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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Filipe Acosta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acosta kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Saw Theme. Vegas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ace Of Spades by Motorhead kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Filipe Acosta!
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, Johnny Vegas!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegas tries to clinch but Acosta moves out of range.
Vegas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Acosta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vegas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Acosta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vegas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Acosta.
Acosta trying to control the position from guard on top but Vegas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Acosta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Acosta throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vegas has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Acosta has passed into side control.
Vegas is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acosta in side control, throwing shots but Vegas defends.
Acosta wants to control but Vegas is keeping him busy.
Vegas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Acosta lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vegas down.
Sloppy strikes there by Acosta.
Acosta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Acosta cracks Vegas with a big elbow.
Vegas wants to control but Acosta postures up.
Vegas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Acosta cracks Vegas with a big right hand but Vegas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Acosta grinds an elbow into Vegas's temple.
Acosta working the ground and pound.
Acosta is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Acosta lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vegas down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Acosta working the body and head with strikes.
Acosta just content to control the position.
Acosta landing strikes.
Vegas is rocked!
Acosta scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Vegas is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Acosta can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Filipe Acosta!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remarcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. CNN-Yall dont wanna fuck with us kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Slade!
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, Remarcus Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Slade.
Slade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slade has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Slade manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Slade tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones jumps guard and drags Slade to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slade gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slade shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Slade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Slade lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Slade closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Slade seems unphased.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slade is defended easily by Jones.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slade doesn't seem phased though.
Slade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Slade drives through with a takedown into Jones's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jones pushes Slade off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slade is breathing heavily.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Slade tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Slade wants to stall.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Slade clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Slade is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slade dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Slade's head and hops out.
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remarcus Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slade circles away.
Ricky Slade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slade goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Slade thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slade looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones stands and steps away. Slade gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Slade tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slade with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slade.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Slade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Slade wants to stand back up but Jones manages to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones decides to stand back up.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jones is pushing down on Slade's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slade is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones working Slade over with strikes.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones works his way into full mount!
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Remarcus Jones!
In his post fight interview, Remarcus Jones 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Baeddan MacAuliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Barraza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacAuliffe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Notorious by Duran Duran. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baeddan MacAuliffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alberto Barraza!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barraza moves into range and clinches up with MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barraza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barraza manages to break the clinch.
Barraza misses with the combination.
No luck for MacAuliffe with that takedown attempt.
Barraza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacAuliffe throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Barraza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barraza 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barraza just misses with a punch to the body.
MacAuliffe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barraza sprawls and moves away.
Barraza swinging wildly here.
MacAuliffe throws a big counter combination but Barraza scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barraza blocks a low kick nicely.
MacAuliffe falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Barraza to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAuliffe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barraza to score with a decent uppercut.
MacAuliffe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barraza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacAuliffe darts in trying to clinch
and Barraza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacAuliffe lands a head kick. Barraza smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barraza's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barraza duly obliges.
Barraza gets caught napping as MacAuliffe dives in and scores a takedown. Barraza manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacAuliffe trying to control but Barraza is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barraza wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and MacAuliffe manages to pass to side control.
MacAuliffe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacAuliffe prevents Barraza from standing back up.
MacAuliffe wants to control but Barraza is keeping him busy.
Barraza tries to kick MacAuliffe off but MacAuliffe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barraza keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Barraza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barraza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barraza closes the distance and clinches.
Barraza works on MacAuliffe's body with a couple of short punches.
Barraza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacAuliffe shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baeddan MacAuliffe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barraza lands a jab-cross combination.
MacAuliffe misses with a takedown
and Barraza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacAuliffe misses the shot to the body.
MacAuliffe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Barraza. No joy for MacAuliffe on that attempt.
Barraza has closed the distance and engaged MacAuliffe in a clinch.
Barraza stalls.
Barraza is trying to push MacAuliffe away but MacAuliffe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
MacAuliffe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacAuliffe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barraza as he avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Barraza scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacAuliffe takes one to the side of the head.
MacAuliffe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barraza counters with a three punch combo that has MacAuliffe backing up. MacAuliffe nods at Barraza to acknowledge the strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacAuliffe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
MacAuliffe tries to work over Barraza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Barraza 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.
Barraza clinches up with MacAuliffe and pushes him back against the cage.
MacAuliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Barraza controls the action.
Barraza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacAuliffe backwards.
Barraza prevents the takedown attempt.
Barraza tries to circle away but MacAuliffe has him pinned against the cage.
MacAuliffe manages to break the clinch.
MacAuliffe throws a lazy head kick
and Barraza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
MacAuliffe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barraza dodges the punch combination from MacAuliffe.
Barraza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Baeddan MacAuliffe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAuliffe misses with a few strikes there.
MacAuliffe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacAuliffe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barraza counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barraza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barraza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MacAuliffe misses with an elbow over the top.
MacAuliffe is working for takedown but Barraza is calmly controlling the position for now.
MacAuliffe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barraza to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baeddan MacAuliffe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacAuliffe keeps control of Barraza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barraza avoiding damage.
MacAuliffe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barraza is defending well.
Barraza pushes MacAuliffe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barraza breaks the clinch.
Alberto Barraza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacAuliffe tries to bum rush Barraza with a series of wild strikes but Barraza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacAuliffe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barraza cracks MacAuliffe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barraza clinches up against the cage.
Barraza lands a body shot.
Barraza lands a right hand.
Barraza pushes MacAuliffe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacAuliffe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barraza will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning MacAuliffe up against the cage.
Barraza'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.
Barraza lands an uppercut.
MacAuliffe fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barraza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barraza stops a takedown attempt from MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barraza pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barraza.
Barraza lands a jab to MacAuliffe's midsection.
Barraza scores with a decent looking hook.
MacAuliffe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Barraza.
Nice straight punches there by Barraza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barraza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barraza works MacAuliffe's body with a nice hook.
Barraza shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. MacAuliffe eats them both and turns towards Barraza to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
MacAuliffe is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barraza scores with a three punch combo!
Oh MacAuliffe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barraza is working the combinations to good effect here.
MacAuliffe gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! MacAuliffe tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Barraza is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and MacAuliffe buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves MacAuliffe!! MacAuliffe is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Barraza throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alberto Barraza!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevaughn Aldridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamar Jonhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldridge comes to the cage accompanied by Smooth Criminal By Michael Jackson. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevaughn Aldridge!
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, Lamar Jonhson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonhson shoots in for a double leg but Aldridge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jonhson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aldridge at a distance.
Jonhson has Aldridge up against the cage in a clinch.
Jonhson tries a knee to the head but Aldridge blocks it.
Aldridge missing with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Aldridge.
Jonhson has Aldridge pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aldridge manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jonhson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jonhson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Aldridge 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonhson working for a triangle but Aldridge defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldridge trying to control but Jonhson is working from the bottom.
Jonhson has his foot on Aldridge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aldridge works his way back into a safe position though.
Jonhson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aldridge controls the pace.
Aldridge stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jonhson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldridge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aldridge clinches up with Jonhson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jonhson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jonhson is trying to pull guard but Aldridge has him pressed against the cage.
Kevaughn Aldridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamar Jonhson.
Aldridge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jonhson avoids it.
Aldridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aldridge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jonhson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aldridge with a body shot.
Jonhson wants to clinch up but Aldridge keeps it at a distance.
Aldridge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aldridge keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Aldridge.
Aldridge scores with a hook to the body. Jonhson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A right-left combo lands from Jonhson.
Jonhson looks winded!
Aldridge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jonhson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aldridge.
Aldridge throws a head kick that Jonhson semi-blocks.
Aldridge has closed the distance and engaged Jonhson in a clinch.
Aldridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Jonhson scores with a four punch combination!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Aldridge.
Jonhson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aldridge can pounce on him.
Jonhson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aldridge attempts a counter takedown but Jonhson avoids it well and moves away.
Jonhson tries to clinch there but Aldridge circles away.
Aldridge lands a nice looking body kick.
Jonhson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldridge moves into range and clinches up with Jonhson.
Aldridge utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Aldridge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldridge lands with a nice combination. Jonhson backs away looking to recover.
Aldridge goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jonhson doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldridge circles away.
Aldridge closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aldridge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jonhson, pushing him back against the cage.
Aldridge lands an elbow inside that Jonhson shrugs off.
A knee to the head by Aldridge.
Knees in the clinch landing for Aldridge.
Knees in the clinch landing for Aldridge.
Aldridge lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aldridge lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Aldridge.
Aldridge crunches a lovely knee into Jonhson's ribcage.
Aldridge lands an elbow that stopped Jonhson in his tracks for a moment.
Aldridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevaughn Aldridge dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Aldridge instigates a clinch.
Aldridge breaks from the clinch.
Jonhson tries to clinch up but Aldridge circles away and keeps his distance.
Aldridge takes the fight into the clinch.
Aldridge will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jonhson up against the cage.
Jonhson can't get the takedown.
Jonhson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jonhson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aldridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Jonhson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jonhson pushes Aldridge up against the cage in a clinch.
Aldridge lands an elbow just above Jonhson 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldridge pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jonhson is working for takedown but Aldridge is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jonhson is breathing heavily.
Aldridge connects with a knee to the head.
Jonhson tries to break the clinch but Aldridge is controlling the position.
Aldridge using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aldridge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aldridge moves into the clinch.
Jonhson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aldridge obliges.
Aldridge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aldridge breaks the clinch.
Crunch! Aldridge slams his shin into Jonhson's torso.
Aldridge throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kevaughn Aldridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldridge connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldridge connects with a high kick.
Aldridge clinches with his opponent.
Aldridge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jonhson's elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Aldridge.
Aldridge manages to break the clinch.
Aldridge has Jonhson up against the cage in a clinch.
Aldridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kevaughn Aldridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldridge lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Aldridge lands a left and a right that send Jonhson crashing to the mat, dazed. Aldridge thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jonhson is rocked!
Aldridge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jonhson can do to turn this around?
Aldridge lands a big head kick that sends Jonhson to the canvas! Aldridge follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevaughn Aldridge!
Kevaughn Aldridge decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Jace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
260 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Jace!
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, John Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jace throws the left hand but Marshall avoids the punch easily.
Marshall let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marshall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jace attempts a counter takedown but Marshall avoids it well and moves away.
Jace swings for the body but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jace pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marshall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jace defends it well.
Jace misses with a low kick.
Marshall feints the counter takedown.
Jace definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jace misses with a hook
so Marshall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall landing with the ground and pound.
Marshall stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Jace throws up his legs and catches Marshall in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Marshall tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Jace! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Victor Jace!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ron Waker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osvaldo Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Waker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Osvaldo Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waker misses with a shot to the body
and Gomez counters with a thumping low kick.
Waker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Waker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Waker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Waker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gomez. Gomez obviously looking to wear him down.
Waker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ron Waker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gomez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gomez 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.
Waker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gomez as he avoids it easily.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Waker does no damage.
Gomez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice body kick there by Gomez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waker throws a right hand that Gomez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomez also avoids with ease.
Gomez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Waker feints a jab promting Gomez to slip. Waker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gomez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gomez drops his hands momentarily and Waker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gomez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Waker is breathing heavily.
A solid body kick from Gomez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waker ducks right into an uppercut from Gomez.
Gomez's corner calls for a 1-2. Gomez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gomez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Gomez.
Gomez throws a front kick that sends Waker stumbling back into the cage.
Gomez has managed to clinch.
Gomez scores with a knee to the head.
Gomez scores with a knee to the head.
Gomez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Waker is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Waker blocks it with crossed arms.
Oh Waker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gomez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gomez effectively controlling the action here.
Gomez misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Gomez.
Gomez tries to land a knee to the head but Waker blocks with his arms.
Gomez misses with a knee to the head.
Gomez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gomez misses with a knee to the head.
Gomez looking to throw knees to the head but Waker is blocking nicely.
Gomez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Waker blocks it with crossed arms.
Gomez looking to throw knees to the head but Waker is blocking nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gomez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Waker seems to have got his legs back now.
Waker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gomez is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gomez manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Waker misses the target.
Waker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gomez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Waker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gomez. Gomez obviously looking to wear him down.
Waker lands with a good body shot.
Gomez wants to land a leg kick but Waker is out of range.
Waker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gomez counters with a nice body kick.
Gomez lands a brutal head kick. Waker looks out on his feet and Gomez throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Osvaldo Gomez!
A very excited looking Osvaldo Gomez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Farinola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atanase Teodor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teodor has chosen Oy to Ne Vecher as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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162 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Farinola!
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, Atanase Teodor!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farinola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Teodor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Farinola shoots for a takedown but Teodor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Farinola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Teodor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Farinola somewhat.
Farinola is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Farinola closes this distance looking for a takedown but Teodor circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Farinola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teodor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Good work by Teodor as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farinola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Farinola fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Farinola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teodor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Teodor's coach down at Darkness (B613) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Teodor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Teodor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick from Teodor lands but Farinola takes it in his stride.
Farinola is rocked!
Farinola dives in and grabs Teodor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Teodor pushes down on Farinola's head and hops out.
Oh Farinola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Teodor scoring well with a low kick there.
Farinola seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters circle, before Teodor throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Farinola's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Teodor lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Atanase Teodor!
In defeat, Frank Farinola stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like to thank my fight club and my fans for the support and look forward to coming back even better.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malik Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Malik Turner has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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23
213 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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25
204 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malik Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mohammed Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Bruce Lee moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Turner blocks the leg kick.
Bruce Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turner misses with a hook. Bruce Lee ducked under it nicely.
Bruce Lee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Malik Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Bruce Lee.
Turner lands with a right hand.
Bruce Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bruce Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Bruce Lee slips a straight right by Turner.
Turner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bruce Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. Turner tries to sprawl out of it but Bruce Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bruce Lee sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Bruce Lee closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Turner quickly recovers to half guard.
Turner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Turner tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruce Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bruce Lee stops Turner from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce Lee is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Turner reverses the position - he's now on top in Bruce Lee's guard.
Turner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bruce Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bruce Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Bruce Lee, not yet.
Bruce Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turner has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bruce Lee to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Turner is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bruce Lee pulls down on the head and he's put Turner to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mohammed Bruce Lee!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Baldwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Baldwin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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181 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Leonard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Baldwin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baldwin instigates a clinch.
Baldwin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baldwin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leonard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baldwin's efforts to push away.
Leonard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baldwin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leonard pulls Baldwin into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonard working a defensive guard here.
Leonard has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Baldwin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Leonard.
Baldwin trying to control the position but Leonard is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonard is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldwin trying to control the position but Leonard is working away.
Leonard sneaks back into half guard.
Leonard is staying active underneath Baldwin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Baldwin is thwarting Leonard's attempts to control the position.
Leonard looking for submissions off his back.
Baldwin wants to control but Leonard is keeping him busy.
Baldwin throwing shots but Leonard is blocking nicely.
Baldwin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Abobomination Training $700 13 LEGIT elite coaches. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Leonard tries to get to full guard but Baldwin has control of the leg.
Leonard is refusing to be controlled, as Baldwin sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leonard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Leonard has his foot on Baldwin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baldwin works his way back into a safe position though.
Leonard keeping moving, preventing Baldwin from controlling successfully.
Baldwin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Leonard keeping full guard, as Baldwin tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baldwin slaps away a takedown attempt from Leonard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baldwin doesn't manage to clinch there - Leonard circles away.
Leonard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baldwin avoids it really well and circles away.
Leonard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Baldwin throws a head kick that misses.
Leonard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Baldwin wants to clinch
and Leonard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leonard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baldwin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leonard somewhat.
Baldwin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Leonard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leonard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A slapping body kick lands there for Baldwin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baldwin swivels and escapes.
Leonard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leonard is breathing heavily.
Baldwin throws a right hand that Leonard ducks under and follows up with a left that Leonard also avoids with ease.
Baldwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonard fails to land the takedown.
Leonard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baldwin's waist but Baldwin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leonard off to one side.
Baldwin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leonard defends it well.
Baldwin moves out of range as Leonard throws a body kick.
Baldwin feints the counter takedown.
Baldwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baldwin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baldwin drives through and clinches with Leonard against the cage.
Baldwin is pressed up against the cage. Leonard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baldwin down to the mat. Baldwin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Baldwin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Baldwin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baldwin wants it to stay on the feet.
Leonard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baldwin throws a sloppy head kick and Leonard moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baldwin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An inside leg kick lands from Baldwin.
Baldwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonard keeps the fight on the outside.
Baldwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Baldwin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jeff Baldwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baldwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldwin is looking to land body kicks.
Leonard looks for a takedown but Baldwin sprawls well.
Baldwin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baldwin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leonard shoots for a takedown but Baldwin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Leonard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonard swats away the attempt to clinch by Baldwin.
Leonard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ray Leonard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baldwin lands a jab to Leonard's midsection.
Leonard gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baldwin trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin wants to get back to full guard.
Baldwin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leonard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Leonard decides to return to a standing position.
Baldwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baldwin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Leonard.
It looks like Jeff Baldwin has been cut.
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!
Baldwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Baldwin.
Baldwin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Ray Leonard has been cut.
Leonard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leonard swinging wildly here.
Leonard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leonard has a takedown stuffed.
Baldwin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Leonard counters with a series of strikes. Baldwin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Leonard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin tries to clinch but Leonard moves out of range.
Leonard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A good leg kick by Baldwin.
A combination from Baldwin does no damage.
Leonard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Baldwin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baldwin looks to land a combination but Leonard avoids it well.
Baldwin digs a good hook to Leonard's body.
Baldwin slips a jab and a cross from Leonard.
Baldwin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Baldwin connects with a crisp jab.
Baldwin throws a body kick that misses
and Leonard counters with a series of strikes. Baldwin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Leonard swats away the attempt to clinch by Baldwin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeff Baldwin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Baldwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baldwin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leonard.
Baldwin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leonard circles away quickly and effectively.
Leonard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Leonard moves out of range as Baldwin throws a body kick.
Leonard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Baldwin sprawls well initially but Leonard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Leonard prevents Baldwin from standing back up.
Leonard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leonard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldwin is defending against the submission attempts here by Leonard.
Leonard escapes and gets back to his feet.
Baldwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baldwin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Baldwin is wriggling around but Leonard manages to pass to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Baldwin as he works his way to full guard.
Baldwin wants to stand and escape but Leonard is having none of it.
Baldwin is working an open guard so Leonard takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Baldwin lands with a straight right. Leonard didn't see that one coming.
Leonard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard misses with a takedown attempt - Baldwin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Baldwin with the counter takedown but Leonard avoids it easily.
Baldwin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Baldwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baldwin throws a head kick but Leonard moves out of range.
Leonard dives in and grabs Baldwin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baldwin pushes down on Leonard's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Leonard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baldwin connects with a high kick.
Leonard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Baldwin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leonard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baldwin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jeff Baldwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Baldwin checks a leg kick.
Leonard fails with a takedown attempt.
Baldwin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leonard at a distance.
Baldwin drives through and clinches with Leonard against the cage.
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!
Baldwin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baldwin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ray Leonard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baldwin misses with a body punch.
Jeff Baldwin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leonard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baldwin or not.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Baldwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baldwin 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Baldwin!
An intense looking Jeff Baldwin took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I think I am Bruce Lee reincarnated. I do God damn pull ups perpendicular. I wouldn't fight my self. Bring it.'.
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