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TTFC McLean Vs Mullen PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between DeSean Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Provenzano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Provenzano is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by America F*%K yeah!. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, DeSean Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frankie Provenzano!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Provenzano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson thumps Provenzano with a low kick.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Provenzano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frankie Provenzano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Provenzano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Provenzano punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Provenzano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Provenzano drives through with a takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Provenzano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Provenzano is having none of it.
Provenzano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Provenzano throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson pulls Provenzano in close to prevent any damage.
Provenzano postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Provenzano is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Provenzano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Provenzano stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Provenzano controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because DeSean Jackson just wasn't active enough.
Provenzano tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson lands with a nice body kick.
Provenzano takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Provenzano closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jackson quickly recovers to half guard.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Provenzano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Provenzano's back!
Jackson lands shots from the back.
You can see the frustration on Provenzano's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson doesn't have the hooks in and Provenzano manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Provenzano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Provenzano trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Provenzano is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Provenzano throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson has Provenzano pulled in close to control his posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Provenzano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Provenzano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Provenzano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Provenzano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of DeSean Jackson.
Provenzano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Provenzano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Provenzano walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Provenzano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Provenzano circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeSean Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Donk. Provenzano catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Jackson scores with a head kick. Provenzano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Provenzano is defended easily by Jackson.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Provenzano wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Provenzano closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Provenzano is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Provenzano wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Provenzano avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Provenzano controls the action.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
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!
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson tries to work over Provenzano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Provenzano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
DeSean Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Provenzano.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that DeSean Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Provenzano shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Provenzano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Provenzano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Provenzano just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Some wild striking there from Provenzano.
Provenzano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
A low kick from Provenzano is predictable there
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Provenzano misses with a looping right.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Provenzano closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Provenzano lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Provenzano postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Provenzano trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson wants to stand up but Provenzano is controlling him.
Provenzano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Provenzano works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Provenzano throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Provenzano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Jackson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Provenzano down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Provenzano is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Provenzano keeps working.
Provenzano wants to control but Jackson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Provenzano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jackson working over Provenzano with some ground and pound. Provenzano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Provenzano has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Provenzano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Provenzano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Provenzano gets back to full guard.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Provenzano trying to strike off his back.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Provenzano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Provenzano trying to control the position.
Provenzano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Provenzano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Provenzano working a defensive guard here.
Provenzano is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Provenzano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Provenzano prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson wants to control but Provenzano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Provenzano working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Provenzano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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!
Jackson trying to control but Provenzano postures up.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Provenzano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson is looking to control Provenzano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Provenzano.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Provenzano is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Jackson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref stands the fighters back up. DeSean Jackson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Provenzano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frankie Provenzano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Provenzano misses the shot to the body.
Jackson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Provenzano lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Provenzano lands a slapping body shot.
Provenzano sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Provenzano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Provenzano lands a nice looking body shot.
Provenzano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Provenzano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Provenzano's ribs.
Provenzano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Provenzano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Provenzano throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown by Provenzano or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Provenzano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Provenzano is just out of range.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Provenzano.
Provenzano shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Provenzano.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson pushes Provenzano up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Provenzano avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson gets through Provenzano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Provenzano can't break the clinch.
Provenzano tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
DeSean Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Provenzano.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Provenzano 's eye.
It looks like Frankie Provenzano has been cut.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Provenzano takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Provenzano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Provenzano in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Provenzano's head.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Provenzano.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Provenzano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Provenzano fails to pull guard.
Provenzano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Provenzano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Provenzano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Provenzano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Provenzano controls the action.
Provenzano blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Provenzano tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson tries to work over Provenzano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Provenzano controls his hands.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeSean Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Redding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyle Kikyerass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Redding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyle Kikyerass!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redding stuffs the takedown attempt from Kikyerass. Kikyerass gets slowly back to his feet.
Redding fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kikyerass on the side of the head.
It looks like Lyle Kikyerass has been cut.
Redding throws out a powerful jab.
Redding looks to land a left hand but Kikyerass moved out of range nicely.
Kikyerass tries to clinch there but Redding circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Redding.
Redding is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Kikyerass flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kikyerass is out cold! Redding holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Redding!
Tom Redding very nearly forgot to thank Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rico Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Swag In A Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes into the arena with Childish Gambino - R.I.P. blaring out of the sound system. Bag has chosen American bad ass as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rico Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Swag In A Bag!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bag lands with an overhand left.
Bag takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bag.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Bag is avoiding it.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Bag takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Bag throws a head kick that misses.
Bag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bag is trying to stand.
Sanchez wants to control but Bag is keeping him busy.
Sanchez passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bag takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bag trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bag is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bag has worked his arm free - good work by Bag!
Sanchez is trying to get an arm triangle but Bag is defending well.
Sanchez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bag is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanchez misses with the ground and pound.
Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bag wants to get back to his feet.
Bag throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sanchez thuds his right hand into Bag's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Bag tries to sprawl out of it but Sanchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bag manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bag tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Bag.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Bag sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bag swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanchez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bag manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sanchez clinches up with Bag and pushes him back against the cage.
Bag wants to break free but Sanchez has control.
Sanchez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bag avoids it.
Sanchez wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez tries to score a body lock takedown but Bag shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sanchez has Bag pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bag manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez fails with the takedown
and Bag counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A combination from Bag does no damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez walks into a straight right hand from Bag.
Bag connects with a crisp jab.
Bag throws a combination. Sanchez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Swag In A Bag will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Bag smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bag connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sanchez is rocked!
Bag connects with a body shot.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bag paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bag lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Oh Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanchez gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Bag gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Swag In A Bag!
In his post fight interview, Swag In A Bag gave a big smile as he said 'Just like to thank my hands for being so great, without them none of this would be possible. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Unkind Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Massive Attack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artist comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphys - Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya. Massive Attack has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Unkind Artist's chin.
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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
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Unkind Artist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Massive Attack!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Artist walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Attack checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Artist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Attack blocks a head kick by Artist.
Artist walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Attack checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Attack keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Artist motions for Attack to come forward. Artist throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Artist throws a low kick but it's checked well by Attack.
Artist goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Artist misses with a low kick.
Attack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Attack doesn't manage to clinch there - Artist circles away.
Artist with a jab.
Artist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Artist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Attack!
Attack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Artist circles away quickly and effectively.
A leg kick checked by Attack.
Artist blocks a leg kick.
Unkind Artist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist works over Attack's head and body with a nice combination.
Attack drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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.
Artist struggling a bit here.
Artist tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Attack goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Artist has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Attack but great work by Artist.
Artist stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Artist. Attack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Artist tries to bum rush Attack with a series of wild strikes but Attack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Unkind Artist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artist throws a leg kick but Attack sees it coming and moves out of range.
Attack takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist dodges the punch combination from Attack.
Artist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Attack shoots in for a takedown but Artist shows good takedown defense.
Artist moves in looking to clinch but Attack pushes him off.
Artist tries to clinch but Attack moves out of range.
Artist is looking to clinch but Attack is avoiding it.
Attack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Artist.
Attack fails with a takedown attempt.
Attack misses with a body kick.
Attack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Artist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Attack checks a low kick from Artist.
Artist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Artist swings for the body but Attack moves out of range.
Artist throws a hook to the side of Attack's head but Attack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artist throws a leg kick
and Attack counters with a leg kick.
Attack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Attack avoids the head kick by Artist.
Nice defenses there by Artist.
Attack tries to clinch up.
Attack shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Attack was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Artist suckers Attack into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Artist is now in Attack's guard!
Artist preventing the sweep.
Attack working a defensive guard here.
Attack 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artist wanted to stand there but Attack had control of the position.
Attack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Artist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Artist controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Attack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Unkind Artist dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Attack closes the distance and clinches up with Artist, looking for a takedown. Attack pushes Artist against the cage but Artist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Attack has managed to clinch.
Attack lands with a short shot to the head.
Artist misses with a knee to the head.
Attack has Artist pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Artist manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Artist working hard to break the clinch.
Attack throws a head punch that misses.
Attack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Attack gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Attack tries to pass the half guard into mount. Artist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Artist is refusing to be controlled, as Attack sits in half guard.
Artist trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Attack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Artist keeps working.
Artist is trying to get back to full guard.
Artist is trying to maintain the position but Attack is very close to passing his half guard.
Attack thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Artist is trying to get back to full guard.
Artist keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Attack throws a right and a left that Artist avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Attack checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Attack swats away the attempt to clinch by Artist.
Attack moves out of range of the body kick.
Attack wants to clinch.
Attack misses with a body kick.
Artist thows a leg kick but Attack checks it
and Attack counters with a stiff right hand.
Attack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Artist throws a leg kick but Attack checks it.
Artist goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Attack misses with a series of wild punches.
Artist wants to clinch up but Attack keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Artist throws a body kick that misses.
That kick from Attack tenderised Artist's leg. Artist is trying to keep his angry face on.
Artist lands a right hook to the body.
Artist tries to clinch but Attack is having none of it.
Attack looks for a takedown but Artist sprawls well.
Unkind Artist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Massive Attack.
Good work by Artist as he checks the leg kick.
Attack fails to land the takedown.
Artist keeps the fight on the outside.
Artist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Artist lands the left hand.
Artist throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Attack changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Artist tries to avoid it but Attack manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Artist to the ground. Artist escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Attack throws a body kick that misses.
Attack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Artist.
Attack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Artist. That did some damage!
Artist wants to clinch up but Attack keeps it at a distance.
Artist connects with an inside leg kick.
Attack blocks the body kick.
Artist is looking to chop away at Attack's legs.
Artist has closed the distance and engaged Attack in a clinch.
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!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Attack lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Artist lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Attack.
Artist misses with some punches.
Attack goes for a takedown attempt but Artist pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Massive Attack will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Artist wants to clinch.
Attack tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Artist steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Attack. That one must have hurt.
Artist throws a push kick but Attack slaps the foot to one side.
Artist is looking to land body kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Artist.
Attack has managed to clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Attack is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Artist has denied him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Artist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Attack goes for a takedown in the clinch but Artist prevents it.
Artist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Artist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Attack has a couple of punches blocked by Artist.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Artist as Attack tries to tie him up.
Artist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Artist looks to land a body kick but Attack moved away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Artist.
Attack takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Artist is looking to land body kicks.
Artist rushes Attack and presses him up against the cage.
Attack prevents a body shot from Artist.
Artist lands with a light punch inside.
Artist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist struggles to land a body shot inside as Attack controls his hands.
Artist is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Attack is stalling here.
Attack blocks a body shot from Artist.
Attack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
A short body shot lands from Artist as the two fighters clinch.
Artist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Attack changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Artist fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Unkind Artist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Massive Attack.
Artist attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Artist works Attack's body with a nice hook.
Artist throws a chopping leg kick but Attack manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Attack checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attack misses with a wild body shot.
Attack slips a straight right by Artist.
Artist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Artist lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Artist misses with a wild body shot.
Artist keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Artist tries to clinch but Attack moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Artist there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Artist forces Attack back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Artist scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Artist as Attack tries to tie him up.
Artist misses with a punch on the inside.
Attack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Attack.
Attack prevents a body shot from Artist.
Still in the clinch, Artist scores with a nice short uppercut.
Artist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Artist tries to work over Attack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Unkind Artist has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Artist can't find room to land a body shot as Attack controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Artist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Artist.
Attack struggles to land a body shot inside as Artist controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Attack drops down looking for an ankle pick but Artist pulls his leg out and moves away.
Artist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Attack, pushing him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Artist misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Unkind Artist showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Artist has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Unkind Artist!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sadiq Hossein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Reese (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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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
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sadiq Hossein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Reese!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reese moves out of range of the body kick.
Reese shoots in for a takedown but Hossein shows good takedown defense.
Hossein misses with a hook.
Reese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hossein.
Hossein throws a shot from downtown. Reese moves away and avoids it.
Reese misses with a wild body shot.
Reese listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reese uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Hossein thows a body shot but no joy.
Hossein with a nice cross.
Reese stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reese misses with a body shot.
Reese just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reese throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reese takes one to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Hossein. No joy for Reese on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hossein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reese's hands.
Hossein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reese throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hossein misses with a low kick.
Reese misses with a body kick.
Sadiq Hossein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hossein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reese takes a jab right on the kisser.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reese.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Reese is just out of range.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Hossein throws a big shot that misses.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hossein throws out a loose jab but Reese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hossein scores with a hook to the body. Reese takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice jab there from Reese.
Hossein throws a body punch but Reese moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hossein throws a hook but Reese blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reese is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hossein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sadiq Hossein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Reese.
A big right from Hossein misses.
Hossein swings for the body but Reese moves out of range.
Hossein stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reese uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Reese thuds a left hand into Hossein's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reese, right into the meat.
Reese misses with a wild body shot.
Reese is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hossein rather than just go for the knockout.
Reese fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hossein avoids it really well and circles away.
Reese showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hossein.
Reese bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hossein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reese. Reese circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reese tries a head kick but it misses.
Reese tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hossein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reese somewhat.
Reese tries to clinch up but Hossein circles away and keeps his distance.
Hossein throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Reese counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hossein won't be happy with that.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Reese with the ground and pound but Hossein regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hossein wants to control but Reese is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hossein kicks off Reese and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hossein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reese sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Reese is just out of range.
Reese scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reese pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reese takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hossein avoids the head kick by Reese.
Reese misses with a body shot.
Reese misses with an uppercut. Hossein saw that one coming.
Hossein shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Reese eats them both and turns towards Hossein to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hossein scores with a punch to the head.
Reese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hossein.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reese fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hossein checks it well.
Reese lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hossein will feel that in the morning.
Hossein misses with a hook to the body
and Reese makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hossein throws a right hand that misses
letting Reese counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sadiq Hossein will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reese showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hossein.
Reese misses the shot to the body.
Reese closes the distance and clinches up with Hossein, looking for a takedown. Reese pushes Hossein against the cage but Hossein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hossein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reese fails with a takedown attempt.
Reese stuns Hossein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reese misses the shot to the body.
Reese closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hossein regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Reese.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reese tries to free his leg and advance position but Hossein is retaining full guard.
Reese loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese throwing strikes from guard but Hossein blocks nicely.
Reese throws an elbow that misses. Hossein uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reese's guard. Nice move by Hossein!
Reese looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reese is looking for a triangle but Hossein pushes his legs off easily.
Reese is looking for a triangle but Hossein pushes his legs off easily.
Reese keeping moving, preventing Hossein from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reese trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hossein stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Reese is just out of range.
Reese is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hossein.
Reese takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hossein misses with a straight left.
Reese tries to clinch but Hossein is having none of it.
A jab from Hossein misses.
Hossein connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Hossein stuffs the takedown attempt from Reese. Reese gets slowly back to his feet.
Sadiq Hossein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Reese.
Reese shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hossein checks a low kick from Reese.
Reese tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hossein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hossein cracks Reese with a good jab.
Reese defending well as Hossein loads up on a big left hand.
Hossein avoids the body shot from Reese.
Hossein with a hook.
Sadiq Hossein is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Reese.
Reese throws a body kick that misses.
Hossein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reese tries a head kick but it misses.
Hossein lands a nice hook to Reese's body. Reese takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hossein scores with a body shot.
Reese misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hossein misses with an uppercut. Reese saw that one coming.
Hossein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hossein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reese is breathing heavily.
Hossein misses with an uppercut.
Hossein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reese throws a body kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hossein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reese shoots in and drives through. Hossein sprawls well.
Hossein throws a shot from downtown. Reese moves away and avoids it.
Hossein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reese. Reese circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Reese shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Reese was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hossein manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sadiq Hossein will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hossein throws the left hand but Reese avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Hossein misses its intended target.
Reese dodges the punch combination from Hossein.
Reese tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hossein was well out of range. Poor timing from Reese.
Reese tries a head kick but it misses.
Hossein lands a right hook to the body.
Hossein throws a hook but Reese blocks it.
Hossein throws a lazy right hand but Reese sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hossein avoids the body shot from Reese.
Reese takes the fight into the clinch.
Reese struggles to land a body shot inside as Hossein controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hossein is pressed up against the cage. Reese has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hossein down to the mat. Hossein avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reese avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Hossein.
Hossein connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hossein looks to land a left hand but Reese moved out of range nicely.
Hossein displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reese.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hossein manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Hossein.
That kick from Reese tenderised Hossein's leg. Hossein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hossein takes a swing at Reese's ribcage but misses.
Reese will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hossein jabs at Reese's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hossein.
A lazy left from Hossein finds it's target.
Reese swings for the body but Hossein moves out of range.
Reese misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reese.
Sadiq Hossein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Reese.
Hossein misses with an uppercut. Reese saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Hossein coming out on top.
An inside leg kick lands from Reese.
Reese drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reese must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reese takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reese throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hossein lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Reese!
Kyle Reese has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hossein controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle Reese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sadiq Hossein wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hossein cracks Reese with an open hand slap.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hossein blocks the body kick.
Hossein swings widly with a right hand
and Reese counters with a thumping low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sadiq Hossein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hossein, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sadiq Hossein!
Sadiq Hossein very nearly forgot to thank Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Osiris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Fatts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osiris comes into the arena with Deicide - Angels of Hell blaring out of the sound system. Fatts has chosen Hit Em Up by Tupac as his entrance music. Eric Osiris could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jay Fatts's chin.
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200 lbs
13 - 7 - 1 |
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190 lbs
27 - 21 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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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
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Eric Osiris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Fatts!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osiris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Osiris stuffs the takedown.
Osiris throws a lazy right hand but Fatts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Osiris leaves Fatts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Osiris scores with a jab.
Fatts with a jab.
Fatts throws a jab when Osiris was well out of range.
A low kick from Osiris is predictable there
and Fatts counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Fatts tries to free his leg and advance position but Osiris is retaining full guard.
Osiris controls Fatts momentarily but Fatts frees himself.
Fatts looking to pass the guard.
Fatts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Osiris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Osiris is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osiris stands and throws Fatts's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fatts tries to improve position but can't.
Osiris tries to score with some ground and pound. Fatts controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Osiris tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Osiris landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Osiris sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fatts is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fatts tries to buck Osiris off but Osiris is having none of it.
Osiris misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Osiris working the strikes but Fatts uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatts works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fatts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Osiris is one step ahead there.
Osiris postures up in Fatts's guard and throws a big left but Fatts blocks it.
Fatts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osiris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fatts trying to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fatts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Osiris.
Osiris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Osiris trying to control but Fatts is working from the bottom.
Fatts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fatts manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatts landing shots from mount.
Fatts avoids the attempt from Osiris to control.
Fatts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Osiris is looking to escape.
Fatts avoids the attempt from Osiris to control.
Osiris taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatts sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fatts misses with a head shot.
Osiris is working to get back to half guard.
Fatts is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fatts is landing with some decent strikes but Osiris is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fatts cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fatts breaks from Osiris's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Osiris is rocked!
Osiris tries to lock up and control but Fatts gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oh Osiris is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fatts cracks Osiris with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Fatts!
An out of breath Jay Fatts thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Mallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mallon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is im not afraid. King is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lou Reed - Perfect Day. John Mallon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Levi King's chin.
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300 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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309 lbs
23 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Mallon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Levi King!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King misses with a low kick as Mallon jumps back.
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mallon's sensitive parts.
King shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mallon eats them both and turns towards King to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like John Mallon has been cut.
Mallon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mallon.
Levi King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mallon throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a body kick that stops Mallon in his tracks momentarily.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big left from Mallon misses.
Mallon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mallon.
A low kick from King is predictable there
enabling Mallon to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from King.
Mallon moves out of range of the body kick from King.
A slow jab from Mallon misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallon throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
King throws a leg kick but Mallon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mallon is really struggling to find his range with his punches. King's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King tries to land a front kick but Mallon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mallon thows a left - swing and a miss!
King misses with a wild body shot.
Mallon blocks the body kick.
Mallon just misses with a punch to the body.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from King is predictable there
and Mallon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mallon misses with a series of wild punches.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King scores with a spinning back kick!
Mallon looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King wants to slow Mallon down by chopping away at his legs.
King tried to score with a low kick but Mallon checks it.
Nice straight punches there by King. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of King.
Mallon throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King tries to score with a low kick but Mallon moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a wild combination.
John Mallon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King misses with a kick to the body.
King looks for the body kick but Mallon saw that one coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from King. Mallon shrugs it off though.
King scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
King punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mallon wants to try and get back to his feet.
King is landing with some decent strikes but Mallon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King lands with some strikes.
John Mallon's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mallon tries to buck King off but he can't manage it.
King has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mallon's face.
Jeez, John Mallon's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Mallon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Levi King!
In his post fight interview, Levi King started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dilbert Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chavez's entrance music is When Worlds Colide. A fine choice. Andre is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Memories- Guetta. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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28
153 lbs
21 - 9 - 0 |
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28
152 lbs
26 - 13 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dilbert Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Andre!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Andre as Chavez shoots in.
Andre staying out of range there.
Chavez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andre avoids it really well and circles away.
Andre lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Dilbert Chavez has been cut.
Andre moves out of range of the strikes.
Andre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andre thows a body shot but no joy.
Andre throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chavez counters with a single leg into guard. Andre didn't expect that.
Chavez prevents Andre from getting back to his feet.
Andre working for a triangle but Chavez defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez throwing strikes from guard but Andre blocks nicely.
Andre has momentary wrist control but Chavez slips an elbow through the middle.
Andre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Andre working a defensive guard here.
Andre keeping moving, preventing Chavez from controlling successfully.
Andre wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andre trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alex Andre.
Andre misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chavez. Andre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chavez blocks a leg kick.
Andre lands a high kick!
Chavez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andre circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilbert Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Andre!
Andre throws out a leg kick but Chavez moves out of range and Andre only half commits.
Andre just misses with a punch to the body.
Andre misses with a straight left.
Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andre throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Chavez.
Chavez blocks a head kick by Andre.
Chavez shoots in for a double leg but Andre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andre throws a front kick aimed at Chavez's knee but Chavez avoids it well.
Chavez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chavez.
Chavez missing with a left hand there. Andre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andre lands a high kick to the side of Chavez's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Andre dives into guard, looking to finish.
Chavez is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andre pushing down on Chavez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Andre trying to control the action but Chavez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andre is thwarting Chavez's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is looking to improve his position.
Andre perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andre wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alex Andre.
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Andre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dilbert Chavez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chavez takes one to the chin there.
Chavez takes one on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Andre as Chavez shoots in.
No luck for Chavez with that takedown attempt.
Nice body kick there by Andre.
Andre is looking to clinch.
Andre looks to throw the jab but Chavez is out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chavez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilbert Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andre throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
Andre misses with a low kick.
Andre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andre gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez keeps control of Andre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andre struggles to land a body shot inside as Chavez controls his hands.
Andre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chavez misses with the head strike.
Andre misses with a punch to the body.
Andre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andre cracks Chavez with a nice body shot.
Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Andre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chavez's elbow.
Andre tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chavez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chavez prevents a body shot from Andre.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Andre obliges.
Andre landing knees to the head.
Chavez misses with a body punch.
Andre misses with a knee strike.
Chavez blocking some punches.
Chavez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andre misses with a knee strike.
Andre tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Andre controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavez.
Chavez has Andre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andre blocks a body shot from Chavez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andre presses Chavez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Andre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chavez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Andre after a bit of a struggle.
Andre lands a nice elbow.
Nice body punch from Andre - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Andre.
Dilbert Chavez's cut is getting worse.
Andre struggles to land a body shot inside as Chavez controls his hands.
Andre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chavez goes for a takedown attempt but Andre pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Andre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Andre coming out on top.
Oh Chavez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andre throws a lazy uppercut
and Chavez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Andre's guard.
Andre kicks Chavez off and gets to his feet.
Chavez seems to have got his legs back now.
Andre thuds his shin into the meat of Chavez's side.
Andre blocks a jab.
Andre tries to bum rush Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A good leg kick by Andre.
Andre throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andre takes one on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andre scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Andre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dilbert Chavez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Andre lands with a big left! Chavez is wobbled badly! Andre comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Chavez to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alex Andre!
A very excited looking Alex Andre 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Stan Van Gundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braylon Beswicke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beswicke has chosen Kick in the teeth as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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25
186 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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28
198 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Van Gundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braylon Beswicke!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Beswicke misses the target.
Van Gundy scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Gundy throws a jab when Beswicke was well out of range.
Van Gundy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beswicke connects with a right hand. Van Gundy shakes it off.
Beswicke steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Gundy. That one must have hurt.
Van Gundy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Beswicke defending well as Van Gundy loads up on a big left hand.
Beswicke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Gundy misses with a looping right.
Beswicke looks to land a right hand but Van Gundy moved out of range.
Beswicke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Van Gundy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Beswicke feints a jab promting Van Gundy to slip. Beswicke then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Van Gundy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Beswicke drops his hands momentarily and Van Gundy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beswicke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beswicke takes one on the button.
Beswicke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice cross by Van Gundy.
Nice defenses there by Van Gundy.
Van Gundy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Gundy connects with a leg kick. Beswicke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Beswicke scores with a jab to the body.
Van Gundy checks a low kick from Beswicke.
An inside leg kick from Beswicke misses.
Van Gundy cracks Beswicke with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Gundy throws a sloppy head kick and Beswicke moves out of range easily.
Beswicke throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut there from Van Gundy.
Van Gundy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beswicke. Beswicke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beswicke checks a low kick from Van Gundy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke throws out a powerful jab.
A leg kick checked by Van Gundy.
Van Gundy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Van Gundy blocks a jab.
Van Gundy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beswicke.
Nice jab there from Van Gundy.
Beswicke moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Gundy.
Beswicke ducks right into an uppercut from Van Gundy.
Van Gundy lands a leg kick that knocks Beswicke off balance momentarily.
Van Gundy ducks under a wild hook from Beswicke.
Van Gundy connects with a leg kick. Beswicke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Gundy scores with a push kick.
Van Gundy wants to slow Beswicke down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Gundy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beswicke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Gundy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beswicke throws a front kick aimed at Van Gundy's knee but Van Gundy avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy throws a head kick that misses.
Beswicke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Gundy misses with an uppercut.
Beswicke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beswicke throws a wild body kick that Van Gundy sees coming a mile off.
Beswicke takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Gundy tries to clinch up but Beswicke circles away and keeps his distance.
Beswicke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Gundy.
Beswicke lands with a nice combination. Van Gundy backs away looking to recover.
Van Gundy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Gundy lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Gundy lunges at Beswicke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beswicke's hand.
Van Gundy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Gundy misses with a head kick.
Beswicke avoids the body shot from Van Gundy.
Beswicke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke scores with a leg kick.
Beswicke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Van Gundy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beswicke.
Van Gundy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beswicke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Gundy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Beswicke cracks Van Gundy with an open hand slap.
Van Gundy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Gundy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Gundy missing with a left hand there. Beswicke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Gundy tries to land a leg kick but Beswicke saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Gundy throws a hook but Beswicke avoids it easily.
A big right from Van Gundy misses.
Van Gundy wants to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Beswicke misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Van Gundy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Van Gundy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stan Van Gundy is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Beswicke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Gundy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A leg kick checked by Van Gundy.
Beswicke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Beswicke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Gundy moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Gundy misses with an elbow strike.
Van Gundy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beswicke avoids it.
Van Gundy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Van Gundy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Beswicke is stalling here.
Beswicke avoids the elbow strike from Van Gundy, against the cage.
Beswicke pushes Van Gundy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beswicke lands a right hand.
Van Gundy cracks Beswicke with a nice body shot.
Beswicke avoids the elbow strike from Van Gundy, against the cage.
Beswicke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Gundy throws a head kick that misses.
Van Gundy throws a sloppy head kick and Beswicke moves out of range easily.
Beswicke takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Van Gundy throws out a leg kick but Beswicke moves out of range and Van Gundy only half commits.
Beswicke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Gundy.
Beswicke tried to score with a low kick but Van Gundy checks it.
Beswicke jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Beswicke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Gundy moves away.
A left lands for Van Gundy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beswicke throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Gundy is just out of range.
Van Gundy throws a looping overhand right but Beswicke ducks down to avoid it.
Beswicke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Gundy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Gundy connects with a single shot there.
A big right from Van Gundy misses.
Beswicke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Gundy's head backwards.
Beswicke 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.
Beswicke throws a leg kick that misses.
Beswicke looks to land a left hand but Van Gundy moved out of range nicely.
Beswicke checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Beswicke.
Beswicke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Gundy throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Beswicke finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Van Gundy throws a combination. Beswicke tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Beswicke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Van Gundy.
Beswicke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Gundy at a distance.
Van Gundy moves away from the strike by Beswicke.
Beswicke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Gundy throws a shot to the body.
Beswicke throws a front kick aimed at Van Gundy's knee but Van Gundy avoids it well.
Beswicke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Gundy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beswicke.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Van Gundy throws a hook but Beswicke blocks it.
Van Gundy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke throws a hook but Van Gundy blocks it.
Van Gundy throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Gundy throws a body punch but Beswicke moves out of range.
Van Gundy throws a push kick but Beswicke slaps the foot to one side.
Beswicke scores with a jab.
Beswicke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Beswicke looks to throw the jab but Van Gundy is out of range.
Beswicke throws a looping overhand right but Van Gundy ducks down to avoid it.
Beswicke throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Van Gundy connects with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Van Gundy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beswicke takes a swing at Van Gundy's ribcage but misses.
Beswicke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Gundy moves away.
Van Gundy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Beswicke counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stan Van Gundy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Beswicke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Gundy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Beswicke.
Beswicke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Gundy is out of range and Beswicke settles back down.
Beswicke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Gundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Beswicke.
A swing and a miss from Van Gundy.
Van Gundy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beswicke's sensitive parts.
Beswicke checks a leg kick.
Beswicke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Van Gundy as he checks the leg kick.
Van Gundy lands the left hand.
Van Gundy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A good leg kick by Van Gundy.
Beswicke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Gundy throws a lazy head kick
and Van Gundy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beswicke throws a hook but Van Gundy blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beswicke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Gundy is out of range and Beswicke settles back down.
Van Gundy punishes Beswicke's body with a nice straight punch.
Beswicke cracks the inside of Van Gundy's front leg.
Van Gundy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beswicke.
Van Gundy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Gundy tries to clinch but Beswicke is having none of it.
Van Gundy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Gundy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Gundy lands the left hand.
Van Gundy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Van Gundy misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Gundy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke lands a leg kick that knocks Van Gundy off balance momentarily.
Van Gundy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Beswicke!
Beswicke tries a low kick but Van Gundy avoids it.
Braylon Beswicke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Gundy checks a low kick from Beswicke.
Van Gundy misses with a looping left.
Beswicke just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gundy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Gundy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beswicke.
Beswicke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Gundy. Van Gundy obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Gundy moves away from the strike by Beswicke.
Van Gundy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beswicke tries to land a front kick but Van Gundy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Gundy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy scores with a jab to the head.
Beswicke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Gundy tries a low kick but Beswicke avoids it.
Beswicke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beswicke.
Beswicke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beswicke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Gundy misses with a hook. Beswicke ducked under it nicely.
Beswicke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Gundy lands a jab to the head.
Beswicke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stan Van Gundy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Gundy clobbers Beswicke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beswicke misses with a low kick.
Van Gundy throws a head kick but Beswicke moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Gundy checks a leg kick.
Van Gundy connects with an inside leg kick.
Beswicke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Gundy.
Van Gundy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Van Gundy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beswicke tried to score with a low kick but Van Gundy checks it.
Beswicke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beswicke looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Gundy is just out of range.
Van Gundy wants to clinch up but Beswicke keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Gundy throws a front kick that sends Beswicke stumbling back into the cage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Gundy.
Beswicke tries a head kick but it misses.
Beswicke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stan Van Gundy.
Well Van Gundy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barry McLean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mullen has chosen Country Boy Can Survive as his entrance music. Barry McLean has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Barry McLean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chris Mullen!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by McLean there.
Mullen moves away from the strike by McLean.
McLean misses with a right hand
and Mullen counters with a left to the body.
Mullen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mullen lands with a thumping leg kick.
McLean tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mullen checks a leg kick.
Mullen delivers a nice body kick.
Mullen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McLean did well to prevent Mullen getting side control.
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!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mullen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McLean is refusing to be controlled, as Mullen sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mullen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McLean makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McLean.
Mullen stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! McLean throws up his legs and catches Mullen in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Mullen tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by McLean! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Barry McLean!
A very excited looking Barry McLean 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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