to the body from Mehtmeht.
Battery wants a takedown.
Mehtmeht lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mehtmeht.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mehtmeht works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehtmeht throws a punch but it's blocked by Battery.
Mehtmeht tries to land a knee to the head but Battery blocks with his arms.
Battery is working for takedown but Mehtmeht is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mehtmeht misses with a punch to the body.
Mehtmeht misses with a body punch.
Mehtmeht is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Battery tries for a takedown but Mehtmeht manages to get underhooks.
Battery blocks a body shot from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mehtmeht struggles to land a body shot inside as Battery controls his hands.
Mehtmeht stalling in the clinch but Battery improves position.
Mehtmeht seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Battery is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Mehtmeht lands a nice shot to the body.
Mehtmeht throws a head punch that misses.
Mehtmeht lands a shot to the body.
Mehtmeht lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mehtmeht connects with a nasty looking knee right to Battery's face.
It looks like Aggravated Battery has been cut.
Come on Mehtmeht - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mehtmeht misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mehtmeht stalls.
Battery drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht tries to land knees in the clinch but Battery avoids the damage to the body.
Mehtmeht works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mehtmeht misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehtmeht tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mehtmeht is leaning against Battery and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht struggles to land a body shot inside as Battery controls his hands.
Battery has Mehtmeht pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mehtmeht manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mehtmeht lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mehtmeht working Battery over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mehtmeht digs a right hand underneath Battery's ribcage. Battery let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht lands a left hand that snaps the head of Battery backwards.
Mehtmeht stops a takedown attempt from Battery.
A right handed body shot lands from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mehtmeht works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mehtmeht misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mehtmeht is working Battery over against the ropes.
Mehtmeht lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mehtmeht lands a nice uppercut.
Mehtmeht is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battery jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mehtmeht walks away with a smile on his face. Battery gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mehtmeht throws a nice head kick!
Mehtmeht clinches.
Mehtmeht trying to land knees to the body.
Mehtmeht using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Battery has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Battery tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Still in the clinch, Mehtmeht scores with a nice short uppercut.
Battery drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mehtmeht gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Battery as Mehtmeht tries to tie him up.
Mehtmeht is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mehtmeht misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mehtmeht prevents Battery from breaking the clinch.
Battery tries for a takedown but Mehtmeht manages to get underhooks.
A body shot lands from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Battery backwards.
A hook to the body from Mehtmeht.
Battery blocks a body shot from Mehtmeht.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht missing with knees to the body.
Mehtmeht tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mehtmeht prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mehtmeht presses Battery against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mehtmeht tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mehtmeht lands with a short shot to the head.
Mehtmeht lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Battery backwards.
Mehtmeht works on Battery's body with a couple of short punches.
Mehtmeht putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Battery in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mehtmeht lands a left hand that snaps the head of Battery backwards.
The referee calls for Mehtmeht to work.
A right handed body shot lands from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht trying to land knees to the body.
Mehtmeht misses with a punch to the body.
Mehtmeht misses with a knee to the head.
Mehtmeht misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mehtmeht digs a right hand underneath Battery's ribcage. Battery let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mehtmeht scores a nice knee to the body.
Mehtmeht fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mehtmeht with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mehtmeht lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jafar Mehtmeht dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aggravated Battery's cut.
That's time! Mehtmeht's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mehtmeht misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Battery.
Battery tries to clinch but Mehtmeht is having none of it.
Battery fails to land the takedown.
Aggravated Battery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mehtmeht closes the distance and pushes Battery back into the ropes.
Mehtmeht is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Battery can do to turn this around?
Mehtmeht scores with a nice hook to the head.
Battery has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mehtmeht is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Battery tries to score a body lock takedown but Mehtmeht shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jafar Mehtmeht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aggravated Battery.
Battery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehtmeht trying to land knees to the body.
Battery is breathing heavily.
Mehtmeht misses with a punch on the inside.
Battery is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Mehtmeht gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mehtmeht tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Battery prevents a body shot from Mehtmeht.
A head punch on the inside from Mehtmeht fails to land.
A short right from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehtmeht pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Battery is working for takedown but Mehtmeht is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mehtmeht is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Battery has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mehtmeht avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mehtmeht tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battery's elbow.
Mehtmeht looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mehtmeht lands a hook that snaps the head of Battery backwards.
Jafar Mehtmeht has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mehtmeht misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Battery.
Mehtmeht gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Battery.
A body shot lands from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht is trying to stall.
Mehtmeht misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mehtmeht tries to stall but Battery uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mehtmeht pushes Battery back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Mehtmeht lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mehtmeht landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Battery can't get the takedown.
Mehtmeht is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mehtmeht tries a body shot but Battery blocks it.
Battery tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mehtmeht can't find room to land a body shot as Battery controls the action.
Mehtmeht throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Battery blocks it with crossed arms.
Battery is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Mehtmeht can't fight it off and eventually Battery manages to take the fight to the floor. Mehtmeht looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mehtmeht looking to control.
Battery looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mehtmeht holds on and takes a little breather.
Mehtmeht working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Battery.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht wants to sweep but no luck.
Battery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mehtmeht is keeping the position for now.
Mehtmeht wants to get back to his feet but Battery is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mehtmeht bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Battery's guard.
Mehtmeht has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Battery is proving hard to escape from.
Mehtmeht won't allow Battery to sweep him here.
Battery throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Battery looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mehtmeht has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mehtmeht tries to free his leg and advance position but Battery is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battery trying to strike off his back.
Mehtmeht gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mehtmeht throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aggravated Battery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Battery takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Battery shoots and misses
and Mehtmeht counters with an outside leg kick.
Mehtmeht smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Battery shoots and misses
and Mehtmeht counters with a nice leg kick.
Mehtmeht lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mehtmeht misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jafar Mehtmeht dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aggravated Battery's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Battery has his takedown stuffed
and Mehtmeht counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Battery misses with a looping left.
Battery misses with a takedown
and Mehtmeht counters with a nice leg kick.
Mehtmeht misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Battery avoids the body shot from Mehtmeht.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehtmeht throws a leg kick which misses Battery's front leg but catches the back leg as Battery tries to avoid it.
Battery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mehtmeht thows a body shot but no joy.
Mehtmeht connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battery takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Battery on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mehtmeht. Mehtmeht obviously looking to wear him down.
Battery shoots and misses
and Mehtmeht counters with a stiff right hand.
Jafar Mehtmeht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aggravated Battery.
Mehtmeht waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Battery.
Mehtmeht throws a nice inside leg kick.
Battery sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mehtmeht lands with a slapping head kick.
Mehtmeht throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Battery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mehtmeht is looking to wear down Battery with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Battery shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mehtmeht makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mehtmeht lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Battery at a distance.
Battery looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jafar Mehtmeht is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mehtmeht throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Mehtmeht misses.
Mehtmeht scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Mehtmeht tenderised Battery's leg. Battery is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Mehtmeht lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht throws a looping overhand right but Battery ducks down to avoid it.
Battery fails with the takedown
and Mehtmeht counters with a body kick.
Mehtmeht looks for the body kick but Battery saw that one coming.
Mehtmeht misses with a head kick.
Aggravated Battery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A chopping leg kick lands by Mehtmeht.
Battery takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mehtmeht moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mehtmeht cracks a nice hook into Battery's ribs.
Battery's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mehtmeht. That's going to slow Battery down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Battery moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mehtmeht tries a head kick but it misses.
Jafar Mehtmeht is winning the standup battle so far.
Battery misses with a takedown
and Mehtmeht counters with a body kick that stops Battery in his tracks momentarily.
Jafar Mehtmeht is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A good leg kick by Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht scoring well with a low kick there.
Mehtmeht misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mehtmeht has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mehtmeht lands a body punch.
Battery goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar Mehtmeht showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mehtmeht, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:25
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jafar Mehtmeht!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and C G Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). C G Stark has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, C G Stark!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark cracks Balboa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Balboa misses with a wild combination.
Balboa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Balboa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Rocky Balboa has been cut.
Balboa swings widly with a right hand
and Stark counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Balboa is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Balboa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Balboa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stark scoring with some ground and pound.
Stark looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Stark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stark postures up and lands a big shot to Balboa's brow.
Stark lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stark stays in close to Balboa's body and controls the position.
Balboa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa has momentary wrist control but Stark slips an elbow through the middle.
Stark throws a strike but Balboa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stark has Balboa pulled in close to control his posture.
Balboa chips away with some ground and pound.
Balboa looking to sit in guard and control but Stark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stark cracks Balboa with a solid left hand.
Stark working some strikes from top position.
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stark connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark passes Balboa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stark wants to control but Balboa is keeping him busy.
Stark performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stark working the head and body with strikes.
Stark winds up and cracks Balboa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Balboa wants to improve his position but Stark is controlling well.
Stark working over Balboa with some ground and pound. Balboa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stark trying to control the action but Balboa is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark drops an elbow to the side of Balboa's head.
Balboa wants to get back to full guard.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Balboa is defending well.
Balboa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Balboa tries to get out of the position.
Stark winds up and cracks Balboa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stark looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stark takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stark winds up and cracks Balboa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh Balboa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stark working Balboa over with strikes.
Balboa is trying to stand up here but Stark is controlling him well.
Stark performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stark working over Balboa with some ground and pound. Balboa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Balboa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Stark connects with a nice short shot to Balboa's temple.
Stark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Balboa seems to have got his legs back now.
Stark controlling the action here.
Stark is trying to control the action in half guard but Balboa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stark looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark works his way into side control.
Balboa is not content to let Stark control the position.
Stark in side control lands a decent elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark working the body and head with strikes.
Stark scoring with punches and elbows.
Rocky Balboa's cut is getting worse.
Balboa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stark controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
C G Stark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Balboa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Balboa walks straight into a right hand from Stark - that's dropped him! Stark jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Balboa from any more punishment! Balboa complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). C G Stark!
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