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SPNY 121: Abe - Fuqua PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Marcus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dutch McQueen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
KO power |
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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
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaxon Marcus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dutch McQueen!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcus misses with a takedown
letting McQueen counter with a right hand.
Marcus looks for a takedown but McQueen sprawls well.
Marcus clinches up with McQueen and pushes him back against the cage.
Marcus manages to break the clinch.
McQueen gets tackled into the cage by Marcus. Marcus maintains the clinch.
Marcus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McQueen just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcus manages to break the clinch.
Marcus lands with a shot to the body.
McQueen avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marcus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McQueen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marcus. McQueen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marcus throws a nice looking combination but McQueen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marcus lunges at McQueen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McQueen's hand.
McQueen avoids the head kick by Marcus.
McQueen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McQueen wants it to stay on the feet.
Marcus is looking to clinch but McQueen is avoiding it.
Marcus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marcus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marcus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McQueen tries to avoid it but Marcus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McQueen to the ground. McQueen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marcus is breathing heavily.
Marcus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Marcus. Those never looked like landing.
Marcus tries to clinch but McQueen is having none of it.
Marcus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marcus has closed the distance and engaged McQueen in a clinch.
McQueen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McQueen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marcus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marcus jumps guard but McQueen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Marcus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQueen wants to break free but Marcus has control.
Marcus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaxon Marcus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcus shoots in and drives through. McQueen sprawls well.
Marcus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Marcus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marcus throws out a loose jab but McQueen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcus misses with a body kick.
McQueen swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcus.
Marcus misses with a combination
letting McQueen counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcus tries to clinch but McQueen moves out of range.
McQueen swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcus.
Marcus fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcus takes a swing at McQueen's ribcage but misses.
Marcus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dutch McQueen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marcus misses with a wild body shot.
Marcus misses with a head kick.
Marcus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Marcus 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.
McQueen moves away from the strike by Marcus.
Marcus fails with the takedown.
Marcus throws a leg kick that misses.
Marcus is looking to clinch.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McQueen as he jumps to the side.
Marcus misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marcus lands a head kick!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Marcus here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Marcus misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus misses with a takedown attempt - McQueen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcus tries to clinch there but McQueen circles away.
Marcus looks to land a combination but McQueen avoids it well.
Marcus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaxon Marcus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McQueen slaps away a takedown attempt from Marcus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marcus tries to clinch up.
Marcus misses with a right hand
and McQueen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcus wants to clinch up but McQueen keeps it at a distance.
Marcus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marcus throws a right and a left that McQueen avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marcus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marcus wants to clinch up but McQueen keeps it at a distance.
Marcus tries to clinch there but McQueen circles away.
Marcus shoots in but McQueen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McQueen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus throws a head kick but McQueen moves out of range.
Marcus misses with a few strikes there.
Marcus is looking to land body kicks.
Marcus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marcus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McQueen.
Marcus tries to clinch but McQueen moves out of range.
Marcus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marcus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marcus fails with an attempt to clinch.
McQueen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marcus.
Marcus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marcus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck for Marcus with that takedown attempt.
McQueen stuffs the takedown.
Marcus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marcus tries to clinch there but McQueen circles away.
Marcus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marcus misses with a head kick.
Marcus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Marcus dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Marcus throws a left and a right that both miss
and McQueen counters with a straight right hand.
Marcus tries to land a front kick but McQueen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marcus throws a leg kick which misses McQueen's front leg but catches the back leg as McQueen tries to avoid it.
Marcus throws a head kick that misses.
Marcus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McQueen avoids it really well and circles away.
Marcus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McQueen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marcus throws a combination that misses
and McQueen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from McQueen as Marcus shoots in.
Marcus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McQueen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus is looking to clinch.
Marcus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McQueen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marcus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marcus tries to clinch up.
Marcus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marcus tries to clinch up but McQueen circles away and keeps his distance.
Marcus tries to bum rush McQueen with a series of wild strikes but McQueen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marcus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McQueen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McQueen moves out of range as Marcus strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQueen slips a jab and a cross from Marcus.
McQueen blocks a head kick by Marcus.
Marcus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McQueen pinned against the cage. McQueen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dutch McQueen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaxon Marcus is winning the standup battle so far.
Marcus throws a head kick but McQueen moves out of range.
Marcus wants to clinch.
Marcus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus dives in and grabs McQueen's left leg, looking for a takedown. McQueen pushes down on Marcus's head and hops out.
McQueen checks a low kick from Marcus.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McQueen but McQueen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marcus tries a head kick but it misses.
McQueen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marcus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McQueen tries to avoid it but Marcus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McQueen to the ground. McQueen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcus tries to clinch but McQueen is having none of it.
McQueen checks a leg kick nicely.
Marcus tries to clinch up but McQueen circles away and keeps his distance.
McQueen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marcus.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McQueen as he avoids it easily.
Marcus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McQueen defends well and Marcus ends up having to push McQueen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McQueen working hard to break the clinch.
McQueen wants to break free but Marcus has control.
Jaxon Marcus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marcus blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaxon Marcus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marcus 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Marcus!
An out of breath Jaxon Marcus 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ahmad Christopher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon GM (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon GM has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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148 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ahmad Christopher !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon GM!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GM lands a nice hook to Christopher 's body. Christopher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Christopher misses with a left hand
and GM counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
GM's coach down at The Gym : SPACES AVAILABLE was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on GM's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
GM throws a right hand that Christopher ducks under and follows up with a left that Christopher also avoids with ease.
GM looks to land a combination but Christopher avoids it well.
Christopher with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Christopher 's head but he takes it in his stride.
GM punishes Christopher 's body with a nice straight punch.
Christopher throws an off balance right hand
and GM counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Christopher keeps control of GM as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
GM manages to break the clinch.
GM takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christopher looks to land a left hand but GM moved out of range nicely.
GM blocks a jab.
Christopher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
GM misses with a wild combination.
Christopher rushes GM and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GM prevents Christopher from breaking the clinch.
Christopher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
GM escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christopher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from GM.
GM misses with a double jab
and Christopher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christopher throws a nice looking combination but GM bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
GM lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Christopher !
Christopher tries to close the distance and clinch up but GM swats him away and circles back towards the center.
GM misses with a double jab.
Christopher throws a right and a left that GM avoids nicely.
GM just misses with a punch to the body.
Christopher drives through and clinches with GM against the cage.
GM is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christopher wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Christopher can't break the clinch.
Christopher manages to break the clinch.
Christopher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Christopher .
Christopher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christopher scores with a jab to the jaw.
Christopher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
GM lands with a hook. Christopher tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
GM throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christopher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and GM counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
GM lands with a good body shot.
Christopher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christopher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and GM counters with a left and a right that stings Christopher .
Christopher is rocked!
GM measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Christopher ! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Simon GM!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luka Jelavic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Aldean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jelavic comes to the cage accompanied by VocaPeople - Acapella Group. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jason Aldean was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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155 lbs
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152 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luka Jelavic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Aldean!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jelavic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aldean sprawls well initially but Jelavic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aldean trying to control but Jelavic postures up.
Jelavic throwing shots but Aldean is blocking nicely.
Jelavic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aldean is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jelavic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jelavic drops an elbow to the side of Aldean's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldean trying to hold on to Jelavic's head to control him but Jelavic postures up.
Jelavic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aldean with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jelavic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aldean defending well though.
Jelavic working over Aldean with some ground and pound. Aldean looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aldean looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Jelavic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jelavic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jelavic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jelavic lands with a punch from half guard.
Aldean won't allow Jelavic to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Aldean taking some punishment here, with Jelavic in his half guard.
Jelavic working over Aldean with some ground and pound. Aldean looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jelavic working over Aldean with some ground and pound. Aldean looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jelavic lands strikes from half guard.
Aldean is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jelavic connects with a nice short shot to Aldean's temple.
Aldean is still in real trouble! Can Jelavic finish him?
Jelavic lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Aldean quite badly. Aldean pulls Jelavic in close trying to recover. Jelavic postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Aldean on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Aldean doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luka Jelavic!
A victorious Luka Jelavic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thelonious Skunk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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139 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thelonious Skunk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Frank!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank throws a right hand that misses
and Skunk counters with a head kick.
Skunk blocks a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Frank throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Skunk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skunk defending well as Frank loads up on a big left hand.
Skunk drives through and clinches with Frank against the cage.
Frank blocks an uppercut.
Skunk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skunk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frank throws a jab but it's blocked by Skunk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skunk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frank clinches.
Skunk tries a body shot but Frank blocks it.
Skunk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skunk tries to clinch up but Frank circles away and keeps his distance.
Frank throws a lazy right hand but Skunk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Frank as Skunk shoots in.
Skunk misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skunk clinches up with Frank and pushes him back against the cage.
Frank takes an elbow to the temple.
Frank blocks an elbow strike from Skunk.
Skunk can't find room to land a body shot as Frank controls the action.
Frank managing to block the knees to the body from Skunk.
Skunk prevents the takedown attempt.
Skunk is trying to break the clinch but Frank has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Skunk obliges.
Skunk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Skunk.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skunk throws a head punch that misses.
Skunk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skunk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Frank's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skunk misses with a body punch.
Frank has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Skunk is trying to keep an underhook but Frank manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Frank connects with a nice short shot to Skunk's temple.
Frank missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Skunk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skunk tries to get out of the position.
Nice strikes from Frank there.
Frank working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Skunk trying to control but Frank postures up.
Frank missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Frank prevents Skunk from standing back up.
Skunk is looking to control Frank's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skunk avoid being mounted?
Skunk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Frank on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frank takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Frank is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Skunk defends it well.
Frank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Skunk is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Frank in particular looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frank thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skunk's head.
Skunk is staying active underneath Frank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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 Thelonious Skunk will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Skunk tries to clinch but Frank moves away
and Frank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skunk defends it nicely.
Frank throws a left and a right that both miss
and Skunk counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sloppy strikes from Skunk. Those never looked like landing.
Skunk tries to clinch there but Frank circles away.
Skunk tries to clinch but Frank moves out of range.
Skunk has been working on his balance at Predator Training Center (9 Elite Coaches), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Frank.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Frank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank keeps the fight on the outside.
Frank throws the kick towards the body but Skunk avoids it.
Frank changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Skunk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Skunk tries to improve position but can't.
Skunk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Frank prevents Skunk from standing back up.
Skunk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Frank trying to control from half guard but Skunk is working away.
Frank not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skunk tries to get to full guard but Frank has control of the leg.
Frank throwing shots but Skunk is blocking nicely.
Skunk wants to control but Frank is keeping busy.
Frank lands with a punch from half guard.
Frank seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tony Frank has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Skunk has hold of Frank's hands but Frank slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skunk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frank.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frank thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skunk's head.
Frank is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Skunk is not content to let Frank control the position.
Frank throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Skunk to regain full guard.
Frank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skunk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Skunk wants to get back to his feet but Frank is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank throws a big right hand that misses.
Skunk wants to stand and escape but Frank is having none of it.
Frank working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Frank loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Frank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skunk wants to sweep here but Frank controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skunk controls Frank momentarily but Frank frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Frank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Frank clinches with his opponent.
Skunk is looking to control Frank's arms but Frank gets an underhook and turns him. Now Skunk has his back to the cage.
Skunk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Frank blocks it with crossed arms.
Skunk trying to land knees to the body.
Frank has Skunk pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Frank pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Skunk tumbling to the mat - Frank dives into Skunk's guard.
Frank landing some decent shots from guard.
Frank is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Skunk is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Skunk has escaped and now he's on top!
Skunk has gone for a leg lock! Frank slips out almost immediately though and dives into Skunk's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Skunk's head.
Frank postures up and lands a big shot to Skunk's brow.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Skunk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skunk trying to control the position.
Skunk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Frank stands up over Skunk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Frank is in close to Skunk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Frank lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Skunk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank throwing strikes but missing.
Frank connects with a couple of short punches.
Frank throws a strike but Skunk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frank avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Skunk throwing strikes from guard but Frank blocks nicely.
Skunk stops Frank from standing up.
Skunk looking to sit in guard and control but Frank gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank works over Skunk with some ground and pound from guard.
Frank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skunk wants to stand and escape but Frank is having none of it.
Frank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skunk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frank scoring with punches to the head and body.
Frank throws a big elbow that misses.
Skunk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frank.
Frank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skunk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Skunk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank is working Skunk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Skunk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skunk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skunk pulls Frank in close to his closed guard and prevents Frank from doing any damage or advancing position.
Frank is in close to Skunk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Frank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frank lands a couple of digs.
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!
Frank missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skunk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Skunk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frank throws a big elbow that misses.
Frank is working Skunk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Skunk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Frank really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Frank closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skunk circles away.
Skunk looks to clinch
and Frank counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Skunk's guard now.
Frank stopping the sweep attempt from Skunk.
Skunk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frank.
Frank scoring with some ground and pound.
Frank throwing strikes from guard but Skunk blocks nicely.
Frank looking to sit in guard and control but Skunk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skunk prevents Frank from getting back to his feet.
Skunk works over Frank with some ground and pound from guard.
Skunk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Frank is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Skunk is trying to get back to full guard.
Frank landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Skunk wants to control but Frank is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Frank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Frank throwing shots but Skunk is blocking nicely.
Frank thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skunk's head.
Skunk is not content to let Frank control the position.
Frank is working for a kimura here but Skunk manages to reverse the position and he's now in Frank's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skunk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Frank wants to stand and escape but Skunk is having none of it.
Skunk throws a strike but Frank rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Frank is looking to work some ground and pound but Skunk has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to control from the top but Skunk keeps moving.
Frank is looking to work some ground and pound but Skunk has wrist control.
Frank throws a big right hand that misses.
Skunk is trying to keep Frank in close.
Frank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Frank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skunk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frank works over Skunk with some ground and pound from guard.
Skunk is trying to keep Frank in close.
Frank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Frank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Skunk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Frank engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tony Frank is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Frank is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Skunk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Frank trying to control but Skunk is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thelonious Skunk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skunk wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Frank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frank has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 37:39
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 37:39
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 37:39
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Frank!
Tony Frank is the new featherweight champion!
Tony Frank thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Moonra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ford comes to the cage accompanied by Stand up - Ludacris. Jacob Moonra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacob Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Moonra!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Moonra - just one landing.
Jab, jab by Moonra - just one landing.
Moonra misses with a straight right.
Moonra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ford.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moonra moves away.
Moonra checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Moonra drives through and clinches with Ford against the cage.
Ford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moonra tries to clinch up but Ford circles away and keeps his distance.
Ford tries to keep at a distance but Moonra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ford is trying to force a seperation but Moonra has the dominant position.
Ford is trying to stall.
Moonra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ford smiles and moves away.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moonra moves away.
Moonra missing with a left hand there. Ford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford lands with a nice body punch.
Ford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moonra is able to avoid easily.
Ford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moonra.
Moonra looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range.
Moonra staying out of range there.
Ford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moonra is looking to clinch but Ford is avoiding it.
Moonra avoids the body shot from Ford.
Ford misses with a hook.
Moonra tries for a takedown but Ford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ford swats away the attempt to clinch by Moonra.
A big left from Moonra misses.
Moonra has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Moonra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ford thuds a left hand into Moonra's body.
Ford has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sensei Sens`s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moonra is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacob Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Moonra.
Ford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moonra.
Moonra blocks a jab.
Moonra tries to clinch up.
Decent striking displayed by Ford there.
Moonra misses with a hook.
Moonra is looking to clinch but Ford is avoiding it.
Moonra gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ford is trying to stand up here but Moonra is controlling him well.
Ford has one foot on Moonra's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford moves in looking to clinch but Moonra pushes him off.
Ford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moonra throws out the jab.
Ford lands the left hand.
Ford moves away from the strike by Moonra.
Ford connects with a body shot.
Ford misses with the combination.
Crunch! Ford slams his shin into Moonra's torso.
Moonra takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford moves out of range as Moonra strikes.
Ford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moonra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moonra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moonra tries to clinch there but Ford circles away.
Jacob Moonra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford drives through and clinches with Moonra against the cage.
Moonra throws a punch but it's blocked by Ford.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moonra lands with a left to the head.
Ford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moonra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moonra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moonra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ford's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Moonra.
It looks like Jacob Ford has been cut.
Moonra misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ford avoids a wild elbow strike from Moonra.
Moonra missing with knees to the body.
Moonra misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Ford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacob Ford's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Moonra just misses with a punch to the body.
Ford slips under a jab.
Moonra misses with a right hand
letting Ford counter with a right hand.
Moonra might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ford takes a jab right on the kisser.
Moonra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
Ford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moonra punishes Ford's body with a nice straight punch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ford here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Moonra throws a hook but Ford blocks it.
Ford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Ford checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ford thuds a left hand into Moonra's body.
Ford's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ford duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford loads up on a big right hand but Moonra slips the punch.
Ford throws a good cross that connects.
Moonra misses with a straight left.
Moonra takes a swing at Ford's ribcage but misses.
Ford lands a right hook to the body.
Moonra tries to work over Ford's front leg with a kick but Ford checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonra misses with a looping right.
Moonra will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice jab there from Ford.
Nice defenses there by Ford.
Moonra misses with a wild body shot.
Ford swinging wildly here.
Ford is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Moonra shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ford napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Moonra throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ford is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Moonra's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moonra sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ford is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Moonra decides to stand back up. Moonra steps back and let's Ford get back to his feet.
Moonra digs a good body shot into Ford's ribs.
Moonra loads up on a big right hand but Ford slips the punch.
Moonra takes a swing at Ford's ribcage but misses.
Moonra is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moonra throws a nice looking combination but Ford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moonra tries to close the distance and clinch but Ford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ford moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ford scores with the left hand. Moonra knows he should have avoided that one.
Moonra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ford throws out the jab.
Moonra cracks the inside of Ford's front leg.
Moonra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ford.
Ford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moonra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moonra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ford as he jumps to the side.
Moonra ducks under a wild hook from Ford.
Ford lands a glancing blow to the side of Moonra's head.
Moonra wants to clinch up but Ford keeps it at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moonra checks a leg kick.
Moonra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ford.
Some wild striking there from Moonra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moonra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moonra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ford but Ford pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moonra misses with a looping right.
Moonra avoids the head kick by Ford.
Moonra misses with a low kick.
Moonra dodges the punch combination from Ford.
Ford shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jacob Ford is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ford ducks right into an uppercut from Moonra.
Moonra throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Ford to counter with a crisp jab.
Moonra tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ford is able to avoid easily.
Moonra drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacob Moonra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jacob Ford's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Moonra misses with a looping right.
Moonra misses the shot to the body.
Moonra cracks a nice hook into Ford's ribs.
Ford misses with a few strikes there.
Ford scores with a nice strike.
Moonra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ford throws a leg kick but Moonra checks it.
Moonra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ford looks to throw the jab but Moonra is out of range.
Moonra just misses with a punch to the body.
Moonra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moonra tries to clinch but Ford moves out of range.
Ford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moonra gets tackled into the cage by Ford. Ford maintains the clinch.
Moonra misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Ford.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moonra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ford's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonra misses with the head strike.
Ford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ford blocks an elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ford - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Moonra tries a body shot but Ford blocks it.
Moonra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moonra prevents Ford from breaking the clinch.
Ford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moonra backwards.
Moonra lands a nice shot to the body.
Moonra lands with a short shot to the head.
Ford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moonra successfully pulls guard.
Moonra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moonra trying to control the position here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jacob Ford has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Moonra misses with a hook.
A big left from Moonra misses.
Ford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jacob Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moonra scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moonra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ford.
The fighters circling - Ford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ford fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford tests Moonra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moonra misses with a takedown attempt - Ford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moonra throws a looping overhand right but Ford ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Ford there.
Ford throws a series of punches but Moonra avoids them all with ease.
Moonra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moonra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ford throws a hook but Moonra avoids it easily.
Moonra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ford scores with a body shot.
Ford cracks a nice hook into Moonra's ribs.
Ford dips to his left and cracks Moonra 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!
Moonra tries to bum rush Ford with a series of wild strikes but Ford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ford loads up on a big right hand but Moonra slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Moonra misses.
Moonra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
Ford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ford connects with a right hand. Moonra shakes it off.
Some wild striking there from Ford.
Moonra misses the shot to the body.
Ford is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Moonra fails to land the takedown.
Ford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ford gets caught flat footed, as Moonra shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moonra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ford wriggles free and stands up.
Moonra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moonra tries to clinch up but Ford circles away and keeps his distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Ford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ford 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Ford!
A very excited looking Jacob Ford 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krayzor Windfather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Pilgrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Windfather comes into the arena with All The Above blaring out of the sound system. Pilgrim is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Billy Pilgrim Has Become Unstuck in Time. This should be fireworks!
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270 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Krayzor Windfather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Billy Pilgrim!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Windfather misses with a takedown attempt - Pilgrim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Windfather lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Windfather misses with a straight right.
Pilgrim misses with a looping left.
Pilgrim slips under a jab from Windfather.
Pilgrim misses with a kick to the body.
Windfather fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Windfather thows a left - swing and a miss!
Windfather misses with a hook. Pilgrim ducked under it nicely.
Windfather jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pilgrim throws a looping overhand right but Windfather ducks down to avoid it.
Pilgrim looks to land a left hand but Windfather moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Windfather shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pilgrim defends it nicely.
Windfather has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krayzor Windfather. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pilgrim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pilgrim tries to clinch but Windfather moves out of range.
Windfather moves out of range as Pilgrim strikes.
Pilgrim misses with a hook.
Windfather throws an overhand right that lands on Pilgrim's shoulder, as Pilgrim tries to avoid the shot.
Windfather thows a left - swing and a miss!
Windfather has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Windfather does no damage.
Pilgrim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Windfather moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Windfather takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pilgrim throws a jab when Windfather was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Windfather.
Windfather drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Windfather stops Pilgrim from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Windfather trying to move into half guard but instead Pilgrim has managed to sweep!
Windfather has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pilgrim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Windfather has his foot on Pilgrim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pilgrim works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Windfather escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pilgrim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Windfather looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Windfather looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Windfather is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim is stalling in the full guard.
Pilgrim tries to stand but Windfather is controlling from the bottom.
Windfather looking to control.
Windfather can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pilgrim controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Billy Pilgrim.
Pilgrim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Windfather tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pilgrim swivels and escapes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pilgrim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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 Krayzor Windfather will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Windfather throws a leg kick that misses.
Windfather lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pilgrim circles away quickly and effectively.
Windfather shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pilgrim keeping full guard, as Windfather tries to pass.
Pilgrim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pilgrim wants to stand but Windfather is controlling the position.
Windfather throws a big elbow that misses.
Windfather throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Windfather postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pilgrim is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Windfather, into his guard.
Windfather wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Windfather controls Pilgrim momentarily but Pilgrim frees himself.
Windfather looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Windfather here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pilgrim wants to get up but he can't break Windfather's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Windfather wants to improve his position but instead Pilgrim has moved into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Windfather actively working from the bottom here.
Windfather is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Windfather wants to get back to full guard but Pilgrim has passed into side control.
Windfather is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pilgrim has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Windfather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Windfather throws a lazy right hand but Pilgrim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Windfather pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Windfather.
Windfather shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pilgrim is trying to stand.
Windfather works his way into full mount!
Pilgrim in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pilgrim is bucking up trying to escape but Windfather cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Windfather landing strikes from the mount and Pilgrim is in trouble!
Pilgrim is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Windfather there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pilgrim is trying to stand up.
Windfather throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Windfather unloads with some shots from mount but Pilgrim bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Windfather connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pilgrim defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Windfather.
Windfather punching from mount but Pilgrim doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krayzor Windfather dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Windfather takes one to the chin there.
Windfather uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pilgrim.
Pilgrim wants to clinch.
Pilgrim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Windfather throws a jab when Pilgrim was well out of range.
Windfather misses with a straight right.
Pilgrim on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Windfather ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pilgrim moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Windfather throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pilgrim.
A combination from Windfather does no damage.
Pilgrim might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Windfather drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Windfather accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krayzor Windfather overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Windfather throws a big right hand that misses.
Pilgrim working a defensive guard here.
Windfather tries to free his leg and advance position but Pilgrim is retaining full guard.
Pilgrim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Windfather throws an elbow that misses. Pilgrim uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Windfather's guard. Nice move by Pilgrim!
Pilgrim would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Billy Pilgrim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Windfather trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Windfather lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pilgrim!
Windfather scoring with strikes but Pilgrim is staying in there.
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!
Windfather raining down hammerfists from mount.
Windfather with the ground and pound from mount.
Pilgrim is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Windfather has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pilgrim's face.
Pilgrim is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Windfather! Pilgrim is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Krayzor Windfather!
A very excited looking Krayzor Windfather 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 Vic Thory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ZaZa Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thory comes to the cage accompanied by It's a fight. Mutombo has chosen Wyclef Jean - 911 as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vic Thory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, ZaZa Mutombo!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutombo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mutombo lands a really nice looking cross but Thory seems unphased.
Thory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thory chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mutombo can pounce on him.
Thory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mutombo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mutombo is out of range and Thory settles back down.
Mutombo connects with a crisp jab.
Thory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mutombo.
Thory on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mutombo. Mutombo obviously looking to wear him down.
Mutombo connects with a single shot there.
Thory feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mutombos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thory thows a body shot but no joy.
Mutombo cracks Thory with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thory misses with a body kick.
Mutombo misses with a looping right.
Mutombo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thory.
Jab by Mutombo.
Mutombo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory swings widly with a right hand
and Mutombo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mutombo.
Thory looks to land a right hand but Mutombo moved out of range.
Mutombo swings widly with a right hand
and Thory counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thory misses the shot to the body.
Mutombo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thory misses with a looping right.
Mutombo throws a solid leg kick but Thory takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mutombo.
Thory blocks a head kick by Mutombo.
Mutombo wants to slow Thory down by chopping away at his legs.
Mutombo tries a head kick but it misses.
Mutombo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thory thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thory moves out of range of the body kick.
Thory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mutombo is looking to score with low kicks.
Mutombo misses with a left hand
and Thory counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo thuds a left hand into Thory's body.
Thory loads up on a big right hand but Mutombo slips the punch.
Mutombo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thory's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutombo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thory moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thory.
Mutombo darts in and clinches Thory up against the cage.
Mutombo lands a left hand.
Mutombo misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Thory's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mutombo lands a hook that snaps the head of Thory backwards.
Mutombo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Vic Thory has been cut.
Thory is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mutombo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thory blocking some punches.
Thory is trying to force a seperation but Mutombo has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thory wants a takedown.
Mutombo prevents Thory from breaking the clinch.
Thory breaks the clinch.
Thory looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutombo is just out of range.
Thory ducks under a wild hook from Mutombo.
Thory ducks under a wild hook from Mutombo.
Mutombo misses with a lunging right hand
and Mutombo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thory slaps away a takedown attempt from Mutombo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thory works the jab nicely.
Thory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mutombo manages to avoid it.
Donk. Mutombo catches Thory right on the button with a cross.
Mutombo looks to land a body kick but Thory moved away.
Thory misses with a straight right.
Thory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thory ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mutombo moves in looking to clinch but Thory pushes him off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thory catches Mutombo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mutombo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thory.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vic Thory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mutombo clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mutombo.
Mutombo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thory blocks it with crossed arms.
Mutombo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mutombo throws an elbow that misses.
Thory breaks the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mutombo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thory walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mutombo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thory doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thory catches Mutombo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but ZaZa Mutombo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vic Thory's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thory feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mutombos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mutombo misses with a kick to the body.
Mutombo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mutombo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thory under the eye.
Mutombo just misses with a punch to the body.
Thory throws out a loose jab but Mutombo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Thory misses the target.
Mutombo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thory circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Thory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot by Mutombo.
Thory just misses with a punch to the body.
Thory throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mutombo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mutombo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thory manages to avoid it.
Thory swinging wildly here.
Thory scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thory in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mutombo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Thory tries to get to full guard but Mutombo has control of the leg.
Thory on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mutombo moves into full mount! Thory won't be happy about that!
Mutombo with shots to the head and body - Thory looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thory is bucking up trying to escape but Mutombo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thory is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Mutombo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Thory because Mutombo loaded up on that one.
Mutombo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Thory avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mutombo.
Mutombo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mutombo trying to control but Thory is having none of it.
Thory is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thory is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mutombo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mutombo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mutombo is landing with some decent strikes but Thory is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mutombo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ZaZa Mutombo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vic Thory's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Thory dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mutombo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thory throws a lazy right hand but Mutombo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thory misses with a takedown attempt - Mutombo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thory moves out of range as Mutombo strikes.
Mutombo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thory.
Thory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mutombo moves away.
Thory shoots in but Mutombo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mutombo blocks a jab.
Mutombo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thory.
Thory attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good standup being displayed there by Thory as he connects with a hook.
Mutombo moves in looking to clinch but Thory pushes him off.
Mutombo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo stuns Thory with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thory jabs Mutombo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mutombo tries to clinch but Thory moves out of range.
Mutombo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thory.
Mutombo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mutombo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thory avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A leg kick checked by Thory.
Mutombo connects with a leg kick. Thory looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thory misses with a hook.
Thory clobbers Mutombo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mutombo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thory circles away quickly and effectively.
Thory is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mutombo fails to land the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutombo misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mutombo moves out of range of the strikes.
Mutombo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mutombo.
Thory avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Mutombo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mutombo cracks Thory with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thory misses with a looping right.
Mutombo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thory.
Thory is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thory throws a body punch but Mutombo moves out of range.
Thory scores with a push kick.
Mutombo connects with an inside leg kick.
Thory takes one on the button.
Mutombo throws a jab when Thory was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mutombo.
Vic Thory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bone on bone clash there as Mutombo blocks the leg kick.
Mutombo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thory under the eye.
Thory does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mutombo moves into the clinch successfully.
Thory blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mutombo.
A knee to the head by Mutombo.
Mutombo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thory or not.
Thory blocking some punches.
Mutombo misses with some punches.
Mutombo prevents Thory from breaking the clinch.
Mutombo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thory working hard to break the clinch.
Mutombo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mutombo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mutombo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo breaks from the clinch.
Mutombo tests Thory's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Thory misses with a series of wild punches.
Thory takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
ZaZa Mutombo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mutombo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mutombo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thory's calf.
Thory scores with a hook to the body. Mutombo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mutombo. Thory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mutombo slips a jab from Thory.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mutombo was well out of range. Poor timing from Thory.
Mutombo feints and then cracks Thory's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thory down.
Thory drops his hands momentarily and Mutombo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mutombo.
And that's the end of the fight!
ZaZa Mutombo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mutombo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaZa Mutombo!
ZaZa Mutombo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felipezoom Insano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiruku Matah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Insano comes into the arena with blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Felipezoom Insano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hiruku Matah!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matah takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Matah has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Insano cracks Matah with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Insano.
Insano throws a looping overhand right but Matah ducks down to avoid it.
Insano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matah momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Insano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Hiruku Matah has been cut.
Matah shoots for a takedown but Insano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matah closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Matah looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Insano can't do much from the bottom here.
Matah tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matah has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Insano throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Insano swings wildly with an uppercut but Matah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Insano looking to throw knees to the head but Matah is blocking nicely.
Matah looking for a takedown.
Insano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Insano.
Insano is leaning against Matah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Insano.
Insano misses with an elbow over the top.
Insano tries to throw a body punch but Matah avoids it by throwing Insano back against the cage.
Matah jumps guard but Insano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Felipezoom Insano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiruku Matah.
Nice body punch from Insano - that landed with a thud.
Matah looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Insano lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Insano.
Insano pushes Matah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Insano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matah blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Insano.
Insano is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Insano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Insano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Insano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matah was well out of range. Poor timing from Insano.
Insano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Insano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matah misses with a low kick.
Matah is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Insano doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Matah crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Matah's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felipezoom Insano!
After the fight, Felipezoom Insano was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anti Satosari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Van Winkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satosari comes to the cage accompanied by Primo Victoria. This should be a great matchup!
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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
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anti Satosari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Van Winkle!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Winkle connects with a crisp jab.
Satosari tries a head kick but it misses.
Satosari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Winkle moves out of range as Satosari strikes.
Satosari tries to clinch up.
Satosari stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Winkle.
Van Winkle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Satosari is fending him off so far but Van Winkle persists. Nope, Satosari circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick lands from Satosari.
Van Winkle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Satosari wants to clinch up but Van Winkle keeps it at a distance.
Satosari tries to clinch up but Van Winkle circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Winkle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anti Satosari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satosari lands a front kick.
We've been told by Satosari's head coaches at Pahuyuth Muay Thai 9 elite and 3 sensation coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Satosari wants to clinch.
Van Winkle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Winkle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Satosari's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Winkle blocks a head kick by Satosari.
Van Winkle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Van Winkle does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Winkle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Satosari throws a head kick that misses
and Van Winkle counters with a leg kick.
Van Winkle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Satosari.
Satosari clinches.
Van Winkle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Satosari's elbow.
Satosari pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Van Winkle blocks an elbow strike from Satosari.
With the fighters up against the cage, Satosari throws an elbow but misses.
Satosari misses with an elbow strike.
Van Winkle blocks the elbow strike.
Satosari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Winkle blocks the elbow strike.
Van Winkle dodges an elbow strike from Satosari.
Van Winkle is trying to break free.
Satosari tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Winkle avoids the damage to the body.
Satosari scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle blocks an elbow strike from Satosari.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Satosari.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Satosari throws an elbow that misses.
Satosari throws an elbow that misses.
Satosari throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Winkle tries to throw a body punch but Satosari avoids it by throwing Van Winkle back against the cage.
Van Winkle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Van Winkle dodges an elbow strike from Satosari.
Satosari lands a shoulder strike.
Van Winkle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Satosari takes one to the side of the head.
Satosari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Winkle moves away.
Satosari motions for Van Winkle to come forward. Satosari throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Satosari takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Satosari is looking to clinch.
Van Winkle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Satosari to the mat! Satosari manages to get full guard.
Van Winkle trying to control but Satosari is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Robert Van Winkle wasn't active enough on the ground.
Satosari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Satosari throws a low kick but Van Winkle moves out of range easily.
Satosari is looking to clinch.
Van Winkle throws the left hand but Satosari avoids the punch easily.
Satosari misses with a leg kick
and Van Winkle counters with a nice leg kick.
Satosari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Winkle scores with a kick to the body.
Satosari is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satosari takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Van Winkle connects with the punch.
Satosari checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Satosari lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van Winkle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Winkle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Satosari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Satosari there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anti Satosari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Satosari takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Winkle misses the shot to the body.
Satosari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Winkle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Satosari. That did some damage!
Van Winkle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Satosari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Satosari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Winkle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Satosari misses with a lunging right hand
letting Van Winkle counter with a right hand.
Van Winkle swats away the attempt to clinch by Satosari.
Van Winkle misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Van Winkle will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Satosari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Winkle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Satosari misses
and Satosari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robert Van Winkle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Satosari blocks a jab.
Satosari throws a head kick but Van Winkle moves out of range.
Satosari shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Winkle slips a jab and a cross from Satosari.
Satosari moves forwards but Van Winkle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Winkle misses with a looping right.
Satosari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Satosari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Satosari lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Robert Van Winkle has been cut.
Van Winkle lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Satosari - just one landing.
Van Winkle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Satosari.
Satosari throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Satosari just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Winkle looks to land a combination but Satosari avoids it well.
Satosari looks to land a left hand but Van Winkle moved out of range nicely.
Van Winkle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Van Winkle does it's job there.
Van Winkle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Winkle thuds his right hand into Satosari's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from Satosari. Those never looked like landing.
Satosari throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Van Winkle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Winkle lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Winkle with a nice cross.
Van Winkle lunges at Satosari with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Satosari's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Satosari throws a head kick that misses.
Van Winkle misses with a body kick.
Van Winkle throws a leg kick which misses Satosari's front leg but catches the back leg as Satosari tries to avoid it.
Satosari throws a shot from downtown. Van Winkle moves away and avoids it.
Satosari moves out of range of the body kick from Van Winkle.
Satosari throws a head kick that misses
and Van Winkle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Satosari lands a head kick!
Satosari wants to clinch
and Van Winkle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Satosari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satosari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Satosari throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Satosari throws a solid leg kick but Van Winkle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Satosari.
Van Winkle lands with a hook. Satosari tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Satosari tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Winkle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Winkle throws out a powerful jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Winkle.
Van Winkle staying out of range there.
Satosari tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Winkle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A good leg kick by Van Winkle.
Van Winkle shoots in and bounces Satosari off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Satosari can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Winkle controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satosari is trying to keep Van Winkle in close.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Van Winkle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Satosari wants to clinch.
Satosari walks into a straight right hand from Van Winkle.
Satosari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Winkle moves out of range as Satosari throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satosari misses with a head kick.
Satosari is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Winkle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Satosari doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Winkle circles away.
Satosari throws a head kick that misses.
Van Winkle feints and then cracks Satosari's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Satosari down.
Van Winkle misses with a body kick.
Satosari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Satosari staying out of range there.
No joy there for Satosari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Winkle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Satosari on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Satosari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Satosari sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Satosari wants to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good exchange - Van Winkle coming out on top.
Van Winkle lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Van Winkle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert Van Winkle's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Van Winkle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Satosari is rocked!
Satosari needs to keep his hands up - Van Winkle had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Satosari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Satosari misses with a head kick.
Van Winkle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Satosari's half guard.
Van Winkle lands strikes from half guard.
Van Winkle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Van Winkle in particular looking to stall.
Satosari seems to have got his legs back now.
Van Winkle wants to take a breather but Satosari is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satosari tries to get to full guard but Van Winkle has control of the leg.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Robert Van Winkle.
Van Winkle feints and then cracks Satosari's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Satosari down.
Van Winkle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Satosari's calf.
Satosari throws a hook to the side of Van Winkle's head but Van Winkle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Satosari is looking to clinch.
Satosari takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Satosari looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Winkle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Satosari.
Satosari throws a head kick that misses.
Satosari misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab from Van Winkle.
Satosari tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Winkle jabs at Satosari's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Satosari's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Satosari keeping full guard, as Van Winkle tries to pass.
Van Winkle slips nicely into half guard.
Van Winkle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Satosari defending well though.
Van Winkle working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Satosari's thigh. Satosari counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Anti Satosari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satosari looking to control but Van Winkle passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Winkle prevents Satosari from improving his position.
Satosari is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Van Winkle is stalling here. Satosari is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Van Winkle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Satosari has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Van Winkle is looking to reverse the position.
Van Winkle struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Winkle tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Van Winkle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Winkle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Van Winkle!
Robert Van Winkle took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $140 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earnest Abe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frenchy Fuqua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abe comes to the cage accompanied by Uncle Sam Goddamn. Fuqua comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Prodigy- Diesal Power kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Earnest Abe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Earnest Abe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frenchy Fuqua!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Abe slips a straight right by Fuqua.
Abe slips a straight right by Fuqua.
Fuqua wants to clinch up but Abe keeps it at a distance.
Abe scores with a body shot.
Abe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fuqua circles away quickly and effectively.
Fuqua throws a low kick but Abe avoids it.
Abe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fuqua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abe moves away.
Fuqua misses with an uppercut.
Abe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuqua manages to avoid it.
Frenchy Fuqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abe misses with a series of wild punches.
Fuqua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuqua wants to land a leg kick but Abe is out of range.
Fuqua darts in and clinches Abe up against the cage.
Abe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fuqua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fuqua there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fuqua with a nice cross.
Fuqua throws a nice inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fuqua has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fuqua lands a jab to Abe's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abe motions for Fuqua to come forward. Abe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fuqua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Earnest Abe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuqua wants to clinch.
Fuqua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fuqua ducks under a wild hook from Abe.
Abe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abe misses with a leg kick
and Fuqua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuqua tries to clinch but Abe is having none of it.
Fuqua closes the distance and clinches.
Fuqua lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Earnest Abe has been cut.
Fuqua lands with a left to the head.
Fuqua lands an uppercut.
Fuqua pushes off an throws an elbow but Abe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Abe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fuqua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Abe.
Fuqua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Abe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fuqua.
Fuqua has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Abe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Abe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Abe fails to land.
Fuqua drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuqua prevents a body shot from Abe.
Fuqua prevents a body shot from Abe.
Fuqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fuqua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fuqua swings wildly with an uppercut but Abe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuqua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Abe can't find room to land a body shot as Fuqua controls the action.
Good body shot from Abe.
Abe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fuqua tries to land a knee to the head but Abe blocks with his arms.
Fuqua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abe scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuqua blocks a body shot from Abe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fuqua backwards.
Fuqua lands a damaging elbow.
Abe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fuqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abe prevents the takedown attempt.
Earnest Abe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frenchy Fuqua.
Abe lands a left hand.
Fuqua being controlled against the cage.
Abe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Fuqua fails to land.
Abe is pressed up against the cage. Fuqua has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abe down to the mat. Abe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fuqua tries to bum rush Abe with a series of wild strikes but Abe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fuqua fails with an attempt to clinch.
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 Earnest Abe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Earnest Abe's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Abe! Fuqua is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earnest Abe!
In his post fight interview, Earnest Abe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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