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EMMA 21: Long vs. Olympus PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yvryl Teebow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Castle has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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186 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Castle!
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, Yvryl Teebow!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle defending well as Teebow loads up on a big left hand.
Teebow slaps away a takedown attempt from Castle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Teebow misses with a straight right.
Teebow lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Teebow as he connects with a hook.
Teebow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Teebow misses with a double jab.
Teebow throws a lazy right hand but Castle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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.
Teebow lands a really nice looking cross but Castle seems unphased.
Castle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teebow throws out the jab.
Castle misses with a takedown attempt - Teebow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Castle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castle shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle ducks right into an uppercut from Teebow.
Castle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Teebow wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teebow is trying to control but can't.
Teebow is staying active underneath Castle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Castle prevents Teebow from standing back up.
Castle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Teebow controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Castle is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teebow tries to hold on but Castle pushes him away.
Castle looking for a guillotine from mount but Teebow is having none of it.
Castle looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Teebow really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teebow wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
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 Frank Castle will probably get the nod.
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.
A big left from Teebow misses.
Castle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teebow throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Teebow finds it's way through Castle's defenses.
Teebow lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle moves out of range of the strikes.
Castle slips a straight right by Teebow.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Castle throws out a loose jab but Teebow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teebow jabs Castle right on the nose. Castle blinks but takes it well.
Teebow throws a looping overhand right but Castle ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Teebow throws a hook but Castle blocks it.
Castle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Castle shoots in and drives through. Teebow sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teebow misses with a straight right.
Teebow throws a hook to the side of Castle's head but Castle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Teebow misses with an uppercut.
Teebow looks to land a left hand but Castle moved out of range nicely.
Teebow lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Castle moves out of range as Teebow strikes.
Teebow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Castle slips under a jab from Teebow.
Horrible takedown by Castle or perhaps it was just good defense by Teebow which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Castle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castle fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yvryl Teebow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Castle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Castle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teebow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teebow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teebow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Teebow looks to throw the jab but Castle is out of range.
Castle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castle closes the distance and clinches up with Teebow, looking for a takedown. Castle pushes Teebow against the cage but Teebow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Castle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Teebow to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Teebow throws a hook but Castle avoids it easily.
Teebow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Teebow wants it to stay on the feet.
Castle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teebow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Teebow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teebow lands the left hand.
Teebow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Castle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Teebow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Castle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Teebow throws a hook but Castle avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teebow throws a nice looking combination but Castle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Teebow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danga de danga de dang - Teebow scores with a four punch combination!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Teebow circles away.
Teebow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yvryl Teebow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Teebow has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yvryl Teebow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Bugz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and muscle speedy (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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185 lbs
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180 lbs
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Bugz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, muscle speedy!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
speedy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bugz. speedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bugz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bugz.
Bugz misses with an uppercut.
Bugz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but speedy circles away quickly and effectively.
speedy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bugz.
Bugz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bugz just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bugz. speedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Bugz.
Bugz thows a body shot but no joy.
Bugz throws a series of strikes that have speedy backpedaling.
It looks like muscle speedy has been cut.
Bugz misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugz misses with a jab, cross combination.
speedy fails with a takedown attempt.
Bugz throws the left hand but speedy avoids the punch easily.
Bugz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from speedy.
A combination from Bugz does no damage.
Bugz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bugz throws a one two combo.
speedy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bugz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but speedy manages to avoid it.
Bugz takes a swing at speedy's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bugz throws the left hand but speedy avoids the punch easily.
speedy moves away from the strike by Bugz.
Bugz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
speedy slips under a jab from Bugz.
Bugz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but speedy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bugz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big right from Bugz misses.
A big left from Bugz misses.
Bugz looks to land a combination but speedy avoids it well.
Bugz throws a looping overhand right but speedy ducks down to avoid it.
speedy fails with the takedown.
James Bugz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of muscle speedy.
speedy shoots in for a takedown but Bugz shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from speedy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bugz scores with a body shot.
Bugz throws a right and a left that speedy avoids nicely.
Bugz misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Bugz misses its intended target.
speedy is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bugz is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for speedy.
A big left from Bugz misses.
Bugz throws a nice looking combination but speedy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bugz throws a shot from downtown. speedy moves away and avoids it.
speedy fails with a takedown attempt.
Bugz lands with a straight right. speedy didn't see that one coming.
That's four 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.
speedy dodges the punch combination from Bugz.
speedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bugz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but speedy moves away.
speedy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
speedy shoots in but no luck this time.
speedy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bugz tries to avoid it but speedy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bugz to the ground. Bugz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bugz misses with a body shot.
Bugz looks to score with a jab to the body but speedy is just out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Bugz.
Bugz looks to throw the jab but speedy is out of range.
speedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bugz.
Bugz throws a right and a left that speedy avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Bugz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on muscle speedy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
speedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
speedy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bugz avoids it really well and circles away.
Bugz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but speedy manages to avoid it.
speedy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bugz pinned against the cage. Bugz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bugz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from speedy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bugz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bugz throws a series of punches but speedy avoids them all with ease.
Bugz just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from speedy is defended easily by Bugz.
James Bugz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of muscle speedy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
speedy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bugz is looking for a sweep.
speedy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no speedy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
speedy is breathing heavily.
speedy is trying to get an arm triangle but Bugz is defending well.
Bugz tries to bench press speedy off him but speedy keeps the position.
speedy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bugz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bugz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bugz tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bugz is trying to get back to half guard.
speedy tries for a kimura but Bugz is defending well.
speedy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no speedy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bugz is trying to control speedy's posture but speedy avoids it.
speedy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no speedy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bugz struggling a bit here.
Bugz gets back to half guard.
Bugz wants to improve his position but speedy is controlling well.
speedy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bugz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for speedy on the ground.
Bugz gets back to full guard.
That's four 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.
speedy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bugz is proving hard to escape from.
Bugz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bugz is really struggling to control speedy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
speedy advances position into side control!
Bugz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bugz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but speedy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
muscle speedy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on muscle speedy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bugz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bugz wants it to stay on the feet.
James Bugz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Bugz does no damage.
speedy moves away from the strike by Bugz.
speedy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bugz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten speedy somewhat.
speedy slips a jab from Bugz.
Bugz misses with a two punch combination.
speedy blocks a jab.
James Bugz is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bugz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bugz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bugz tries to bum rush speedy with a series of wild strikes but speedy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
speedy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bugz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James Bugz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of muscle speedy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugz throws a hook but speedy avoids it easily.
speedy dodges the punch combination from Bugz.
A slow jab from Bugz misses its intended target.
Bugz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
speedy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
speedy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bugz tries to avoid it but speedy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bugz to the ground. Bugz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bugz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bugz wants it to stay on the feet.
Bugz throws a jab when speedy was well out of range.
speedy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bugz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by speedy.
Bugz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but speedy manages to avoid it.
Bugz scores with a crisp jab that stopped speedy in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bugz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but speedy was well out of range. Poor timing from Bugz.
James Bugz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
speedy closes the distance and clinches up with Bugz, looking for a takedown. speedy pushes Bugz against the cage but Bugz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bugz misses with a wild combination.
speedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bugz.
Bugz is looking to wear down speedy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A left and a right from Bugz both land. Nice combination.
speedy avoids the body shot from Bugz.
Bugz missing with a left hand there. speedy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bugz misses with a wild combination.
Bugz throws a lazy right hand but speedy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
speedy slips a jab and a cross from Bugz.
speedy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bugz.
Bugz misses with a two punch combination.
Bugz is really struggling to find his range with his punches. speedy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bugz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
speedy dodges the punch combination from Bugz.
speedy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
speedy fails with the takedown.
speedy moves out of range as Bugz strikes.
speedy defending well as Bugz loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bugz thows a body shot but no joy.
Bugz stuffs the takedown attempt from speedy. speedy gets slowly back to his feet.
speedy shoots for a double leg takedown but Bugz sprawls well. He's pushed speedy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bugz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from speedy.
Nice body punch from Bugz.
speedy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
speedy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bugz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but speedy circles away quickly and effectively.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
speedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bugz throws out the jab.
Bugz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from speedy.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Bugz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bugz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Bugz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Baby Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baby Angel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angel instigates a clinch.
Angel stalls.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Angel.
Angel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Angel.
Angel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Angel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Angel. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Angel closes the distance and clinches.
Angel breaks from the clinch.
Angel misses with an uppercut.
Angel scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Angel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Angel lands a head shot.
Baby Angel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries to clinch
letting Angel counter with a right hand.
Angel throws a quick inside leg kick.
A left lands for Jackson.
Angel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice combination there by Angel.
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!
Angel misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Angel. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Angel swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Angel swinging wildly here.
Angel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Angel has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Angel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Angel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Angel.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Angel scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Angel is controlling him.
Angel leaning against his opponent.
Angel pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Angel blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to work over Angel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Angel.
Angel breaks the clinch.
Angel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Angel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Angel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Angel avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Angel cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anthony Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Angel misses with a double jab.
Jackson swings for the body but Angel moves out of range.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Angel.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Angel saw that one coming.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Angel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice straight punches there by Angel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Angel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angel forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Angel throws an elbow but it misses.
Angel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Angel lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Angel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angel instigates a clinch.
Angel lands a left hand.
Jackson is rocked!
Angel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Angel finish him?
Stalling in the clinch from Angel.
clinched against the cage, Angel lands a big elbow that drops Jackson! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Jackson is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baby Angel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maicon McCunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCunt has chosen Cade Xoxó - kibe Loco as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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154 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maicon McCunt!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCunt throws a leg kick but Taylor sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCunt misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but McCunt pushes him off.
McCunt throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCunt.
Taylor thows a body shot but no joy.
Taylor moves into the clinch.
McCunt is looking to control Taylor's arms but Taylor gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCunt has his back to the cage.
McCunt working Taylor over with knees to the body.
McCunt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Taylor pushes McCunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCunt is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.
McCunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCunt is fighting off a takedown attempt but Taylor is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McCunt to the mat. McCunt regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
McCunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCunt trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McCunt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor working some strikes from top position.
McCunt keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Taylor wants to control from the top but McCunt keeps moving.
McCunt isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Taylor stacks McCunt on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Taylor!
You can see the frustration on McCunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCunt is not content to let Taylor control the position.
McCunt is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Taylor is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McCunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCunt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McCunt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Taylor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Taylor has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCunt looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Taylor has picked McCunt up and slammed him! McCunt can't keep hold of the triangle and Taylor manages to pass to side control!
McCunt looks gassed!
McCunt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Taylor connects with a decent elbow.
McCunt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Taylor's best efforts.
Taylor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Taylor working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Taylor blocks the strikes from McCunt.
McCunt wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Taylor there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Taylor lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor working the head and body with strikes.
Taylor drops an elbow to the side of McCunt's head.
McCunt regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCunt wants to stand but Taylor is controlling the position.
Taylor passes McCunt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCunt is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Taylor there.
Taylor passes to full mount!
McCunt gets back to half guard.
McCunt actively working from the bottom here.
McCunt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taylor working over McCunt with some ground and pound. McCunt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor drops an elbow to the side of McCunt's head.
Taylor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McCunt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Taylor slips a nice elbow through McCunt's hands, connecting with McCunt's forehead.
McCunt tries to get to full guard but Taylor has control of the leg.
Taylor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Taylor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McCunt looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor drops an elbow to the side of McCunt's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor prevents McCunt from improving his position.
Taylor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Taylor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - McCunt circles away.
McCunt looks for the body kick but Taylor saw that one coming.
McCunt throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
McCunt closes the distance but Taylor moves to the side
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCunt won't be happy with that.
McCunt sneaks back into half guard.
McCunt trying to control from the bottom.
McCunt tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.
Taylor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McCunt is looking to control Taylor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCunt avoid being mounted?
Taylor trying to mount his opponent but McCunt defends it.
McCunt wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
Taylor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is trying to control the action in half guard but McCunt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Taylor working over McCunt with some ground and pound. McCunt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Taylor is thwarting McCunt's attempts to control the position.
McCunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCunt is breathing heavily.
Taylor is trying to control the action in half guard but McCunt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCunt is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor drops an elbow to the side of McCunt's head.
Taylor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Taylor is thwarting McCunt's attempts to control the position.
Taylor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McCunt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCunt punching from the bottom.
Taylor is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McCunt!
McCunt gets back to half guard.
Taylor working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McCunt tries to get to full guard but Taylor has control of the leg.
Taylor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Taylor uses his free foot to push down on McCunt's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McCunt.
Taylor landing shots from mount.
McCunt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Taylor connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Taylor dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCunt is trying to escape the mount.
BOOM! Taylor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Taylor lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McCunt is bucking up trying to escape but Taylor cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Taylor lands a heavy elbow.
McCunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCunt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McCunt is trying desperately to improve position.
Taylor working McCunt over with strikes here.
Jorge Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taylor looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McCunt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McCunt taking shots to the head.
Taylor prevents McCunt from getting the reversal.
Taylor with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCunt can't escape the position.
Taylor looking to finish McCunt with some ground and pound. This is bad for McCunt!
McCunt slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McCunt has hold of Taylor's hands but Taylor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Taylor stalling.
Taylor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McCunt actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Taylor lands a nice short elbow.
Taylor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Taylor connects with a nice short shot to McCunt's temple.
McCunt moves into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taylor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Taylor dominated that second round.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Taylor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCunt moves into the clinch.
McCunt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taylor is defending well for now.
McCunt takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Taylor.
A shot in the inside from Taylor.
McCunt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Taylor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taylor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taylor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Taylor.
Taylor misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taylor.
Taylor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCunt thuds his shin into the meat of Taylor's side.
McCunt throws the kick towards the body but Taylor avoids it.
McCunt throws a head kick that misses.
Jorge Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor misses with a looping left.
A head kick by McCunt misses
so Taylor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McCunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taylor is aware though and is defending well.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but McCunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McCunt wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
Taylor scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCunt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Taylor passes into side control.
McCunt tries to control but Taylor manages to take his back.
Taylor scores with strikes from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Taylor.
McCunt rolls, trying to escape but Taylor keeps control of the position.
McCunt covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
McCunt trying to control the hands but Taylor breaks the grip.
Taylor lands shots from the back.
You can see the frustration on McCunt's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Taylor punishes McCunt with strikes from the back mount.
Maicon McCunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jorge Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at McCunt as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Taylor!
Taylor keeps control of the position easily here as McCunt tries to buck him off.
Taylor is trying to stick to McCunt's back but McCunt is turning into Taylor. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Taylor's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McCunt.
McCunt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Taylor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Taylor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Taylor!
McCunt tries to escape but Taylor is in control.
McCunt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taylor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Taylor in side control, just content to control the action for now.
McCunt is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCunt trying to remain calm as Taylor controls from the top position.
Taylor working the ground and pound from side control.
Taylor is working McCunt over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCunt gets back to half guard.
Taylor works his way into full mount!
McCunt throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Taylor punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor with good strikes from the mount here!
McCunt flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Taylor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McCunt throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taylor, 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 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Taylor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Voltron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Struve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voltron comes to the cage accompanied by Get to the Choppa. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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230 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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243 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnus Voltron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stefan Struve!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Voltron. Struve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Struve looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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.
Voltron blocking the ground and pound attempt from Struve.
Voltron looks like he's trying to stand up.
Voltron might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Struve wants to take a breather but Voltron is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Struve connects with a nice short shot to Voltron's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Struve not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Voltron kicks Struve off and gets back to his feet.
Struve fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Voltron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Voltron throws a jab but it's blocked by Struve.
Voltron stuffs the takedown attempt from Struve. Struve gets slowly back to his feet.
Struve fails with the takedown.
Magnus Voltron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Struve.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struve misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Struve misses with a double jab.
Struve avoids the body shot from Voltron.
No luck for Struve with that takedown attempt.
Struve looks for a takedown but Voltron sprawls well.
Struve looks gassed!
Struve misses with a two punch combination.
Struve slips under a jab from Voltron.
Magnus Voltron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Struve takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Voltron throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voltron throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Voltron takes a swing at Struve's ribcage but misses.
Voltron moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Stefan Struve has been cut.
Voltron rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Struve moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Voltron jabs at Struve's body.
Voltron is looking to wear down Struve with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Voltron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Struve looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Struve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Voltron is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Voltron throws a one two combo.
Struve fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Voltron avoids it really well and circles away.
Voltron misses the shot to the body.
Stefan Struve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struve misses with a straight right.
Voltron misses with a body shot.
Struve shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Voltron as he jumps to the side.
Voltron throws a jab when Struve was well out of range.
Good exchange - Voltron coming out on top.
Struve shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Voltron pinned against the cage. Voltron gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Struve gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four 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.
Voltron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Struve.
Voltron slips a jab and a cross from Struve.
Voltron sizes up Struve with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Voltron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Struve was well out of range. Poor timing from Voltron.
Struve tries for a takedown but Voltron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Voltron lands a glancing blow to the side of Struve's head.
Voltron displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Struve.
A combination from Voltron does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Struve fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Voltron ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Voltron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stefan Struve's cut.
That's time! Voltron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Voltron looks to land a combination but Struve avoids it well.
Struve misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Struve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick from Struve lands but Voltron takes it in his stride.
Struve shoots in looking for a takedown. Voltron tries to sprawl out of it but Struve keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Voltron manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Voltron stuffs the takedown.
Magnus Voltron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Struve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voltron scores with a one two! Struve had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Voltron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big right from Voltron misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voltron displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Struve.
Voltron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Struve dodges the punch combination from Voltron.
Struve fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Struve will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Voltron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Struve looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Struve walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Voltron jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voltron just misses with a punch to the body.
Voltron throws a combination that misses
and Struve counters with a head kick. That will keep Voltron thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Struve decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Struve is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Struve wants to take a breather but Voltron is having none of it.
Struve is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Struve is pressing down on Voltron's thigh, looking to free his foot. Voltron is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voltron kicks Struve off and gets back to his feet.
Voltron misses with a wild body shot.
Voltron keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A looping hook to the body misses from Voltron. Struve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Struve goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
No luck for Struve with that takedown attempt.
Voltron stuffs the takedown.
Struve shoots for a takedown but Voltron saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Voltron misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Struve.
Struve shoots for a double leg takedown but Voltron sprawls well. He's pushed Struve's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Struve fails with a takedown attempt.
Struve ducks under a wild hook from Voltron.
Struve throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Struve shoots in looking for a takedown. Voltron tries to sprawl out of it but Struve keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Voltron manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Voltron avoids the head kick by Struve.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Voltron dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stefan Struve's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Voltron wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Struve showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Voltron.
Struve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Struve has a takedown stuffed.
Struve misses with a double jab
and Voltron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Voltron throws a predictable looking body shot
and Struve counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Voltron's guard now.
Voltron keeping moving, preventing Struve from controlling successfully.
Voltron is looking to stand up but Struve isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voltron keeping moving, preventing Struve from controlling successfully.
Struve stops Voltron from standing up.
Struve gets to his feet. Voltron looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Magnus Voltron is winning the standup battle so far.
Struve doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Voltron counters with a straight right hand.
Struve has his takedown stuffed
enabling Voltron to counter with a crisp jab.
Magnus Voltron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Struve.
Struve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Struve misses with a takedown
and Voltron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Struve closes this distance looking for a takedown but Voltron circles away.
Struve misses with a takedown
and Voltron counters with a left to the body.
Struve gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Voltron counters with a one-two to the body.
Struve with a poor takedown
and Voltron counters with a nice uppercut.
Voltron misses the shot to the body.
Struve will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A right-left combo lands from Voltron.
A looping hook to the body misses from Voltron. Struve does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struve has his takedown stuffed
and Voltron counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Voltron lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Struve backs up against the cage.
Struve lands a head kick!
Struve closes the distance and clinches up with Voltron, looking for a takedown. Struve pushes Voltron against the cage but Voltron circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stefan Struve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Voltron lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Struve fails with the takedown
and Voltron counters with a right hand to the body.
Voltron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Struve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four 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.
Struve tries for a takedown but Voltron circles away easily
and Voltron counters with a stiff right hand.
Stefan Struve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Voltron throws a series of punches but Struve moves out of range.
Struve changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Voltron tries to avoid it but Struve manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Voltron to the ground. Voltron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A shot to the body from Voltron misses
and Struve counters with a big head kick but Voltron shrugs it off.
Struve has his takedown stuffed
and Struve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Struve shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Voltron to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Struve has his takedown stuffed
and Voltron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stefan Struve.
I think Voltron has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Voltron!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Neo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silvizzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Neo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Anderson Silvizzle!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silvizzle.
Neo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Neo throws a head kick that misses.
Silvizzle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Neo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silvizzle.
Neo tries a head kick but it misses.
Silvizzle thows a body kick. Neo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Neo is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silvizzle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Neo's calf.
Silvizzle doesn't manage to clinch there - Neo circles away.
A low kick from Neo is predictable there
and Silvizzle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Neo's guard.
Silvizzle decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Neo, up you get!
Silvizzle moves in looking to clinch but Neo pushes him off.
Silvizzle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Silvizzle decides to return to a standing position.
Silvizzle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvizzle can't get the takedown.
Neo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silvizzle avoids the elbow strike from Neo, against the cage.
Neo managing to block the knees to the body from Silvizzle.
Silvizzle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silvizzle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Neo misses with an elbow strike.
Neo lands an elbow inside that Silvizzle shrugs off.
Silvizzle is struggling to control the position.
Silvizzle pulls guard.
Silvizzle kicks Neo off and gets to his feet.
Neo throws a sloppy head kick
and Silvizzle counters with a leg kick.
Neo throws a head kick that misses.
Neo throws a lazy head kick
and Silvizzle counters with a head kick. That will keep Neo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Silvizzle tries to clinch up but Neo circles away and keeps his distance.
Neo misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvizzle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silvizzle is defended easily by Neo.
Thomas Neo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silvizzle.
Neo throws a lazy head kick
and Silvizzle counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neo throws a nice head kick!
Neo leaves Silvizzle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silvizzle shoots for a takedown but Neo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silvizzle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Neo as he jumps to the side.
Thomas Neo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvizzle misses with a takedown attempt - Neo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silvizzle blocks a head kick by Neo.
Neo throws a lazy head kick
and Silvizzle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silvizzle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neo avoids the head kick by Silvizzle.
The crowd cheers as Neo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silvizzle doesn't seem phased though.
Neo lands a high kick!
Silvizzle is looking to clinch but Neo is avoiding it.
Neo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thomas Neo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neo stuffs the takedown attempt from Silvizzle. Silvizzle gets slowly back to his feet.
Neo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Neo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silvizzle takes a kick to the side of the head.
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!
Neo throws a leg kick which misses Silvizzle's front leg but catches the back leg as Silvizzle tries to avoid it.
Silvizzle avoids the head kick by Neo.
Neo throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvizzle walks into a left hand.
Neo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silvizzle blocks a head kick by Neo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Neo.
Neo throws a sloppy head kick and Silvizzle moves out of range easily.
Neo throws a head kick that misses
and Silvizzle counters by clinching up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Neo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silvizzle avoids the elbow strike from Neo, against the cage.
Neo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Neo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Neo misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silvizzle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Neo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silvizzle avoids a wild elbow strike from Neo.
Neo throws an elbow but it misses.
Neo stops a takedown attempt from Silvizzle.
Silvizzle blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silvizzle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Neo throws a leg kick but Silvizzle sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Neo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silvizzle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Neo pinned against the cage. Neo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Neo is looking to chop away at Silvizzle's legs.
Silvizzle takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Anderson Silvizzle has been cut.
Neo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson Silvizzle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neo fakes the leg kick and cracks Silvizzle in the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silvizzle tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Neo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Neo tries a head kick but it misses.
Neo lands with a slapping head kick.
Silvizzle is breathing heavily.
Neo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silvizzle is out of range and Neo settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Neo throws a head kick that misses.
Neo throws a head kick but Silvizzle moves out of range.
Silvizzle checks a leg kick.
Neo tries a head kick but it misses.
Silvizzle fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas Neo is winning the standup battle so far.
Neo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Neo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Neo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Neo.
Neo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Neo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silvizzle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Neo is fending him off so far but Silvizzle persists. Nope, Neo circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas Neo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silvizzle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvizzle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silvizzle avoids the head kick by Neo.
Neo slips a jab from Silvizzle.
Neo scores with a decent looking hook.
Neo lands with a kick to the temple. Silvizzle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Silvizzle darts in and clinches Neo up against the cage.
Silvizzle blocks the elbow strike.
Silvizzle is trying to break free.
Silvizzle avoids the elbow strike from Neo, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Neo.
Silvizzle blocks an elbow strike.
Neo misses with an elbow strike.
Neo misses with an elbow strike.
Silvizzle misses with a knee to the head.
Neo misses with an elbow strike.
Neo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silvizzle.
Neo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neo throws an elbow but it misses.
Neo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silvizzle has Neo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Neo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silvizzle blocks an elbow strike from Neo.
Neo lands a damaging elbow.
Silvizzle is trying to stall.
Silvizzle takes an elbow to the temple.
Silvizzle jumps guard but Neo stands there with Silvizzle around his waist. Silvizzle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silvizzle blocks an elbow strike.
Silvizzle tries to pull guard but Neo holds him up against the cage and eventually Silvizzle drops back down to his feet.
Nice elbow from Neo.
Silvizzle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Neo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silvizzle breaks from the clinch.
Silvizzle avoids the head kick by Neo.
Neo throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Neo misses with a head kick.
Neo throws a head kick that misses
and Silvizzle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silvizzle stands up from Neo's guard - Silvizzle perhaps looking for a knockout.
Silvizzle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick by Neo misses
and Silvizzle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Neo throws an elbow that misses.
Silvizzle blocks the elbow strike.
Neo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Neo.
Neo lands an elbow inside.
Silvizzle avoids a wild elbow strike from Neo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silvizzle blocks an elbow strike from Neo.
Silvizzle avoids the elbow strike from Neo, against the cage.
Neo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Neo lands an elbow inside that Silvizzle shrugs off.
Neo stops a takedown attempt from Silvizzle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Neo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silvizzle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Silvizzle takes a kick to the side of the head.
Neo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Neo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silvizzle.
Neo throws a head kick but Silvizzle moves out of range.
Neo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Neo lands with a hook. Silvizzle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silvizzle blocks a head kick by Neo.
Neo throws a sloppy head kick and Silvizzle moves out of range easily.
Silvizzle looks to land a body kick but Neo moved away.
Silvizzle looks for a takedown but Neo sprawls well.
A head kick from Neo lands but Silvizzle takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Neo.
Neo throws a head kick but Silvizzle moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neo throws a head kick that misses.
Neo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silvizzle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Neo throws a head kick that misses.
Neo throws a head kick that misses.
Neo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Neo throws a head kick that misses.
Silvizzle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Neo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Neo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silvizzle.
Thomas Neo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silvizzle.
Neo throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Neo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Silvizzle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silvizzle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick by Neo misses
and Silvizzle counters with a head kick.
Neo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silvizzle shoots in for a takedown but Neo shows good takedown defense.
Neo throws a lazy head kick
and Silvizzle counters with a head kick.
Neo throws a lazy head kick
and Silvizzle counters with a shoot takedown. Neo fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silvizzle gets to his feet - Neo follows without any prompting.
Neo tries a head kick but it misses.
Neo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silvizzle wants to clinch.
Neo throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Neo, right into the meat.
Silvizzle blocks a head kick by Neo.
Silvizzle avoids the head kick by Neo.
Neo throws a sloppy head kick and Silvizzle moves out of range easily.
Neo throws a low kick, looking for Silvizzle's leg but Silvizzle calmly moves out of range.
Silvizzle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Neo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silvizzle somewhat.
Silvizzle is looking to clinch but Neo is avoiding it.
Neo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Neo throws a front kick aimed at Silvizzle's knee but Silvizzle avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neo connects with a high kick.
Neo lands a head kick. Silvizzle smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Silvizzle misses with the combination.
Silvizzle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Neo's waist but Neo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silvizzle off to one side.
Neo misses with a head kick.
Neo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Neo misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Neo.
Neo throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silvizzle fails with a takedown attempt.
Silvizzle throws a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Neo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Neo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Neo!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mordechai Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ajax Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jr has chosen NOWHERE TO RUN!!! as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
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238 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mordechai Marx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ajax Jr!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marx throws a jab when Jr was well out of range.
Marx throws a jab but it's blocked by Jr.
Marx throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marx digs a good body shot into Jr's ribs.
Marx misses with a looping right.
Jr shoots in but Marx avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marx misses with a straight left.
Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marx counters with a nice body kick.
Marx misses with a wild combination.
Marx connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marx counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Marx is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marx 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.
Marx stands up and beckons Jr to his feet.
Marx gets the takedown into side control.
Marx is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Marx goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marx's guard! Nice work there by Jr!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx wants to sweep here but Jr controlling him for the moment.
Marx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jr's guard.
Marx throwing strikes but missing.
Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marx has picked Jr up and slammed him! Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Marx manages to pass to side control!
Marx is trying to get an arm triangle but Jr is defending well.
Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marx's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marx uses his free foot to push down on Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marx stands up from mount. Strange move.
Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marx counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jr thinking.
Jr looks gassed!
Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marx.
Marx throws a hook but Jr blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marx throws an overhand right that lands on Jr's shoulder, as Jr tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Marx misses.
Marx just misses with a punch to the body.
Jr closes the distance but Marx moves to the side
and Marx counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Marx counters with a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jr.
Mordechai Marx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ajax Jr.
A cross from Marx lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marx lunges at Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jr's hand.
Marx misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordechai Marx dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Jr tries to bum rush Marx with a series of wild strikes but Marx uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jr wants to clinch but Marx slips to the side
and Marx counters with a crisp one two that drops Jr! Marx thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jr to his feet! Jr is in big trouble!
Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jr is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marx counters with a right hand from hell and Jr is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mordechai Marx!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Olympus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Long comes to the cage accompanied by Hallowed Ground - WASP. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Long!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apollo Olympus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Olympus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Long looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Olympus tries for a kimura but Long is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Long's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olympus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Long knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Long is not content to let Olympus control the position.
Olympus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Olympus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Olympus tries for a kimura but Long is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olympus throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Long's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Long sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Long is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Long makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Long.
Olympus postures up.
Olympus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Long looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Long looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Long!
Olympus is not content to let Long control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Long throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Olympus is looking to regain half guard here but Long keeps moving and retains side control.
Olympus is trying to buck Long off.
Olympus takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Olympus takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Olympus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Long's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Long connects with a nice short shot to Olympus's temple.
Long lands strikes from half guard.
Olympus is trying to stand up here but Long is controlling him well.
Long wants to lay and pray for a moment but Olympus keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olympus defending well though.
Long 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.
Olympus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Long won't allow Olympus to sweep him here.
Long wants to control from the top but Olympus keeps moving.
Long looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Olympus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Long is fending him off so far but Olympus persists. Nope, Long circles away and we're back to standing.
Olympus looks for a takedown but Long sprawls well.
Olympus looks gassed!
Long lands a jab to Olympus's midsection.
Long stuns Olympus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Olympus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Long.
Olympus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Long as he jumps to the side.
Steve Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Olympus.
Long stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Olympus.
Long stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Long throws out a loose jab but Olympus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Long as Olympus shoots in.
Long throws a jab but it's blocked by Olympus.
Olympus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Long as he avoids it easily.
Long scores with a sloppy right hand. Olympus should have avoided that one.
Olympus shoots for a takedown but Long saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Long slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Long dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Long lands a slapping body shot.
Olympus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Long tries to roll over but Olympus keeps him under control.
Long moves into full guard.
Long keeping moving, preventing Olympus from controlling successfully.
Olympus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Long lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Olympus!
Long punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long breaks from Olympus's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Olympus takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Olympus is looking to get to half guard.
Olympus is breathing heavily.
Olympus wants to control but Long is having none of it.
Long with shots to the head and body - Olympus looks very uncomfortable down there.
Olympus is working to get back to half guard.
Long breaks from Olympus's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Long has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Olympus's face.
Olympus takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Long lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Olympus hang on?
Olympus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Olympus that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Olympus wants to control but Long is having none of it.
Long lands a big shot there that rocks Olympus but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Olympus is desperately trying to improve his position but Long has a good base and remains in mount.
Long tries to control but Olympus wriggling away.
Long controlling his opponent.
Long landing strikes from the mount and Olympus is in trouble!
Olympus in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Long trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Long is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Olympus can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long lands a big elbow.
Long lands a nice shot to the head.
Olympus wants to get back to his feet.
Olympus is in a horrible position here. Long smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Long scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Olympus?
Long trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Long looking to finish Olympus with some ground and pound. This is bad for Olympus!
Olympus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Olympus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olympus is staying active underneath Long, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Olympus is trying to get back to full guard.
Olympus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Long working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Long scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Olympus throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Olympus has hold of Long's hands but Long slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Long throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Olympus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Long is working away from the top position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olympus tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Olympus gets full guard.
Long with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Long dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Olympus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Long pinned against the cage. Long gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Olympus avoids the body shot from Long.
Long misses with a wild combination.
Olympus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Apollo Olympus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Olympus ducks under a wild hook from Long.
Olympus fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long throws an overhand right that lands on Olympus's shoulder, as Olympus tries to avoid the shot.
Olympus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Olympus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Long as he avoids it easily.
Steve Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Olympus.
Long is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Long with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Olympus or perhaps it was just good defense by Long which made him look bad.
Olympus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Olympus.
Long stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Long wants it to stay on the feet.
Olympus shoots in for a takedown but Long shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Apollo Olympus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olympus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Long to score with a decent uppercut.
Olympus fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Long.
Long scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Olympus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Long with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olympus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Olympus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Long swivels and escapes.
Long wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Long keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Olympus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A shot to the liver by Long. Beautiful body shot.
Long lands a really nice looking cross but Olympus seems unphased.
Long cracks Olympus with an open hand slap.
Long throws a shot to the body.
Long connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Long scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Long lands a really nice looking cross but Olympus seems unphased.
Long takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Long cracks Olympus with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olympus shoots for a takedown but Long saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Olympus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Long fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Olympus on the side of the head.
Long throws an overhand right that lands on Olympus's shoulder, as Olympus tries to avoid the shot.
Long swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Olympus.
Long lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Olympus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Long sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Long paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Olympus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Long's corner calls for a 1-2. Long obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Long connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Long scores with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Olympus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olympus shoots for a takedown but Long saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Olympus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Olympus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Long's waist but Long gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Olympus off to one side.
Long scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Long looks to land a combination. Olympus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A slapping body kick lands there for Long.
Olympus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Long lands a nice looking body shot.
Olympus is looking to clinch.
Long pushes Olympus away with a front kick.
Long lands a right hook to the body.
Steve Long is winning the standup battle so far.
Long swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Olympus.
Long lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Long clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Olympus avoids a kick to the body.
Olympus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Olympus is defended easily by Long.
Olympus takes a kick to the side of the head.
Long with a jab.
Olympus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Long but Long pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Olympus takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Olympus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Olympus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Olympus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Long defends it nicely.
Steve Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Olympus.
Long cracks Olympus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olympus fails with a takedown attempt.
Olympus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Long.
Long lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Long lands with a nice combination. Olympus backs away looking to recover.
Olympus shoots in for a double leg but Long sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Long slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Olympus fails with the takedown.
Olympus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Olympus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long lands a nice hook to Olympus's body. Olympus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Long connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Long darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Long throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A left lands for Long.
Olympus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Long pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Long lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Long lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Long looks to land a combination but Olympus avoids it well.
Olympus fails with a takedown attempt.
Olympus shoots in for a takedown but Long shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Long lands.
Long lands a jab.
Long looks to land a left hand but Olympus moved out of range nicely.
Olympus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Olympus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice jab there from Long.
Olympus closes the distance and clinches up with Long, looking for a takedown. Olympus pushes Long against the cage but Long circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Long lands with an uppercut that bounces Olympus off the cage and back into rage.
Olympus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Long does it's job there.
Long dips to his left and cracks Olympus with an uppercut!
Long is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olympus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Olympus fails with a takedown attempt.
Long is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olympus can do to turn this around?
Olympus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Long to score with a decent uppercut.
Olympus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Long sprawls well. Long wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olympus gets slowly back to his feet.
Olympus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Long ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Long misses.
Long connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Olympus's hands.
Long scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Long had his way with Apollo Olympus in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Long stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Long wants it to stay on the feet.
Long displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Long smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Olympus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Olympus shoots for a double leg takedown but Long sprawls well. He's pushed Olympus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Long is looking to land body kicks.
Olympus tries for a takedown but Long sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steve Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Olympus.
Long lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olympus circles away quickly and effectively.
Olympus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Olympus drops his hands momentarily and Long takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Olympus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Long as he jumps to the side.
Olympus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Long is fending him off so far but Olympus persists. Nope, Long circles away and we're back to standing.
Olympus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Olympus is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olympus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Long.
Long lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Olympus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Olympus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Long swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Olympus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Long finds it's way round the side to connect with Olympus's head.
A big left from Long misses.
A left lands for Long.
Olympus shoots in looking for a takedown. Long tries to sprawl out of it but Olympus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Long manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A left and a right from Long both land. Nice combination.
Steve Long is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olympus takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long slaps away a takedown attempt from Olympus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Olympus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Long punishes Olympus's body with a nice straight punch.
Olympus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Olympus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Long scores with a decent looking hook.
Olympus tries to move into range but Long moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Olympus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Long digs a good hook to Olympus's body.
Long lands with a nice body punch.
Long lands with an overhand left.
Long stuffs the takedown attempt from Olympus. Olympus gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olympus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Long is fending him off so far but Olympus persists. Nope, Long circles away and we're back to standing.
Olympus shoots in looking for a takedown. Long tries to sprawl out of it but Olympus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Long manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Long is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steve Long is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Long misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Long scores with a jab to the head.
Long lands a nice shot that snaps Olympus's head back.
Long cracks Olympus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Long.
Olympus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Olympus fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long throws a good cross that connects.
Apollo Olympus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Long connects with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Long as Olympus shoots in.
Long scores with the left hand. Olympus knows he should have avoided that one.
Olympus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Olympus has a takedown stuffed.
Long lands a nice shot to the body.
Long lands a right hook to the body.
Long lands a jab.
Olympus shoots in but Long avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Long showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Long has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:44
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:43
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Long!
Steve Long retains his lightweight title!
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