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TFC 20: Hollywood vs Robbin PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francis Stark will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoshihiro Akiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francis Stark!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akiyama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akiyama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stark misses with a body shot.
Stark misses with a hook. Akiyama ducked under it nicely.
Stark misses with an uppercut. Akiyama saw that one coming.
Stark slips under a jab.
Akiyama slips a jab from Stark.
Stark lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stark. Akiyama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akiyama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stark tries to bum rush Akiyama with a series of wild strikes but Akiyama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akiyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Akiyama dodges the punch combination from Stark.
Akiyama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stark.
Akiyama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Akiyama blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama dodges the punch combination from Stark.
Stark slips a straight right by Akiyama.
Stark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akiyama slips under a jab from Stark.
Akiyama connects with a looping right hand.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Stark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stark misses the body punch
enabling Akiyama to counter with a crisp jab.
Stark throws a low kick but Akiyama moves out of range easily.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akiyama lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Francis Stark has been cut.
Akiyama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akiyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Stark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akiyama takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark misses the shot to the body.
Akiyama dodges the punch combination from Stark.
Stark throws a hook to the side of Akiyama's head but Akiyama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akiyama.
Akiyama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Akiyama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stark does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stark closes the distance and pushes Akiyama back into the cage.
Akiyama pulls guard successfully.
Stark won't allow Akiyama to sweep him here.
Stark wants to control from the top but Akiyama keeps moving.
Akiyama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama wants to sweep here but Stark controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Stark wants to stand but Akiyama is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stark trying to control but Akiyama is working from the bottom.
Stark is posturing up here but Akiyama has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Stark tries to roll out but it's too tight and Stark has to tap! Slick submission there by Akiyama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yoshihiro Akiyama!
A pretty intense looking Yoshihiro Akiyama took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Snowball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Snowball has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Snowball!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snowball tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snowball scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Money is breathing heavily.
Snowball scores with a hook.
Snowball throws a sloppy head kick and Money moves out of range easily.
Snowball throws a head kick but Money moves out of range.
Jay Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Money dodges the punch combination from Snowball.
Money walks forward, straight into a front kick from Snowball.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Snowball! Money is backing up but he can't get away as Snowball lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Money and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jimmy Snowball!
A very excited looking Jimmy Snowball made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Superkick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephen Superkick has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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149 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stephen Superkick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Superkick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wallace closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Superkick's guard.
Wallace pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Superkick is keeping the position for now.
Wallace is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Superkick is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Superkick has escaped and now he's on top!
Wallace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Superkick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wallace pushes a forearm under Superkick's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Superkick is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William Wallace!
A very excited looking William Wallace made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jhogo Ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ko comes into the arena with DJ Khaled - All I do is win blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
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158 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jhogo Ko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Masters!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ko.
Ko blocks a head kick by Masters.
Masters cracks the inside of Ko's front leg.
Masters misses with a head kick.
Ko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masters.
Masters turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masters.
Ko throws a shot to the body.
Masters fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ko manages to avoid it.
Ko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ko lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ko passes Masters's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masters keeps working.
Ko passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters wants to control but Ko postures up.
Ko tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ko trying to control the position but Masters is working away.
Masters is looking for a sweep.
Ko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Masters knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Masters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ko is staying tight to Masters's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters manages to get back to half guard.
Masters moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ko wants to pass the guard but Masters is keeping the position.
Masters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Masters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ko wants to pass the guard but Masters is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters is trying to keep Ko in close.
Ko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Masters working a defensive guard here.
Ko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Masters is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Masters has escaped and now he's on top!
Masters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ko is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ko has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Masters is looking to defend but Ko has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Masters! Ko pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Masters taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jhogo Ko!
Jhogo Ko managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BioPharm Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and So Hai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Biscuits & Gravy. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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272 lbs
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275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bubba James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, So Hai!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hai avoids it really well and circles away.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hai swivels and escapes.
Hai fails with a takedown attempt.
James has closed the distance and engaged Hai in a clinch.
James tries a knee to the head but Hai blocks it.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hai avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James leaves Hai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bubba James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hai stuffs the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Hai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hai slips a jab and a cross from James.
James tries to clinch but Hai is having none of it.
Hai should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Hai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hai shoots in and bounces James off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hai 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
Hai winds up and cracks James with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hai.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hai thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
James is breathing heavily.
Hai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hai throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hai throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
Hai throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
Hai working over James with some ground and pound. James looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hai drops an elbow to the side of James's head.
Hai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Hai.
Hai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hai lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hai slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.
Hai wants to free his trapped foot but James is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hai seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hai throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
Hai takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Hai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hai scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hai drops an elbow to the side of James's head.
Hai moves into full mount! James won't be happy about that!
Hai working the ground and pound effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hai pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hai with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
So Hai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
James throws a leg kick but Hai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good shot there by James.
Horrible takedown by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Hai which made him look bad.
James will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
James wants to clinch up but Hai keeps it at a distance.
James misses with a head kick.
Hai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
James gets caught napping as Hai dives in and scores a takedown. James manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hai throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James can't keep his opponent in guard - Hai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hai seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hai frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hai with shots to the head and body - James looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hai dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Hai.
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!
Hai has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of James's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hai landing shots from mount.
Hai with the ground and pound from mount.
Hai is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hai putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hai lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hai fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hai fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hai looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hai landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hai breaks from James's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hai looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hai cracks James with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hai lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hai with the ground and pound from mount.
Hai lands a big elbow.
The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hai lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hai working the ground and pound effectively.
James taking shots to the head.
James is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hai is landing with some decent strikes but James is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh James is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hai landing strikes from the mount.
Hai drops a big elbow. That's hurt James! More shots from Hai and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). So Hai!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Genral Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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176 lbs
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Genral Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny Martin!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Martin.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Martin. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jab from Martin.
Lee blocks a head kick by Martin.
Lee tries a low kick but Martin avoids it.
Lenny Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
Martin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martin digs a good hook to Lee's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Martin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Martin shoots in.
Genral Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Martin.
Lee avoids the head kick by Martin.
Martin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Martin swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Martin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Martin scores with a shot to the body.
Lee throws a leg kick but Martin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Martin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a leg kick.
Lee misses with a low kick as Martin jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee checks the leg kick.
Lee blocks a head kick by Martin.
Lee blocks a head kick by Martin.
Martin tries a head kick but it misses.
Martin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee thows a leg kick but Martin checks it
and Martin counters with a leg kick.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Martin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Martin is able to avoid easily.
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Martin counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martin misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Martin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Genral Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Martin counters with an inside leg kick.
Martin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee sneaks back into half guard.
Lee gets back to full guard.
Lee working for a triangle but Martin defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Martin wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martin is one step ahead there.
Lee striking off his back but it's not causing Martin any problems.
Martin is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Martin has managed to sneak the leg through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee is staying active underneath Martin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Martin prevents Lee from improving his position.
Martin is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Martin dominated that round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Martin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
Martin wants to slow Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
Martin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martin tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Martin blocks the low kick.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Martin shoots in.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martin lands with a kick to the temple. Lee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martin somewhat.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Martin.
Martin throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Martin is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Martin fails to land the takedown.
Genral Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Martin.
A leg kick checked by Martin.
Lenny Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee blocks a head kick by Martin.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Martin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lee slips a jab from Martin.
Lee avoids the head kick by Martin.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martin.
Martin cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
Martin connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Martin is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Martin throws a head kick that half lands.
Martin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Martin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Martin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lee regains half guard.
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily.
Martin trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Martin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is looking to control Martin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily.
Martin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martin is controlling the pace.
Martin trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Martin tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Martin is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Martin is out of range.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martin connects with a solid leg kick.
Martin throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
Martin shoots in but no luck this time.
Martin fails with the takedown
and Lee counters with an inside leg kick.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Martin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Martin tried to score with a low kick but Lee checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
Genral Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Martin.
Martin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Martin tried to score with a low kick but Lee checks it.
Martin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Martin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
Martin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Martin with that takedown attempt.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lenny Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martin lands with a slapping head kick.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
A bone on bone clash there as Lee blocks the leg kick.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Martin lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Martin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lee rather than just go for the knockout.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Martin misses the shot to the body.
Lee avoids the head kick by Martin.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Martin.
Martin scores with a head kick. Lee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lee checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Martin.
Martin blocks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Lee blocks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Martin.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Martin.
Martin misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martin somewhat.
Genral Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Lenny Martin!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Lenny Martin!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Lenny Martin!
Lenny Martin wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Alto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Hodgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 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
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Donnie Alto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Hodgins!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Alto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice takedown defense from Alto. No joy for Hodgins on that attempt.
Alto pushes Hodgins up against the cage in a clinch.
Alto lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Adam Hodgins has been cut.
Alto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hodgins turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Alto is looking to regain half guard here but Hodgins keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Hodgins.
Alto pushes Hodgins away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hodgins gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hodgins trying to control the position but Alto is working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hodgins lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodgins throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alto is not content to let Hodgins control the position.
Alto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hodgins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hodgins off and has taken his back!
Hodgins trying to control the hands but Alto breaks the grip.
Alto has Hodgins flattened out and is raining down punches.
Hodgins just trying to survive but Alto is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Alto thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alto missing with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alto somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Alto trying to control.
Alto is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alto has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hodgins has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Alto is trying to stick to Hodgins's back but Hodgins is turning into Alto. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alto's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hodgins.
Hodgins lands a couple of elbows.
Hodgins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hodgins has managed to get both his arms back between Alto's legs - danger averted.
Alto has momentary wrist control but Hodgins slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hodgins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hodgins wants to pass the guard but Alto is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodgins is looking to work some ground and pound but Alto has wrist control.
Alto keeping full guard, as Hodgins tries to pass.
Hodgins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hodgins stopping the sweep attempt from Alto.
Hodgins trying to control but Alto is working from the bottom.
Hodgins postures up.
Alto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hodgins is one step ahead there.
Alto keeping full guard, as Hodgins tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodgins pushes down on Alto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hodgins is trying to work for a kimura but Alto is defending well.
Alto moves into full guard.
Alto wants to stand up but Hodgins is controlling him.
Hodgins cracks Alto with a solid left hand.
Hodgins throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hodgins lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hodgins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hodgins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alto's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adam Hodgins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam Hodgins's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hodgins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hodgins is trying to work for a kimura but Alto is defending well.
Alto tries to get to full guard but Hodgins has control of the leg.
Alto has a hand on Hodgins's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hodgins takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hodgins lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Donnie Alto has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alto is looking to improve his position but Hodgins isn't that keen on the idea.
Alto wants to hold on but Hodgins pushes him away.
Hodgins landing strikes from the mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hodgins with a couple of short strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alto is trying to escape the mount.
Alto taking shots to the head.
Alto is rocked!
Alto is trying desperately to improve position.
Hodgins has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Alto's face.
Oh Alto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hodgins lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hodgins connects with a bit shot that sees Alto covering up! More strikes from Hodgins and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hodgins is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Hodgins!
Adam Hodgins tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Bolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wilkinson's choice of entrance music: Overkill. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
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216 lbs
8 - 2 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Felix Bolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Clay Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolt keeps the fight on the outside.
Bolt swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilkinson.
Bolt jabs at Wilkinson's body.
Wilkinson throws a sloppy head kick and Bolt moves out of range easily.
Wilkinson throws a wild body kick that Bolt sees coming a mile off.
Wilkinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bolt, pushing him back against the cage.
Bolt blocks a body shot from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bolt is defending well for now.
A nice left hand lands by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bolt.
Bolt blocks the elbow strike.
Wilkinson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilkinson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bolt is defending well for now.
Bolt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilkinson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bolt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bolt.
Wilkinson tries to land a front kick but Bolt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wilkinson throws a shot from downtown. Bolt moves away and avoids it.
Bolt moves out of range of the body kick from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson wants to clinch but Bolt slips to the side
and Bolt counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wilkinson!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bolt throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wilkinson because Bolt loaded up on that one.
Wilkinson tries to reverse the position but Bolt maintains control.
Wilkinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bolt with good strikes from the mount here!
Bolt avoids the attempt from Wilkinson to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolt has hold of Wilkinson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wilkinson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson can't escape the position.
Bolt working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Wilkinson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Bolt off and cradles Wilkinson's limp body as Bolt celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Felix Bolt!
After the fight, Felix Bolt was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rony Mariano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Anastasia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mariano comes to the cage accompanied by So Far Away. Anastasia comes into a darkened arena with his song building. hellrazor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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148 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rony Mariano !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Albert Anastasia!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mariano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mariano tries for a takedown but Anastasia circles away easily
and Anastasia counters with a stiff right hand.
Anastasia connects with a looping right hand.
Anastasia throws a sloppy head kick and Mariano moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anastasia, as that shot connected.
Mariano gets tackled into the cage by Anastasia. Anastasia maintains the clinch.
Anastasia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mariano backwards.
Anastasia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anastasia lands with a right to the head.
Mariano has Anastasia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anastasia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Anastasia.
Anastasia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anastasia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mariano s head.
Mariano wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rony Mariano . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mariano 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anastasia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anastasia lands a right hand.
Anastasia lands with a left to the head.
Mariano 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anastasia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anastasia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Anastasia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anastasia pushes Mariano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mariano is rocked!
Anastasia turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Anastasia manages to end up in side control.
Oh Mariano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Anastasia decides to stand back up.
Mariano seems to have got his legs back now.
Albert Anastasia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anastasia cracks Mariano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anastasia misses with a head kick.
Anastasia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Mariano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anastasia.
Anastasia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anastasia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mariano goes for a takedown attempt but Anastasia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anastasia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mariano on the side of the head.
Mariano gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Anastasia gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Anastasia! Albert Anastasia retains his featherweight title!
Albert Anastasia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Robbin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Robbin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
172 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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24
178 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Hollywood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Robbin!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollywood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hollywood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robbin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hollywood throws a quick inside leg kick.
Robbin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hollywood but Hollywood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hollywood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Robbin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Robbin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hollywood.
Hollywood clobbers Robbin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Robbin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robbin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robbin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Robbin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Robbin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Robbin lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robbin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hollywood is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hollywood and Robbin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood dodges the ground and pound from Robbin.
Robbin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hollywood is looking for a sweep.
Robbin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hollywood, who protects the arm well.
Hollywood is trying to improve his position.
Robbin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hollywood tries to improve position but can't.
Hollywood is trying to work for a sweep but Robbin has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood is in a horrible position here. Robbin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hollywood is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robbin swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Robbin!
Billy Robbin is the new welterweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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