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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Dela Cruz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anthony Melendez's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juan Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Melendez!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz goes for a double leg but Melendez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Melendez continues to drive forward.
Dela Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Melendez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Melendez feints and as Dela Cruz raises his hands in defense, Melendez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Melendez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Melendez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dela Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melendez content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Melendez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Melendez from controlling successfully.
Melendez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Melendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dela Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Melendez landing with the ground and pound.
Dela Cruz is looking to stand up but Melendez isn't so interested in that idea.
Melendez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two 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.
Dela Cruz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Melendez wants to control but Dela Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Melendez tries to get to full guard but Dela Cruz has control of the leg.
Melendez is staying active underneath Dela Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Melendez gets back to full guard.
Melendez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dela Cruz's guard.
Melendez is working Dela Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Dela Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
Melendez wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Melendez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dela Cruz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Melendez, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Melendez controlling Dela Cruz's posture.
Melendez wants to improve his position but instead Dela Cruz has moved into half guard.
Melendez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Melendez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dela Cruz shoots in but Melendez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dela Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Melendez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dela Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dela Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Melendez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melendez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dela Cruz can't fight it off and eventually Melendez manages to take the fight to the floor. Dela Cruz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Melendez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Melendez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez stops Dela Cruz from standing up.
Melendez stays in close to Dela Cruz's body and controls the position.
Melendez pushes down on Dela Cruz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Melendez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dela Cruz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Melendez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Melendez is working for a kimura but Dela Cruz is defending it quite comfortably.
Dela Cruz is looking to escape.
Melendez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Melendez in particular looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Melendez trying to control from half guard but Dela Cruz is working away.
Melendez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Melendez trying to control from half guard but Dela Cruz is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Melendez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dela Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Melendez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Melendez sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dela Cruz taking some punishment here, with Melendez in his half guard.
Melendez works his way into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melendez wants to control but Dela Cruz is keeping him busy.
Melendez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dela Cruz!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Melendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Melendez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Melendez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dela Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Melendez is looking for a kimura here.
Dela Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melendez wants to work for an arm triangle but Dela Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dela Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez is looking to advance position but Dela Cruz won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melendez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dela Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Melendez's waist but Melendez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dela Cruz off to one side.
Melendez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Melendez stalling.
Dela Cruz is not content to let Melendez control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anthony Melendez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dela Cruz is trying to stand back up but Melendez is controlling him
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Melendez in particular looking to stall.
Dela Cruz is not content to let Melendez control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Melendez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Melendez is putting a hurting on Dela Cruz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Melendez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Melendez tries to move to mount but Dela Cruz blocks the move with his legs.
Melendez is putting a hurting on Dela Cruz here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez scores with punches from side control.
Melendez is working Dela Cruz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Melendez advances to mount.
Melendez landing strikes from the mount and Dela Cruz is in trouble!
Juan Dela Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melendez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Melendez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dela Cruz has worked his arm free - good work by Dela Cruz!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dela Cruz is looking to get back to his feet here but Melendez is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dela Cruz's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Melendez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Melendez 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 25:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Melendez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matel Huchkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Lasota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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140 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matel Huchkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcin Lasota!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lasota tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huchkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Huchkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Lasota.
Huchkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Huchkov.
Huchkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Huchkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Huchkov rushes Lasota and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Huchkov lands with a right to the head.
Huchkov prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Huchkov.
Huchkov lands an elbow inside.
Lasota tries to break free but Huchkov pushes him back against the cage.
Lasota takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huchkov scores with a shot to the side of Lasota's head.
Huchkov is stalling here.
Lasota is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lasota wants a takedown but no success here.
Huchkov lands a nice elbow.
Huchkov keeps control of Lasota as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Huchkov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Huchkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Huchkov stalls.
Lasota is trying to stall.
Lasota is working for takedown but Huchkov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matel Huchkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Lasota.
Huchkov stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lasota is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lasota is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Huchkov is defending well.
Huchkov has Lasota pressed against the cage.
Lasota looking to slow down the pace here.
A bit of stalling here from Huchkov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Huchkov as Lasota tries to tie him up.
Huchkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lasota's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lasota wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lasota tries to stall but Huchkov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Huchkov scores with a hook to the body.
Huchkov scores with a shot to the side of Lasota's head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Huchkov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lasota's brow.
Huchkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Huchkov lands a nice uppercut.
Huchkov has Lasota pushed against the cage.
Lasota misses with a punch to the body.
Huchkov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Huchkov pushes Lasota back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Matel Huchkov.
Huchkov throws a head kick that misses.
Huchkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lasota.
Huchkov throws a chopping leg kick but Lasota manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Huchkov misses with a head kick.
Huchkov scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lasota thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Lasota misses its intended target.
Huchkov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Huchkov looks to throw the jab but Lasota is out of range.
Huchkov scores with a punch to the head.
Huchkov tests Lasota's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Huchkov sizes up Lasota with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matel Huchkov 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.
Lasota gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A shot to the liver by Huchkov. Beautiful body shot.
Lasota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huchkov moves away.
Huchkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Huchkov lands a jab to Lasota's midsection.
Lasota walks into a jab.
Huchkov scores with a decent looking hook.
Lasota tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Huchkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lasota is rocked!
Huchkov jabs at Lasota's body.
Lasota is still on wobbly legs! Can Huchkov finish him?
Huchkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lasota can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lasota goes for a double leg but Huchkov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Huchkov continues to drive forward.
Lasota seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Huchkov on the inside.
Huchkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Huchkov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Huchkov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Huchkov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huchkov scores with a hook to the body.
Huchkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Huchkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lasota's elbow.
Huchkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Huchkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Huchkov.
Huchkov creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lasota's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lasota drops to his knees and Huchkov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matel Huchkov!
Matel Huchkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jerzy Michal Wolodyjowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerzy Michal Wolodyjowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ali Johnson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Wolodyjowski finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Wolodyjowski is controlling the position.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wolodyjowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wolodyjowski scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Wolodyjowski blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Wolodyjowski loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
A jab from Wolodyjowski finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Wolodyjowski lands a jab.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Wolodyjowski fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolodyjowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wolodyjowski lands the left hand.
Johnson has Wolodyjowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Wolodyjowski keeps him there for the moment.
Wolodyjowski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wolodyjowski lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Wolodyjowski scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wolodyjowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wolodyjowski.
Wolodyjowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolodyjowski throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolodyjowski finish him?
Wolodyjowski throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson slips under a jab from Wolodyjowski.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Wolodyjowski.
Wolodyjowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wolodyjowski tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolodyjowski misses with the head strike.
Wolodyjowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolodyjowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolodyjowski.
Wolodyjowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolodyjowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolodyjowski throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson is trying to push Wolodyjowski away but Wolodyjowski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wolodyjowski working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolodyjowski.
Wolodyjowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wolodyjowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolodyjowski misses with some punches.
Wolodyjowski is stalling here.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Wolodyjowski throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wolodyjowski has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson is trying to push Wolodyjowski away but Wolodyjowski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Wolodyjowski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wolodyjowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolodyjowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolodyjowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolodyjowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Wolodyjowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolodyjowski lands a left hand.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wolodyjowski misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Wolodyjowski.
Wolodyjowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Wolodyjowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Jerzy Michal Wolodyjowski has been cut.
Johnson wants to break free but Wolodyjowski has control.
Wolodyjowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson avoiding damage.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Wolodyjowski is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolodyjowski keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wolodyjowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wolodyjowski.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolodyjowski.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Wolodyjowski thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson clinches.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Wolodyjowski is controlling the position.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wolodyjowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wolodyjowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerzy Michal Wolodyjowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerzy Michal Wolodyjowski'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.
Johnson lands a head kick. Wolodyjowski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. Wolodyjowski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wolodyjowski counters by clinching up.
Wolodyjowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wolodyjowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Wolodyjowski working aggressively here.
Wolodyjowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wolodyjowski working aggressively here.
Wolodyjowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jerzy Michal Wolodyjowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wolodyjowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolodyjowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolodyjowski lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolodyjowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Wolodyjowski unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Johnson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Wolodyjowski is unloading with more strikes now! Johnson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerzy Michal Wolodyjowski!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wojtek Dur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wojtek Dur!
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, Junior Harris!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Dur.
Some wild striking there from Harris.
Dur throws out a leg kick but Harris moves out of range and Dur only half commits.
Dur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dur chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harris moves into the clinch successfully.
Dur throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dur is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harris is defending well for now.
Dur is fighting off a takedown attempt but Harris is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dur to the mat. Dur regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harris pushes down on Dur's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Harris looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dur is staying active underneath Harris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dur wants to control but Harris is keeping busy.
Harris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dur. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harris is controlling the pace.
Dur controlling the position well.
Dur moves into full guard.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Dur is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harris seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dur working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dur is trying to keep Harris in close.
Harris gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Harris throws a head kick but Dur moves out of range.
Harris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dur. Dur obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An inside leg kick from Dur misses.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harris showed some decent athleticism there.
Harris controlling the action here.
Harris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dur is just riding it out for now. Harris eventually gives up the hold.
My spies in HARRY'S inform me that Harris has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dur wants to get back to full guard.
Harris trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harris is working away from the top position though.
Dur is not content to let Harris control the position.
Harris is controlling the pace.
Harris is trying to control the action in half guard but Dur is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dur wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Harris dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dur delivers a nice body kick.
Dur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Dur.
Harris forces Dur back against the cage and clinches.
Dur with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harris displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dur up against the cage.
Harris pulls Dur into guard.
Dur won't allow Harris to get back to his feet.
Dur drops back looking for a leg! Harris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harris manages to kick Dur off! Dur jumps back into Harris's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dur drops back, looking for a kneebar! Harris looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Harris looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Harris!
Harris has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harris takes the fight into the clinch.
Dur throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Harris breaks the clinch.
Dur throws out a leg kick but Harris moves out of range and Dur only half commits.
Dur looks to land a body kick but Harris moved away.
Dur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dur tries a low kick but Harris avoids it.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Harris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harris trying to control but Dur is working from the bottom.
Dur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harris drops back looking for a leg! Dur is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dur manages to kick Harris off! Harris jumps back into Dur's guard.
Dur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harris is aware though and is defending well.
Harris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dur looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harris passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dur is not content to let Harris control the position.
Harris passes to full mount!
Harris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Harris looking to control but Dur is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dur tries to hold on but Harris postures up.
Harris looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris looking to control but Dur is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harris controlling the position easily from mount.
Harris looking to control but Dur is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harris throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Harris dominating with strikes here.
Harris controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dur turns into him and now he's in Harris's guard.
Dur is fighting to break Harris's control of his arms but Harris is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Harris misses with the combination.
Harris takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wojtek Dur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harris defending well as Dur loads up on a big left hand.
Harris moves in looking to clinch but Dur pushes him off.
Harris scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Harris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dur keeps working.
Harris tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris keeps trying to improve his position.
Dur can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dur to his feet.
Dur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harris shoots in and gets a takedown into Dur's guard.
Dur is trying to control the position but Harris postures up.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Dur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dur can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harris controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris postures up.
Harris postures up in Dur's guard and throws a big left but Dur blocks it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harris rushes Dur and presses him up against the cage.
Dur tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harris avoids it.
Harris has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dur clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Harris has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Harris struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dur is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dur trying to control but not successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris controlling well, preventing Dur from escaping the position.
Junior Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harris not allowing Dur to control his hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dur is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Harris is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dur knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dur for a finish.
Harris looking for the choke from the back.
Harris biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dur looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Harris is hanging on to Dur's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dur has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Harris.
What can Dur do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dur fending off the submission attempt from Harris.
Junior Harris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dur tries to roll but Harris sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dur is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Harris gets his way!
Wojtek Dur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harris 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Harris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scaler Torgal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scaler Torgal has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Angelo Costa's chin.
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255 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angelo Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scaler Torgal!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torgal walks into a left hand.
It looks like Scaler Torgal has been cut.
Torgal scores with a hook.
Torgal takes one on the button.
Torgal connects with a right hand. Costa shakes it off.
It looks like Angelo Costa has been cut.
Costa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torgal.
Torgal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Torgal stuns Costa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Torgal lands a big right hand that sends Costa crashing to the mat! Torgal stays standing though and waves Costa back to his feet!
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!
Torgal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torgal pounces like a tiger and cracks Costa with a vicious hook! Costa is down but not out! Torgal follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Scaler Torgal!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony KIeras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anselmo Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony KIeras and Anselmo Harris. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony KIeras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anselmo Harris!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KIeras circles away from the clinch attempt
and KIeras counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by KIeras.
KIeras preventing the sweep.
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. KIeras defends it easily.
Harris trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KIeras wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is adopting a defensive guard.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
KIeras stopping the sweep attempt from Harris.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harris is on top in guard.
KIeras is trying to keep Harris in close.
That's two 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.
KIeras has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.
Harris advances to half guard.
Harris is nestled in close to KIeras, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harris tries to pass the half guard into mount. KIeras knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harris is thwarting KIeras's attempts to control the position.
Harris is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! KIeras is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anselmo Harris!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bok Choy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Garetto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Choy comes to the cage accompanied by Bling Bling by Cash Money Millionaires. Garetto has chosen El Garrote as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bok Choy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny Garetto!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garetto closes the distance and clinches.
Choy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Choy manages to break the clinch.
Choy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garetto. Garetto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garetto tries to clinch but Choy moves out of range.
Choy throws a head kick that half lands.
Garetto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Choy.
Choy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Choy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garetto's coach down at pro training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Garetto's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Choy cracks Garetto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Garetto is rocked!
Garetto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Choy can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Choy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Garetto is still on wobbly legs! Can Choy finish him?
Choy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Choy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garetto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Choy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garetto seems to have recovered his senses.
Choy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garetto.
A chopping leg kick lands by Choy.
Garetto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Choy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garetto is looking to clinch.
Choy keeps the fight on the outside.
Choy swats away the attempt to clinch by Garetto.
Choy pushes Garetto away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garetto tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Choy counter with a right hand.
Garetto tries to clinch but Choy moves out of range.
Choy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Choy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Choy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garetto doesn't seem bothered though.
Garetto moves in looking to clinch but Choy pushes him off.
Garetto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Choy can pounce on him.
Garetto wants to clinch
and Choy counters with a head kick. That will keep Garetto thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A nice leg kick lands there from Choy.
Garetto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Choy counters with a thumping low kick.
Garetto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Choy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garetto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lenny Garetto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garetto tries to clinch
and Choy counters with a one-two to the body.
Choy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Choy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Choy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Garetto closes the distance but Choy moves to the side
and Choy counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choy rushes Garetto with punches - Garetto moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Garetto goes down! Choy follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bok Choy!
As Bok Choy got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Your pain and suffering is of no consequence to me. You made the mistake of crossing my path, so I have crossed out your future. Now get your raggedy punk ass out my cage bitch!'.
The defeated Lenny Garetto had this to say: 'Estás muerto.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kai Clooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krystian Cierpka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kai Clooney has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kai Clooney!
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, Krystian Cierpka!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cierpka checks a leg kick nicely.
Cierpka's coach down at Tetras Bowl was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cierpka's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cierpka shoots for a double leg takedown but Clooney sprawls well. He's pushed Cierpka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cierpka shoots in for a takedown but Clooney shows good takedown defense.
Cierpka shoots in for a takedown but Clooney shows good takedown defense.
Kai Clooney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystian Cierpka.
Cierpka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cierpka fails with the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clooney.
Good exchange - Clooney coming out on top.
Cierpka with a poor takedown
and Clooney counters with a straight right hand.
Clooney works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cierpka is rocked!
Cierpka fails with the takedown
and Clooney counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Cierpka has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kai Clooney!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Cummings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Klaczek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elijah Cummings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzysztof Klaczek!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klaczek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cummings.
Klaczek with a hook.
Cummings closes the distance and pushes Klaczek back into the cage.
Klaczek blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Cummings.
Cummings misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klaczek misses with a punch on the inside.
Cummings swings wildly with an uppercut but Klaczek uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cummings.
Klaczek lands with a right to the head.
Cummings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cummings working aggressively here.
Cummings tries to throw a body punch but Klaczek avoids it by throwing Cummings back against the cage.
Klaczek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cummings misses with a punch on the inside.
Cummings blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klaczek takes a shot to the head.
Klaczek has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cummings seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Klaczek can turn it around.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummings has a couple of punches blocked by Klaczek.
Klaczek has a couple of punches blocked by Cummings.
Klaczek throws a punch but it's blocked by Cummings.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klaczek.
Klaczek stalling in the clinch but Cummings improves position.
Klaczek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cummings misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cummings is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Klaczek stalling in the clinch but Cummings improves position.
Cummings tries a body shot but Klaczek blocks it.
Cummings tries to throw a body punch but Klaczek avoids it by throwing Cummings back against the cage.
Cummings misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klaczek misses with the head strike.
Klaczek prevents a body shot from Cummings.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cummings.
A right hand to the body from Cummings.
A head punch on the inside from Klaczek fails to land.
Klaczek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Cummings.
Klaczek has a couple of punches blocked by Cummings.
Cummings misses with some punches.
Cummings lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klaczek backwards.
Klaczek tries to stall but Cummings uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cummings tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klaczek's elbow.
Cummings works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klaczek prevents a body shot from Cummings.
A shot in the inside from Klaczek.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cummings digs a right hand into Klaczek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Klaczek's gas tank.
Cummings scores with a hook to the body.
Cummings doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klaczek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cummings tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klaczek working aggressively here.
Klaczek misses with the head strike.
Cummings makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Klaczek blocks a body shot from Cummings.
Klaczek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cummings struggles to land a body shot inside as Klaczek controls his hands.
Klaczek letting Cummings take a breather here.
Klaczek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cummings working aggressively here.
Klaczek throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cummings.
Klaczek swings wildly with an uppercut but Cummings uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cummings.
Cummings lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klaczek backwards.
Klaczek pushes Cummings back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klaczek tries to stall but Cummings uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cummings pressing his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klaczek.
It looks like Elijah Cummings has been cut.
Cummings has Klaczek pushed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cummings can't find room to land a body shot as Klaczek controls the action.
Klaczek has a couple of punches blocked by Cummings.
Come on Cummings - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Klaczek misses with a body 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 Elijah Cummings will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elijah Cummings'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.
Klaczek throws out a loose jab but Cummings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cummings looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cummings.
Klaczek listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Klaczek scores with a one two! Cummings had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cummings pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cummings uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klaczek.
Decent striking displayed by Klaczek there.
Klaczek looks to score with a jab to the body but Cummings is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Klaczek.
Cummings gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cummings lands a nice uppercut.
Klaczek has a couple of punches blocked by Cummings.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cummings lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummings lands with a light punch inside.
Cummings blocking some punches.
Klaczek misses with a punch on the inside.
Cummings misses with a punch to the body.
Cummings can't find room to land a body shot as Klaczek controls the action.
Klaczek blocks a body shot from Cummings.
Klaczek blocks a body shot from Cummings.
Cummings misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cummings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cummings goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cummings tries to throw a body punch but Klaczek avoids it by throwing Cummings back against the cage.
Cummings tries to work over Klaczek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klaczek blocks an uppercut.
Cummings throws a head punch that misses.
Klaczek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klaczek looking to slow down the pace here.
Cummings misses with a body punch.
Cummings blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cummings lands a body punch in the clinch.
Klaczek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cummings is leaning against Klaczek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cummings misses with the head strike.
Klaczek prevents a body shot from Cummings.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cummings misses with a punch to the body.
Cummings lands with a light punch inside.
Cummings is leaning against Klaczek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cummings has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Klaczek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klaczek prevents a body shot from Cummings.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klaczek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cummings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Klaczek.
Cummings lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klaczek backwards.
Cummings misses with the head strike.
Cummings is stalling here.
Cummings tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klaczek's elbow.
Klaczek stalling in the clinch but Cummings improves position.
Cummings goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klaczek prevents a body shot from Cummings.
Cummings lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cummings tries to work over Klaczek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Cummings.
A short left from Cummings.
Cummings working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cummings misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cummings has a couple of punches blocked by Klaczek.
Cummings controlling the action here for a moment.
Klaczek misses with some punches.
Cummings lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Cummings.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klaczek.
Cummings tries a body shot but Klaczek blocks it.
Klaczek lands a nice uppercut.
Klaczek trying to control the position but instead, Cummings has worked for underhooks and has pushed Klaczek into the cage.
Klaczek prevents a body shot from Cummings.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Cummings dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Elijah Cummings'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!
Klaczek misses the body punch
and Cummings counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Klaczek swings wildly with an uppercut but Cummings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klaczek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cummings tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cummings is looking to control Klaczek's arms but Klaczek gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cummings has his back to the cage.
Elijah Cummings has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cummings pushes Klaczek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klaczek blocking some punches.
Cummings has Klaczek pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klaczek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cummings swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Klaczek is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klaczek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cummings blocks an uppercut.
Klaczek has a couple of punches blocked by Cummings.
Cummings throws a head punch that misses.
Cummings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klaczek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cummings lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Klaczek.
Cummings throws a head punch that misses.
Cummings tries to work over Klaczek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cummings working aggressively here.
Cummings goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klaczek misses with the head strike.
Cummings goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cummings misses with a punch to the body.
Elijah Cummings is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Klaczek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cummings lands with a light punch inside.
Cummings blocks an uppercut.
Cummings slowing the pace effectively.
Cummings blocks an uppercut.
Cummings misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cummings.
Cummings misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klaczek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Klaczek prevents a body shot from Cummings.
Klaczek prevents a body shot from Cummings.
Cummings stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Klaczek fails to land.
Klaczek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klaczek is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Klaczek misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klaczek throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Klaczek fails to land.
Klaczek misses with the head strike.
Cummings misses with a body punch.
Cummings's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Elijah Cummings.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cummings, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Cummings!
In his post fight interview, Elijah Cummings started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Brody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Money Papers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight 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 Las Vegas, Patrick Brody!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Money Papers!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brody is looking to slow Papers down with leg kicks.
Papers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brody looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brody thows a huge punch but Papers dodges it nicely.
Papers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brody in particular looking to stall.
Brody is trying to control. Papers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brody wants to work for an arm triangle but Papers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brody in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Papers tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Brody!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patrick Brody!
Patrick Brody is the new light heavyweight champion!
Patrick Brody decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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