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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between jealous jarvae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and conald cerroney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). conald cerroney will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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155 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, jealous jarvae!
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, conald cerroney!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jarvae looks to land a body kick but cerroney moved away.
cerroney fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but jarvae avoids it really well and circles away.
jarvae throws a push kick but cerroney slaps the foot to one side.
jealous jarvae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as cerroney blocks the leg kick.
jarvae looking to land some kicks to the body here.
jarvae lands a high kick!
jarvae misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from jarvae.
cerroney throws a head kick but jarvae moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jarvae scores a takedown into full mount!
cerroney is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
jarvae swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and cerroney is now in jarvae's guard. A big mistake from jarvae there, giving up the dominant position!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now jarvae is on top in guard.
jarvae throws a big right hand that misses.
jarvae is looking to work some ground and pound but cerroney has wrist control.
jarvae working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
jarvae prevents cerroney from getting back to his feet.
jarvae loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
jarvae missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
cerroney is looking for a triangle but jarvae pushes his legs off easily.
cerroney will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
jarvae throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
jarvae finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
jarvae scores with a takedown into cerroney's guard.
jarvae throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jarvae won't allow cerroney to sweep him here.
jarvae cracks cerroney with a solid left hand.
jarvae passes cerroney's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. jarvae lands a nice short elbow.
jarvae working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
jarvae working cerroney over with strikes.
jarvae is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
jarvae is pressing down on cerroney's thigh, looking to free his foot. cerroney is holding on for now.
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. jarvae connects with a nice short shot to cerroney's temple.
jarvae passes to full mount!
jarvae unloading with bombs!
jarvae 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.
jarvae breaks from cerroney's wrist control and lands an elbow.
cerroney is rocked!
jarvae has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of cerroney's face.
cerroney is still in real trouble! Can jarvae finish him?
jarvae drops a big elbow. That's hurt cerroney! More shots from jarvae and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). jealous jarvae!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Twist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Holdren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Twist comes into the arena with Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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273 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Twist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buck Holdren!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twist tries to clinch but Holdren moves out of range.
Holdren keeps the fight on the outside.
Twist tries to clinch there but Holdren circles away.
Twist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holdren scores with a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from Holdren.
The fight stays on the outside here - Twist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Twist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holdren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Twist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Twist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Twist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holdren.
Holdren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Twist's sensitive parts.
Twist is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holdren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Holdren.
Holdren throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Twist stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Holdren follows into mount!
It looks like Anthony Twist has been cut.
Holdren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twist is wriggling around trying to escape.
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.
Holdren controlling the position easily from mount.
Twist is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holdren controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Holdren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Twist's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Twist tries to close the distance and clinch but Holdren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Twist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holdren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Holdren does it's job there.
Twist tries to clinch but Holdren moves out of range.
Anthony Twist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Twist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Twist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Twist gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Twist tries to clinch up.
Holdren lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Twist tries to close the distance and clinch but Holdren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Twist takes a jab right on the kisser.
Holdren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holdren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Twist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Holdren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Twist on the side of the head.
Holdren lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Twist falls backwards - clearly groggy! Holdren dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buck Holdren!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adolf Bin Laden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito del Verrocchio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying del Verrocchio 's choice of entrance music: Ice Cream Paint Job. Adolf Bin Laden is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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275 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adolf Bin Laden!
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, Vito del Verrocchio !
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bin Laden misses with a looping right.
Bin Laden throws a right hand that del Verrocchio ducks under and follows up with a left that del Verrocchio also avoids with ease.
del Verrocchio avoids the body shot from Bin Laden.
A punch combination from Bin Laden misses.
del Verrocchio misses with a combination
and del Verrocchio is countered with a crisp right hand from Bin Laden that sends him to the canvas! Bin Laden follows him to the mat into side control.
del Verrocchio is rocked!
It looks like Vito del Verrocchio has been cut.
Bin Laden passes to full mount! That's big trouble for del Verrocchio !
del Verrocchio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Laden controlling the pace for now.
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.
del Verrocchio wants to hold on but Bin Laden pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin Laden controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Adolf Bin Laden just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Bin Laden misses with a double jab
letting del Verrocchio counter with a right hand.
Bin Laden misses with a combination
and del Verrocchio counters with a nice uppercut.
Bin Laden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but del Verrocchio circles away quickly and effectively.
Bin Laden misses with a combination
and del Verrocchio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
del Verrocchio darts in trying to clinch
and Bin Laden counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolf Bin Laden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vito del Verrocchio 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
del Verrocchio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bin Laden misses with a double jab
enabling del Verrocchio to counter with a crisp jab.
Bin Laden misses with a looping left.
del Verrocchio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bin Laden.
Bin Laden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
del Verrocchio fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Laden avoids the head kick by del Verrocchio .
del Verrocchio wants to clinch but Bin Laden slips to the side
and Bin Laden counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Laden connects with a superb combination that knocks del Verrocchio out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Bin Laden before he can land any more shots to the unconscious del Verrocchio !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adolf Bin Laden!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Badass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kzarik Nahrul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Badass comes to the cage accompanied by Party Up. The key to victory for Dean Badass has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Badass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kzarik Nahrul!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahrul scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nahrul wants to slow Badass down by chopping away at his legs.
Nahrul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Badass chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nahrul can pounce on him.
Nahrul looks to throw the jab but Badass is out of range.
Badass scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nahrul doesn't seem bothered though.
Nahrul wants to clinch up but Badass keeps it at a distance.
Nahrul throws a nice inside leg kick.
Badass misses with a wild combination.
Nahrul tries to clinch there but Badass circles away.
Nahrul fails in his attempt to clinch.
Badass throws a series of strikes that have Nahrul backpedaling.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nahrul.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badass takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Dean Badass has been cut.
Badass misses with a series of wild punches.
Nahrul lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Badass is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nahrul. Nahrul obviously looking to wear him down.
Nahrul clinches with his opponent.
Nahrul comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nahrul lands an elbow that stopped Badass in his tracks for a moment.
Dean Badass's cut is getting worse.
Nahrul throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nahrul lands a nice elbow.
Dean Badass's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nahrul just misses with a elbow thrown towards Badass's brow.
Badass avoids the elbow strike from Nahrul, against the cage.
Nahrul lands an elbow that stopped Badass in his tracks for a moment.
Jeez, Dean Badass's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dean Badass's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kzarik Nahrul!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Stokes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Desalvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Stokes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Desalvo!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stokes rushes Desalvo and presses him up against the cage.
Desalvo pulls Stokes into guard.
Desalvo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stokes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Desalvo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stokes has managed to get both his arms back between Desalvo's legs - danger averted.
Stokes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Desalvo on the ground.
Stokes preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stokes wants to control from the top but Desalvo keeps moving.
Desalvo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Desalvo keeping moving, preventing Stokes from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stokes is really struggling to control Desalvo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Desalvo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stokes stands and steps away. Desalvo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stokes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Desalvo takes a swing at Stokes's ribcage but misses.
Albert Desalvo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokes closes the distance and clinches.
Stokes lands a nice knee to the body.
Desalvo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stokes smiles and moves away.
Stokes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Desalvo misses with an uppercut.
Desalvo shoots in and drives through. Stokes sprawls well.
Stokes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stokes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Desalvo avoids it.
Stokes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stokes stops a takedown attempt from Desalvo.
Brandon Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Desalvo.
A knee to the head by Stokes.
Desalvo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stokes walks away with a smile on his face. Desalvo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stokes moves away from the strike by Desalvo.
Desalvo misses with a hook. Stokes ducked under it nicely.
Stokes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Desalvo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stokes defending well as Desalvo loads up on a big left hand.
Stokes tries to clinch up but Desalvo circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desalvo misses with a hook. Stokes ducked under it nicely.
Desalvo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stokes darts in and clinches Desalvo up against the cage.
Stokes is pressed up against the cage. Desalvo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stokes down to the mat. Stokes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stokes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stokes pushes Desalvo up against the cage in a clinch.
Desalvo goes for a takedown attempt but Stokes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stokes staying out of range there.
Desalvo looks gassed!
Stokes wants to clinch up but Desalvo keeps it at a distance.
Desalvo throws a shot from downtown. Stokes moves away and avoids it.
Stokes blocks a leg kick.
Stokes forces Desalvo back against the cage and clinches.
Stokes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Desalvo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stokes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stokes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Desalvo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stokes closes the distance and clinches.
Stokes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stokes looking to throw knees to the head but Desalvo is blocking nicely.
Stokes controlling the action here for a moment.
Desalvo is trying to drag Stokes to the mat but Stokes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Desalvo fails to pull guard.
Desalvo tries to pull guard but Stokes won't allow it.
Stokes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Desalvo backwards.
Desalvo tries to break the clinch but Stokes is controlling the position.
Stokes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Desalvo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stokes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stokes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Desalvo up against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stokes. Desalvo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Desalvo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Desalvo fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stokes moves into the clinch successfully.
Stokes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Desalvo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stokes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Desalvo jumps into guard, dragging Stokes to the mat.
Stokes won't allow Desalvo to sweep him here.
Stokes wants to stand but Desalvo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Desalvo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Desalvo keeping moving, preventing Stokes from controlling successfully.
Desalvo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stokes defends well.
Stokes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stokes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stokes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stokes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stokes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stokes just leaning against Desalvo, taking a breather.
Stokes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Desalvo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stokes smiles and moves away.
Desalvo throws a shot from downtown. Stokes moves away and avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Stokes. No joy for Desalvo on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes has closed the distance and engaged Desalvo in a clinch.
Stokes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brandon Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Desalvo.
Desalvo tries to pull guard but Stokes won't allow it.
Stokes misses with a punch on the inside.
Stokes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stokes lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desalvo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stokes smiles and moves away.
Desalvo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Desalvo is breathing heavily.
Stokes wants to get back to his feet.
Stokes trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Desalvo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stokes wants to get back to his feet.
Stokes tries to roll over but Desalvo keeps him under control.
Stokes wants to control but Desalvo is keeping busy.
Desalvo trying to pass the guard but Stokes defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stokes trying to control from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stokes darts in and clinches Desalvo up against the cage.
Stokes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Desalvo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Desalvo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stokes smiles and moves away.
Desalvo lands an overhand right.
Desalvo fails with a takedown attempt.
Desalvo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stokes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stokes throws a head punch that misses.
Stokes stops a takedown attempt from Desalvo.
Stokes gets underhooks to prevent Desalvo's takedown attempt.
Stokes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Desalvo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stokes regains guard immediately.
Stokes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Desalvo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stokes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Desalvo has managed to get both his arms back between Stokes's legs - danger averted.
Stokes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Desalvo looking to pass the guard.
Stokes looking to control.
Stokes wants to get back to his feet but Desalvo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stokes had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Desalvo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Stokes Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Desalvo's back instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Desalvo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Desalvo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Desalvo is keeping busy.
Desalvo rolls, trying to escape but Stokes keeps control of the position.
Will Stokes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Stokes slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Albert Desalvo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Stokes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stokes lands a hook that snaps the head of Desalvo backwards.
Stokes wants to stall.
Desalvo is trying to break the clinch but Stokes is controlling him.
Stokes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Desalvo's face.
Stokes digs a right hand into Desalvo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Desalvo's gas tank.
Desalvo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stokes lands an elbow just above Desalvo 's eye.
Desalvo tries to pull guard but Stokes holds him up against the cage and eventually Desalvo drops back down to his feet.
Stokes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brandon Stokes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Desalvo has hold of one of Stokes's legs. Stokes is fighting the takedown attempt but Desalvo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Desalvo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stokes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stokes has escaped and now he's on top!
Stokes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Desalvo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stokes trying to control but Desalvo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desalvo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Stokes rolls with it to try and escape but Desalvo cranks on the arm and Stokes is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Albert Desalvo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuthakon Kao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Gatzby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatzby is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gatsby's American Dream - Theatre. James Gatzby has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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271 lbs
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Good knees
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yuthakon Kao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Gatzby!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kao thuds his right hand into Gatzby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like James Gatzby has been cut.
Gatzby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gatzby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kao tries to clinch up but Gatzby circles away and keeps his distance.
Gatzby misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gatzby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kao jabs at Gatzby's body.
Gatzby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kao is looking to clinch.
Gatzby thows a body shot but no joy.
Gatzby closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kao ducks under a wild hook from Gatzby.
Kao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gatzby swings for the body but Kao moves out of range.
Kao stuffs the takedown attempt from Gatzby. Gatzby gets slowly back to his feet.
Gatzby misses with a body shot.
Gatzby shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gatzby seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gatzby trying to control the position from guard on top but Kao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatzby trying to control the position from guard on top but Kao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatzby looking to pass the guard.
Gatzby is in close to Kao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gatzby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gatzby with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatzby wants to pass the guard but Kao is keeping the position.
Kao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gatzby is one step ahead there.
Gatzby wants to pass the guard but Kao is keeping the position.
Gatzby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gatzby wants to pass the guard but Kao is keeping the position.
Kao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kao tries to get out of the position.
Gatzby thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gatzby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gatzby scores with a jab to the body.
Kao leaves Gatzby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gatzby shoots for a double leg takedown but Kao sprawls well. He's pushed Gatzby's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yuthakon Kao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Gatzby.
Kao wants to clinch.
Kao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yuthakon Kao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kao scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Gatzby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Gatzby's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kao is looking to clinch but Gatzby is avoiding it.
Kao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gatzby's head backwards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Kao.
Gatzby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gatzby.
James Gatzby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatzby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kao was well out of range. Poor timing from Gatzby.
Gatzby bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gatzby lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatzby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kao keeps working.
An elbow from Gatzby crashes against the mat.
Kao is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gatzby working away.
Gatzby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kao keeps working.
Gatzby taking a breather here.
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.
Gatzby's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
James Gatzby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gatzby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kao avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Gatzby misses.
Gatzby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kao cracks Gatzby with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gatzby misses with a wild body shot.
Gatzby misses with a body shot
letting Kao counter with a right hand.
That has opened up James Gatzby's cut even more.
Kao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatzby.
Kao slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gatzby throws a hook to the side of Kao's head but Kao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gatzby is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A jab lands there for Gatzby.
Yuthakon Kao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kao thows a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gatzby, as that shot connected.
Gatzby tries for a takedown but Kao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kao tries to close the distance and clinch but Gatzby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gatzby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gatzby counters with a nice uppercut.
Kao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gatzby manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Gatzby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Gatzby's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kao avoids the body shot from Gatzby.
Kao tries to clinch
and Gatzby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gatzby tries for a takedown but Kao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kao tries to clinch
and Gatzby counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gatzby lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatzby looks to land a right hand but Kao moved out of range.
Gatzby digs a good hook to Kao's body.
A big right from Gatzby misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick from Gatzby misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Gatzby misses.
Kao misses with a few strikes there.
Kao closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gatzby counters with a takedown into side control.
Gatzby is looking to take a break and control but Kao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gatzby throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kao is not content to let Gatzby control the position.
Gatzby tries to score with some ground and pound. Kao controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gatzby has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatzby misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kao can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Gatzby seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gatzby on the ground.
Gatzby is putting a hurting on Kao here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gatzby has hold of Kao's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kao seems comfortable defending it but Gatzby has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kao is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kao is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gatzby couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Gatzby!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgeny Drakul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slaughter comes into the arena with The Crown - World Below blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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22
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Slaughter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evgeny Drakul!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drakul avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slaughter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drakul showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slaughter.
Drakul takes a swing at Slaughter's ribcage but misses.
Drakul drops his hands momentarily and Slaughter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Drakul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slaughter.
Slaughter avoids the body shot from Drakul.
Drakul throws a big shot that misses.
Slaughter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drakul swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Slaughter counter with a right hand.
Drakul tries to clinch there but Slaughter circles away.
Slaughter swings for the body but Drakul moves out of range.
Drakul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drakul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaughter was well out of range. Poor timing from Drakul.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Drakul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Evgeny Drakul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slaughter jabs Drakul right on the nose. Drakul blinks but takes it well.
Slaughter throws a series of punches but Drakul moves out of range.
Slaughter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slaughter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drakul.
A combination from Slaughter does no damage.
Drakul doesn't manage to clinch there - Slaughter circles away.
Christian Slaughter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drakul throws an overhand right that lands on Slaughter's shoulder, as Slaughter tries to avoid the shot.
Slaughter misses with a two punch combination.
Slaughter misses the shot to the body.
Drakul comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slaughter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Evgeny Drakul has been cut.
Drakul tries to clinch but Slaughter moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter throws a jab but it's blocked by Drakul.
Drakul takes a swing at Slaughter's ribcage but misses.
Slaughter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slaughter connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaughter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Drakul with a poor takedown
and Slaughter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Drakul is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Slaughter rather than just go for the knockout.
Slaughter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drakul manages to avoid it.
A big right from Drakul misses.
Drakul slips a jab from Slaughter.
Slaughter looks to land a right hand but Drakul moved out of range.
Slaughter slips under a jab from Drakul.
Drakul throws a shot from downtown. Slaughter moves away and avoids it.
Drakul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drakul is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter lands a body shot.
Drakul misses with a hook to the body
and Slaughter counters with a straight right hand.
Slaughter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Slaughter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drakul.
Slaughter avoids the body shot from Drakul.
Slaughter ducks under a wild hook from Drakul.
Slaughter misses with the combination.
Slaughter thows a body shot but no joy.
Drakul misses the body punch
and Drakul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drakul shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Slaughter is trying to defend but Drakul finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Slaughter moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter 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.
Slaughter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Slaughter keeping full guard, as Drakul tries to pass.
Drakul drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drakul jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drakul thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Slaughter trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slaughter throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drakul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slaughter throws out the jab.
Drakul throws a predictable looking body shot
and Slaughter counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Slaughter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evgeny Drakul's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Drakul throws a shot from downtown. Slaughter moves away and avoids it.
Slaughter throws a series of punches but Drakul avoids them all with ease.
Drakul fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drakul slips a straight right by Slaughter.
Drakul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slaughter slips under a jab.
Drakul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slaughter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Slaughter.
Slaughter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drakul.
Drakul misses with a jab to the body
and Slaughter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Drakul takes one to the chin there.
Drakul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slaughter manages to avoid it.
Drakul has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drakul there as he acknowledges the shot.
Drakul is rocked!
Drakul is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakul closes the distance and clinches up with Slaughter, looking for a takedown. Drakul pushes Slaughter against the cage but Slaughter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drakul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slaughter slips under a jab from Drakul.
Drakul thows a body shot but no joy.
Drakul tries to clinch up
and Slaughter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Drakul throws a hook but Slaughter blocks it.
Drakul changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slaughter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Drakul has time to react.
Nice uppercut there from Slaughter.
Drakul is still on wobbly legs! Can Slaughter finish him?
Slaughter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drakul seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drakul misses with a jab to the body
and Slaughter counters with a big right hand! Oh Drakul is in trouble here! Slaughter follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Slaughter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Reuger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brach Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reuger comes into the arena with The Final Countdown blaring out of the sound system. Brach Lesnar told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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22
231 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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24
265 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Reuger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brach Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reuger takes the fight into the clinch.
Lesnar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reuger gets through Lesnar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reuger is working Lesnar over against the cage.
Reuger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lesnar is keeping busy.
Reuger breaks from the clinch.
Reuger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reuger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reuger throws a head kick that misses.
Lesnar throws a nice looking combination but Reuger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lesnar scores with a one two! Reuger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Bill Reuger has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesnar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lesnar lands a jab to Reuger's midsection.
Reuger is breathing heavily.
Reuger dodges the punch combination from Lesnar.
Reuger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lesnar misses with a few strikes there.
Lesnar throws a leg kick but Reuger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lesnar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reuger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lesnar drops Reuger with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Reuger looks back up at him and smiles so Lesnar waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Lesnar lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Reuger falls backwards - clearly groggy! Lesnar dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brach Lesnar!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Leroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belgian Maniac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belgian Maniac has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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143 lbs
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25
155 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Leroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Belgian Maniac!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maniac throws a sloppy head kick and Leroy moves out of range easily.
Leroy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Leroy trying to control from Maniac's half guard. Maniac has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Leroy is looking to advance position but Maniac has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Leroy tries to reverse the position but Maniac maintains control.
Leroy is working hard here to advance position.
Maniac working Leroy over with strikes here.
Leroy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maniac unloading with bombs!
Leroy tries to lock up and control but Maniac gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroy tries to reverse the position but Maniac maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leroy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Maniac is going olschool here, as he tries to force Leroy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Leroy shrugs it off.
Leroy is looking to improve his position but Maniac isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leroy tries to lock up and control but Maniac gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maniac has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Leroy's face.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leroy is working to get back to half guard.
Maniac has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Leroy's face.
Leroy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maniac wants to finish this one by submission but Leroy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Maniac.
Leroy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maniac trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maniac tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Leroy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Maniac wants to pass to mount but Leroy is defending the position.
Maniac throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maniac thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leroy's head.
Leroy is pressing down on Maniac's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leroy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Maniac escapes and throws Leroy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Leroy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leroy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leroy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leroy is breathing heavily.
Leroy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leroy.
Maniac is in close to Leroy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maniac sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leroy's guard.
Leroy is looking for a sweep. Maniac is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leroy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Belgian Maniac dominated that round.
That's time! Leroy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Leroy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Leroy does no damage.
Maniac throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maniac throws a push kick but Leroy slaps the foot to one side.
A swing and a miss from Leroy.
Leroy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leroy throws a one two combo.
Maniac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leroy.
A telegraphed right hand from Leroy misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Maniac.
Bruce Leroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leroy throws a hook but Maniac avoids it easily.
Leroy looks to land a left hand but Maniac moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroy throws a jab but it's blocked by Maniac.
Maniac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leroy.
Leroy misses with an uppercut. Maniac saw that one coming.
Leroy cracks Maniac with an open hand slap.
Maniac pivots, looking for a leg kick but Leroy is out of range and Maniac settles back down.
Leroy scores with a hook to the body. Maniac takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maniac fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maniac defending well as Leroy loads up on a big left hand.
Leroy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maniac walks into a straight right hand from Leroy.
Maniac tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maniac swinging wilding here.
Belgian Maniac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leroy takes a swing at Maniac's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maniac misses with a body shot.
Maniac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leroy.
Leroy throws a leg kick
and Maniac counters with a one-two to the body.
Leroy throws a low kick, looking for Maniac's leg but Maniac calmly moves out of range.
Leroy waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Maniac.
Leroy with a jab.
Maniac punishes Leroy's body with a nice straight punch.
Maniac lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Leroy misses
and Maniac counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maniac tries to clinch but Leroy moves out of range.
Leroy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leroy misses with a hook.
Leroy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroy walks into a left hand.
Leroy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Leroy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leroy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice body kick there by Maniac.
Maniac wants to clinch.
Leroy moves out of range as Maniac strikes.
Maniac staying out of range there.
Maniac throws a combination. Leroy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Maniac feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leroy's calf.
Jab, jab by Leroy - just one landing.
Leroy has his takedown stuffed
and Maniac counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maniac takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Leroy swinging wilding here.
Leroy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maniac counters with a leg kick.
Maniac thuds his right hand into Leroy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leroy throws a sloppy body shot
letting Maniac counter with a right hand.
Leroy tries for a takedown but Maniac circles away easily
and Maniac counters with a low kick, right behind Leroy 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Leroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Maniac.
Maniac lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leroy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maniac lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Belgian Maniac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
Maniac clinches with his opponent.
Maniac misses with the head strike.
Maniac struggles to land a body shot inside as Leroy controls his hands.
Maniac using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maniac can't find room to land a body shot as Leroy controls the action.
Maniac tries a body shot but Leroy blocks it.
Maniac struggles to land a body shot inside as Leroy controls his hands.
Maniac misses with the head strike.
Maniac using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leroy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maniac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maniac is leaning against Leroy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maniac lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leroy.
Maniac trying to land knees to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maniac. Leroy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leroy waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Maniac.
Leroy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leroy throws a combination that misses
and Maniac counters with a straight right hand.
Leroy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maniac counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maniac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maniac tries to clinch up but Leroy circles away and keeps his distance.
Leroy fails with the takedown.
Maniac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maniac. That's going to slow Leroy down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maniac looking to throw knees to the head but Leroy is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maniac.
Maniac lands with a short shot to the head.
Maniac throws an elbow that misses.
Maniac lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leroy.
Leroy is trying to force a seperation but Maniac has the dominant position.
Maniac misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leroy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maniac throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leroy blocks it with crossed arms.
A hook to the body from Maniac.
Leroy avoids the elbow strike from Maniac, against the cage.
Leroy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maniac lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Leroy prevents a body shot from Maniac.
Leroy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maniac goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leroy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maniac is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leroy is defending well for now.
Maniac misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Maniac fails to land.
Maniac can't find room to land a body shot as Leroy controls the action.
Maniac works on Leroy's body with a couple of short punches.
Leroy tries to circle away but Maniac has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leroy.
Maniac struggles to land a body shot inside as Leroy controls his hands.
Maniac throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maniac is looking to control Leroy's arms but Leroy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maniac has his back to the cage.
Maniac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leroy's elbow.
Maniac is working Leroy over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Maniac fails to land.
Maniac has Leroy pressed against the cage, preventing Leroy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maniac tries to throw a body punch but Leroy avoids it by throwing Maniac back against the cage.
Maniac misses with a body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maniac. Leroy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Leroy.
Nice sprawl there from Maniac as Leroy shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Leroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maniac wants to clinch.
Leroy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maniac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leroy.
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.
Maniac wants to clinch.
Maniac takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bruce Leroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belgian Maniac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Leroy.
Leroy tries for a kimura but Maniac is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Maniac's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leroy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maniac, who protects the arm well.
Leroy working the ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Belgian Maniac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maniac 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Belgian Maniac!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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