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GKNY 55 - Gilly V McKenzie PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Pierre Papin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesse Gonzalez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Pierre Papin!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Papin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Papin scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Jesse Gonzalez has been cut.
No joy there for Papin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Papin misses.
Gonzalez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gonzalez throws out a loose jab but Papin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Papin moves out of range.
Papin looks to land a left hand but Gonzalez moved out of range nicely.
Papin scores with a nice head shot.
Gonzalez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gonzalez scores with a decent looking hook.
Gonzalez gets tackled into the cage by Papin. Papin maintains the clinch.
Papin has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.
Papin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez stalling the fight.
Gonzalez wants to stall.
Papin scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papin throws a head punch that misses.
Papin swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papin lands a shoulder strike.
Papin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Papin breaks the clinch.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
Papin misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut there from Papin.
Gonzalez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papin.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papin.
Gonzalez looks to land a left hand but Papin moved out of range nicely.
Papin avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
Papin clinches up with Gonzalez and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Papin.
Papin pushes Gonzalez back against the cage and lands a hook 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!
Gonzalez is trying to break free.
Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papin prevents Gonzalez from breaking the clinch.
Gonzalez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Papin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez breaks the clinch.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Papin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Papin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gonzalez is looking to wear down Papin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gonzalez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gonzalez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Papin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papin.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Papin moves into the clinch successfully.
Papin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papin throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Papin is trying to maintain a safe position but Gonzalez gets an underhook and turns Papin into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Papin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papin throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzalez tries to break the clinch but Papin is controlling the position.
Papin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Papin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Papin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gonzalez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Papin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Papin wants to clinch.
Papin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzalez lands with a nice combination. Papin backs away looking to recover.
Gonzalez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Papin.
Papin closes the distance and pushes Gonzalez back into the cage.
Gonzalez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Papin is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papin has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.
Papin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Papin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Papin takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
Gonzalez throwing a counter right hand but Papin manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papin throws a series of punches but Gonzalez avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Gonzalez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Papin.
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gonzalez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Papin to counter with a crisp jab.
Papin moves out of range as Gonzalez strikes.
Gonzalez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Papin.
Gonzalez connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
Papin throws a hook but Gonzalez avoids it easily.
Gonzalez takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Pierre Papin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Gonzalez'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.
Sloppy strikes from Gonzalez. Those never looked like landing.
Papin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonzalez.
Papin ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Papin takes the fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gonzalez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Papin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Papin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Papin with a hook.
Gonzalez throws a lazy right hand but Papin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Papin darts in and clinches Gonzalez up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gonzalez is looking to break free of the clinch but Papin has double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Papin.
Papin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzalez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Papin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gonzalez blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzalez just leaning against Papin, taking a breather.
Gonzalez blocking some punches.
Gonzalez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. Papin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papin misses with a wild body shot.
Jean Pierre Papin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot
and Papin counters with a straight right hand.
Papin lands a right hook to the body.
Gonzalez misses the jab.
Gonzalez takes a swing at Papin's ribcage but misses.
Gonzalez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Papin has time to react.
Papin scores with a hook.
Gonzalez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonzalez sets himself, and Papin steps forward looking for the clinch! Gonzalez avoids it this time.
Jean Pierre Papin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a combination that misses
and Papin counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Papin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonzalez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gonzalez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Papin lands an overhand right.
Jesse Gonzalez's cut is getting worse.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papin.
Papin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Good leg kick by Gonzalez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Papin misses with a series of wild punches.
Papin rushes Gonzalez and presses him up against the cage.
Papin lands a left hand.
A short right from Papin on the inside.
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Papin moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Gonzalez misses its intended target.
Papin misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papin slips a straight right by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez looks to land a left hand but Papin moved out of range nicely.
Gonzalez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Papin.
Papin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Papin tries to clinch but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
Gonzalez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gonzalez digs a good body shot into Papin's ribs.
Papin stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Papin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Papin looks to land a combination. Gonzalez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Papin throws a jab when Gonzalez was well out of range.
Jean Pierre Papin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Papin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzalez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Papin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Papin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Papin avoids the punch easily.
Papin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jesse Gonzalez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A combination from Gonzalez does no damage.
Papin moves in looking to clinch but Gonzalez pushes him off.
Gonzalez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Papin manages to circle out of the way.
Papin pushes Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Papin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jean Pierre Papin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gonzalez is trying to maintain a safe position but Papin gets an underhook and turns Gonzalez into the cage.
Come on Papin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Papin.
Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Papin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Pierre Papin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesse Gonzalez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Papin looks to land a combination but Gonzalez avoids it well.
Papin throws a series of punches but Gonzalez avoids them all with ease.
Gonzalez cracks Papin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Papin. Those never looked like landing.
Papin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Papin throws a combination. Gonzalez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A jab from Papin finds it's way through Gonzalez's defenses.
Gonzalez is looking to chop away at Papin's legs.
Papin tries to clinch but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Papin avoids it easily.
Papin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Papin tries to clinch but Gonzalez is having none of it.
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!
Papin tries to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Papin moves out of range.
Gonzalez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Papin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Papin throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Papin.
Nice uppercut there from Papin.
Papin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Papin.
Papin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Papin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gonzalez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Papin looks to move away, Gonzalez throws a big counter combo but Papin just gets out of the way.
Papin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Papin.
Papin cracks a nice hook into Gonzalez's ribs.
Papin ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Papin misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Papin defends well and Gonzalez ends up having to push Papin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Papin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzalez.
Papin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Papin has managed to clinch.
Papin breaks from the clinch.
Papin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Papin. Those never looked like landing.
Papin throws a hook but Gonzalez avoids it easily.
A big right from Papin misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papin manages to avoid it.
Papin misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzalez slips under a jab from Papin.
Left hook, right uppercut from Papin.
Jeez, Jesse Gonzalez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
No joy there for Gonzalez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Papin throws out a loose jab but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the body.
Papin tries to clinch but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Papin is just out of range.
Papin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jesse Gonzalez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jean Pierre Papin!
Jean Pierre Papin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huey Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kit Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huey Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Huey Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kit Walker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Walker counters with a right hand to the body.
Walker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Walker counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huey Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Walker sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Walker tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Walker counters with a crisp one two that drops Gracie! Walker thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gracie to his feet! Gracie is in big trouble!
Gracie is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Walker counters with a nice right hand that sends Gracie toppling to the canvas! Gracie scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Walker finish him?!
Gracie is rocked!
It looks like Huey Gracie has been cut.
Walker plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Gracie to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Gracie just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kit Walker!
A pretty intense looking Kit Walker took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Complete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Godfrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Godfrey told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Complete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Godfrey!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Godfrey.
Complete misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Complete misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Godfrey.
Godfrey moves into range and clinches up with Complete.
Complete takes a shot to the head.
Complete is trying to drag Godfrey to the mat but Godfrey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Complete tries for a takedown. No joy.
Godfrey scores with a shot to the side of Complete's head.
Complete wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Complete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Complete tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godfrey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Complete backwards.
Complete tries to break free but Godfrey pushes him back against the cage.
Godfrey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Complete is looking for a takedown.
Godfrey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Godfrey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Complete avoids it.
Godfrey unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godfrey scores with a shoulder strike.
Godfrey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Completes head.
Complete manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Complete.
Godfrey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Complete takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Godfrey does it's job there.
Godfrey pushes Complete up against the cage in a clinch.
Godfrey pushes off an throws an elbow but Complete leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Godfrey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Godfrey gets through Complete's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Complete fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Godfrey scores with a shot to the side of Complete's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Complete jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Godfrey walks away with a smile on his face. Complete gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Godfrey throws a poor cross that misses
and Complete counters with a straight right hand.
Complete drops his hands momentarily and Godfrey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Complete 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey cracks Complete with a right hand to the side of the head.
Complete shoots in for a takedown but Godfrey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Complete slips a jab from Godfrey.
Complete gets tackled into the cage by Godfrey. Godfrey maintains the clinch.
Complete lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Complete with the ground and pound but Godfrey uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Godfrey pulls Complete in to control the position.
Godfrey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Complete trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Godfrey is adopting a defensive guard.
Complete looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complete throws an elbow that misses. Godfrey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Complete's guard. Nice move by Godfrey!
Complete tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Complete is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Godfrey is looking to improve his position.
Godfrey taking some punishment here, with Complete in his half guard.
Godfrey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Complete missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Godfrey wants to improve his position but Complete is controlling well.
Complete throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Godfrey is positioning himself well to prevent Complete advancing to mount.
Complete not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Godfrey dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Godfrey tries to clinch up but Complete circles away and keeps his distance.
Complete shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Godfrey as he jumps to the side.
Godfrey lands a jab.
Complete scores with a takedown into Godfrey's guard.
Godfrey pulls Complete in close to his closed guard and prevents Complete from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've been hearing that Complete has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Complete is looking to work some ground and pound but Godfrey has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godfrey wants to sweep here but Complete controlling him for the moment.
Godfrey pulls Complete in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complete stopping the sweep attempt from Godfrey.
Complete in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Godfrey has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Complete has passed into side control.
Complete connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Godfrey some visible discomfort.
Complete lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Godfrey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Complete not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Godfrey tries to roll over but Complete keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complete scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Complete thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Godfrey's head.
Godfrey is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Complete throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Godfrey controlling the position for now.
Complete thows a huge punch but Godfrey dodges it nicely.
Godfrey is trying to control but can't.
Complete with the ground and pound but Godfrey uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey pulls Complete in close to prevent any damage.
Godfrey working a defensive guard here.
Mr Complete overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Complete throws a strike but Godfrey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Godfrey preventing the sweep.
Godfrey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Complete works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Godfrey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Complete controls Godfrey momentarily but Godfrey frees himself.
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.
Godfrey throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Godfrey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Godfrey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Godfrey throws an overhand right that lands on Complete's shoulder, as Complete tries to avoid the shot.
Godfrey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Complete sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mr Complete is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Complete looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Godfrey is fending him off so far but Complete persists. Nope, Godfrey circles away and we're back to standing.
Godfrey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Godfrey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Complete was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Complete shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Complete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Godfrey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Godfrey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Complete under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Godfrey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Godfrey misses with a series of wild punches.
Godfrey connects with a jab.
Complete checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Godfrey throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Complete's head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Godfrey lands with a left to the head.
Complete lands a hook that snaps the head of Godfrey backwards.
Complete is trying to drag Godfrey to the mat but Godfrey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godfrey can't find room to land a body shot as Complete controls the action.
Godfrey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bobby Godfrey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Godfrey.
Godfrey presses Complete against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complete is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Godfrey to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Godfrey pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Godfrey.
Godfrey works on Complete's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Godfrey.
Godfrey works on Complete's body with a couple of short punches.
Complete tries to circle away but Godfrey has him pinned against the cage.
Complete's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Godfrey digs a right hand underneath Complete's ribcage. Complete let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Complete misses with a body punch.
Godfrey prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Complete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Complete takes a shot to the head.
Godfrey lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Godfrey.
Godfrey scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Godfrey lands a body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Godfrey has Complete pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Complete scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Godfrey.
Godfrey digs a right hand into Complete's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Complete's gas tank.
Godfrey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Godfrey lands a body punch.
Godfrey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Godfrey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Godfrey pushes Complete back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Godfrey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Godfrey.
Godfrey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Complete tries to pull guard but Godfrey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Godfrey lands a hook that snaps the head of Complete backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey lands a left hand.
Godfrey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Godfrey misses with a knee to the head.
Complete avoiding damage as Godfrey throws knees to the body.
Complete's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Godfrey is leaning against Complete and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Godfrey pushes Complete back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Complete takes a shot to the head.
Godfrey taking a breather.
Mr Complete has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Godfrey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Complete wants to take the fight to the mat but Godfrey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Godfrey.
Godfrey is struggling to control the position.
Godfrey is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey gets underhooks to prevent Complete's takedown attempt.
Complete tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Godfrey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Complete is trying to pull guard but Godfrey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Godfrey lands an uppercut.
Godfrey pushes Complete back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godfrey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Complete is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Godfrey is defending well.
Complete has Godfrey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Godfrey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Godfrey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Complete swings wildly with an uppercut but Godfrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Complete misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Godfrey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Godfrey winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Godfrey!
Bobby Godfrey gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gurney Halleck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halleck has chosen The Clash-White Riot as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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22
147 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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159 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gurney Halleck!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halleck takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spencer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Halleck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spencer.
Spencer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Mark Spencer has been cut.
Halleck throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halleck scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Halleck misses with a straight right.
A punch lands to the side of Spencer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spencer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spencer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Spencer - just one landing.
Spencer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Spencer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Halleck fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spencer on the side of the head.
Halleck throws a good cross that connects.
Spencer is rocked!
Spencer moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spencer. Halleck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halleck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spencer throws out the jab.
Halleck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halleck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halleck.
Spencer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Spencer.
Halleck connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Halleck might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A telegraphed right hand from Halleck misses the target.
Halleck has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Spencer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spencer scores with a punch to the head.
Gurney Halleck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halleck connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oh Spencer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Halleck looks to throw the jab but Spencer is out of range.
Spencer seems to have got his legs back now.
Spencer looks to score with a jab to the body but Halleck is just out of range.
Halleck is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Spencer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Halleck cracks Spencer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spencer moves away from the strike by Halleck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halleck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spencer tries to counter by clinching up but Halleck breaks away and moves out of range.
Spencer moves away from the strike by Halleck.
Halleck lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer throws a series of punches but Halleck avoids them all with ease.
Halleck lands with an overhand left.
Spencer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Spencer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Halleck drops Spencer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Spencer looks back up at him and smiles so Halleck waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Halleck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Halleck missing with a left hand there. Spencer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Halleck backs away, Spencer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Halleck avoids the body shot from Spencer.
Halleck misses with a looping right.
Spencer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Halleck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spencer moves out of range of the strikes.
Spencer is looking for a counter combo.
Spencer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halleck.
Halleck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spencer misses with a body shot.
Halleck throws a hook but Spencer avoids it easily.
Spencer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spencer moves in looking to clinch but Halleck pushes him off.
Halleck gets tackled into the cage by Spencer. Spencer maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halleck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spencer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Halleck manages to break the clinch.
Halleck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Spencer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Halleck.
Spencer misses the jab.
Spencer lands an overhand right.
A big left from Halleck misses.
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Halleck.
Spencer is looking to counter punch.
Spencer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halleck throws out the jab.
Spencer cracks the inside of Halleck's front leg.
Halleck throws the left hand but Spencer avoids the punch easily.
Spencer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halleck.
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Halleck.
Halleck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halleck.
Spencer is looking for a counter combo.
Spencer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Halleck at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Halleck fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Halleck thuds his right hand into Spencer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Halleck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Spencer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spencer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot by Spencer.
Halleck swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spencer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Halleck takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spencer fails to land with a series of punches.
Spencer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gurney Halleck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Spencer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spencer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Halleck throws out a loose jab but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Spencer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spencer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Halleck to score with a decent uppercut.
Mark Spencer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spencer misses with a two punch combination.
Spencer tries to clinch up but Halleck circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Halleck misses.
Spencer misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Halleck! But no joy.
Halleck loads up on a big right hand but Spencer slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Spencer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halleck throws a lazy right hand but Spencer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halleck. Spencer does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spencer blocks a jab.
Halleck looks to land a right hand but Spencer moved out of range.
Spencer connects with a body shot that sends Halleck's belly button to the back.
Spencer throws a front kick aimed at Halleck's knee but Halleck avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Spencer as he connects with a hook.
Spencer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halleck.
Halleck throws out a counter right but Spencer avoids it with no problem.
Spencer throws an overhand right that lands on Halleck's shoulder, as Halleck tries to avoid the shot.
Halleck throws a lazy uppercut
and Spencer counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy body kick from Spencer
and Spencer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spencer connects with a nice looking jab.
Halleck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Halleck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Halleck throws an overhand right that lands on Spencer's shoulder, as Spencer tries to avoid the shot.
Spencer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halleck moves away.
Halleck throws a hook but Spencer blocks it.
Halleck scores with a hook to the body. Spencer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Halleck uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halleck takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gurney Halleck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spencer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer gets a clinch.
Spencer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halleck misses with a straight left.
Halleck looks to throw the jab but Spencer is out of range.
Halleck misses with a looping left.
Halleck throws a jab but it's blocked by Spencer.
Spencer throws a hook but Halleck avoids it easily.
Spencer takes a swing at Halleck's ribcage but misses.
Halleck swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Halleck throws out a loose jab but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spencer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Halleck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spencer tries to land a front kick but Halleck steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spencer throws a jab but it's blocked by Halleck.
Spencer cracks Halleck with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spencer moves away from the strike by Halleck.
Spencer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Halleck scores with a jab to the head.
Halleck lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Halleck.
Spencer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Halleck connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Spencer to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Halleck!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gurney Halleck!
Gurney Halleck thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raul Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyrrhus Epirus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raul Mendez!
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, Pyrrhus Epirus!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epirus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mendez if he has to take too many more of those.
Mendez blocks a head kick by Epirus.
Epirus is looking to slow Mendez down with leg kicks.
Mendez dives in and grabs Epirus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Epirus pushes down on Mendez's head and hops out.
Epirus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Epirus misses with a head kick.
Mendez looks for a takedown but Epirus sprawls well.
Mendez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Epirus.
Raul Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendez with a poor takedown
and Epirus counters with a big head kick but Mendez shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Epirus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt
and Epirus counters with a big head kick but Mendez shrugs it off.
Epirus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendez fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Epirus is fending him off so far but Mendez persists. Nope, Epirus circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epirus connects with a high kick.
It looks like Raul Mendez has been cut.
Epirus throws a head kick but Mendez moves out of range.
Mendez fails with the takedown.
Epirus misses with a shot to the body
and Mendez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mendez is breathing heavily.
Epirus working for a triangle but Mendez defends it easily.
Epirus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Epirus is trying to get back to full guard.
Epirus actively working from the bottom here.
Mendez is working for a kimura but Epirus is defending it quite comfortably.
Epirus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epirus actively working from the bottom here.
Epirus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendez is working for a kimura but Epirus is defending it quite comfortably.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epirus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Epirus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendez is looking for a kimura but Epirus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendez to get the leverage.
Mendez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Epirus is looking for a sweep. Mendez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Epirus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily.
Mendez is looking to take a break and control but Epirus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendez maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Epirus could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mendez has cracked it and Epirus is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mendez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raul Mendez!
A pretty intense looking Raul Mendez took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gasan Umalatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robby Blackfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Umalatov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Don Omar - Danza Kuduro ft. Lucenzo. Blackfoot has chosen Canadian Aboriginal Festival 2011. Drum songs as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gasan Umalatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robby Blackfoot!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umalatov with a hook.
It looks like Robby Blackfoot has been cut.
Nice body punch from Blackfoot.
Blackfoot tried to score with a low kick but Umalatov checks it.
Umalatov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Umalatov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Umalatov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blackfoot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Umalatov backwards.
Umalatov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blackfoot to keep the fight standing.
Umalatov jumps guard.
Umalatov has his foot on Blackfoot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blackfoot works his way back into a safe position though.
Umalatov looking for a sweep. Not yet Umalatov, not yet.
Umalatov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blackfoot defends it easily.
Blackfoot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackfoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Umalatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umalatov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Blackfoot throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Umalatov's body to avoid the submission. Umalatov has instead reached around Blackfoot's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Umalatov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gasan Umalatov!
Gasan Umalatov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Mohito Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Robby Blackfoot stepped up to the mic, saying 'I have nothing to say... Get out of my face!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexy Innokenti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Castillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Innokenti comes to the cage accompanied by Russian National Anthem. Miguel Castillion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Alexy Innokenti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Castillion!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillion tries a head kick but it misses.
Innokenti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Innokenti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castillion.
Castillion misses with an uppercut.
Innokenti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Castillion throws a looping overhand right but Innokenti ducks down to avoid it.
Innokenti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Castillion backs up against the cage.
Innokenti throws a right hand that misses
and Castillion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Alexy Innokenti has been cut.
Innokenti throws a head kick but Castillion moves out of range.
Innokenti has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Innokenti fails to land.
I was talking to Innokenti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Innokenti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castillion backwards.
Castillion avoids the elbow strike from Innokenti, against the cage.
Innokenti tries to work over Castillion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Innokenti can't find room to land a body shot as Castillion controls the action.
Castillion drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castillion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Innokenti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Innokenti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Innokenti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Castillion wants to sweep but no luck.
Castillion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Castillion is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Innokenti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Castillion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Castillion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Innokenti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Castillion on the ground.
Castillion is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Castillion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Innokenti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Castillion is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Castillion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Innokenti is one step ahead there.
Castillion throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Innokenti escapes and throws Castillion's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Castillion wants to control but Innokenti postures up.
Castillion is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Innokenti's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castillion regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillion is trying to control the position but Innokenti postures up.
Innokenti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Castillion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Innokenti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Castillion is trying to keep Innokenti in close.
Castillion being controlled here, momentarily.
Castillion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Innokenti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Castillion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Castillion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Innokenti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Castillion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Castillion has Innokenti pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Innokenti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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 Alexy Innokenti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexy Innokenti's cut.
That's time! Innokenti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Innokenti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Innokenti walks into a stiff left hand from Castillion.
Innokenti lands a slapping body shot.
Castillion gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Castillion works Innokenti's body with a nice hook.
Innokenti lands an overhand right.
Innokenti dips to his left and cracks Castillion with an uppercut!
Innokenti lands a leg kick that knocks Castillion off balance momentarily.
Innokenti misses with a hook. Castillion ducked under it nicely.
Castillion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Innokenti doesn't manage to clinch there - Castillion circles away.
Innokenti rushes Castillion and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Innokenti blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Innokenti throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillion stalling the fight.
Castillion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Innokenti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castillion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Innokenti finds it's target.
Innokenti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Castillion in his tracks.
Alexy Innokenti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Innokenti checks a leg kick.
Innokenti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Innokenti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Innokenti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Castillion under the eye.
Alexy Innokenti is winning the standup battle so far.
Innokenti looks to score with a jab to the body but Castillion is just out of range.
Castillion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Innokenti.
Innokenti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Innokenti checks a leg kick nicely.
Castillion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Innokenti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Innokenti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Innokenti is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Innokenti tries to land a knee to the head but Castillion blocks with his arms.
Castillion will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Innokenti up against the cage.
Innokenti tries to throw a body punch but Castillion avoids it by throwing Innokenti back against the cage.
Innokenti prevents a takedown attempt there.
Castillion pressing his opponent against the cage.
Innokenti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castillion controlling the action here for a moment.
Innokenti struggles to land a body shot inside as Castillion controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Innokenti misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castillion.
Castillion stalling in the clinch.
Castillion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castillion stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Innokenti fails to land.
A short uppercut from Innokenti.
Innokenti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castillion backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Innokenti.
Castillion goes for a takedown attempt but Innokenti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Castillion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Innokenti misses with an uppercut. Castillion saw that one coming.
Innokenti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Castillion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Innokenti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Castillion.
Innokenti ducks under a wild hook from Castillion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillion misses with a looping right.
Castillion throws a shot from downtown. Innokenti moves away and avoids it.
Innokenti lands a jab to 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!
A shot to the liver by Innokenti. Beautiful body shot.
Innokenti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Innokenti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Castillion on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Innokenti lands with an overhand left.
Innokenti lands the left hand.
Castillion slips a straight right by Innokenti.
Innokenti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castillion can do to turn this around?
Castillion misses with a left hand
and Innokenti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Innokenti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Castillion is out of range.
Castillion throws a body shot but no joy.
Innokenti connects with a body shot that sends Castillion's belly button to the back.
Innokenti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Innokenti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexy Innokenti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexy Innokenti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Castillion misses with a low kick.
Innokenti is looking to land body kicks.
Innokenti tries to clinch but Castillion is having none of it.
Castillion throws a wild hook but Innokenti just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Castillion gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Innokenti raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexy Innokenti!
As Alexy Innokenti got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Shit, finally! '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skeng Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erland Eliasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eliasson has chosen Radioactive - Imagine Dragons as his entrance music. Erland Eliasson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skeng Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erland Eliasson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eliasson loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Man appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Man shoots for a takedown but Eliasson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eliasson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eliasson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Man misses with a takedown attempt
and Eliasson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skeng Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eliasson throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eliasson.
Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eliasson swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man.
Eliasson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Eliasson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A short right from Eliasson.
Man drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eliasson lands with a left to the head.
Man gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eliasson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eliasson trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eliasson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Man throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man is working hard here to advance position.
Man makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Man drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Man jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Man 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.
Man throws a big elbow that misses.
Man is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a big right hand that misses.
Man throws a big elbow that misses.
Man is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Eliasson is pulling down on Man's head to control his posture.
Man won't allow Eliasson to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Man fails with the takedown
and Eliasson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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.
Man tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eliasson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Man somewhat.
Eliasson throws a lazy uppercut
and Man counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Man.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Eliasson is retaining full guard.
Eliasson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Man thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erland Eliasson 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.
Eliasson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eliasson throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Man has closed the distance and engaged Eliasson in a clinch.
Eliasson taking a breather.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Eliasson breaks the clinch.
Skeng Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man darts in trying to clinch
and Eliasson counters with a three punch combo that has Man backing up. Man nods at Eliasson to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man tries to clinch there but Eliasson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Man is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Eliasson's half guard.
Man is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Man 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.
Man is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eliasson sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eliasson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Man.
Man wants to work for an arm triangle but Eliasson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Man is thwarting Eliasson's attempts to control the position.
Man is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eliasson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Eliasson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Man is working away from the top position though.
Man wants to work for an arm triangle but Eliasson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Man sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Eliasson defending well though.
Eliasson trying to control from the bottom.
Eliasson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Man.
Eliasson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Eliasson wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
Man is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eliasson is just riding it out for now. Man eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Man is looking for a kimura here.
Nice strikes from Man there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man thows a huge punch but Eliasson dodges it nicely.
Man is working for a kimura but Eliasson is defending it quite comfortably.
Man is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eliasson sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skeng Man dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Man shoots in but Eliasson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Man tries for a takedown but Eliasson circles away easily
and Eliasson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man dives in and scores a takedown into Eliasson's guard.
Eliasson controlling Man's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eliasson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eliasson wants to stand and escape but Man is having none of it.
Man missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skeng Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Man jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Eliasson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eliasson is controlling Man's posture.
Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eliasson is pulling down on Man's head to control his posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Eliasson trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Man will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skeng Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eliasson looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
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.
Eliasson leaves Man with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Man fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Eliasson to the ground. Man is now in Eliasson's guard.
Man stands up over Eliasson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Eliasson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Man takes a shot to the head.
Man tries to pull guard but Eliasson won't allow it.
Man prevents a body shot from Eliasson.
Eliasson prevents the takedown attempt.
Eliasson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Man tries for a takedown but Eliasson manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man jumps guard but Eliasson stands there with Man around his waist. Man gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man drops down looking for an ankle pick but Eliasson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Man slips under a jab.
Man fails with the takedown
enabling Eliasson to counter with a crisp jab.
Eliasson takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Erland Eliasson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eliasson lands a hook that stumbles Man back into the cage. Eliasson follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Man to the canvas! Eliasson pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Man has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Erland Eliasson!
Erland Eliasson made sure to mention his sponsor, Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Menace Defoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Meen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Defoe comes to the cage accompanied by Bodies. Erik Meen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Menace Defoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erik Meen!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe throws a right hand that misses
letting Meen counter with a right hand.
Meen takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Meen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Meen scores with a jab to the head.
Defoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Meen misses.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
Nice uppercut lands for Meen. That snapped Defoe's head back.
Meen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Defoe misses its target.
Meen misses with a wild combination.
Meen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Defoe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe takes a swing at Meen's ribcage but misses.
Defoe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Meen will feel that in the morning.
Meen slips under a jab.
Meen is looking to clinch.
Defoe is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe misses with an uppercut
and Meen counters with a head kick.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but Meen moved out of range nicely.
Meen throws a head kick that Defoe semi-blocks.
Defoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Meen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Meen takes a step back to recover.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meen manages to avoid it.
Meen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Defoe.
Defoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Defoe is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Meen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Meen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Defoe throws a looping overhand right but Meen ducks down to avoid it.
Meen connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Erik Meen has been cut.
Meen throws a head kick that misses.
Meen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Defoe throws a series of punches but Meen avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meen swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
Meen tries to clinch up but Defoe circles away and keeps his distance.
Meen just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe tries to bum rush Meen with a series of wild strikes but Meen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meen moves out of range as Defoe strikes.
Meen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Defoe misses with a double jab.
Meen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Meen throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Meen to counter with a crisp jab.
Meen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Defoe misses with the body kick
enabling Meen to counter with a crisp jab.
Defoe throws a body punch but Meen moves out of range.
Defoe lands with a hook. Meen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meen misses with a head kick.
Defoe is looking to counter punch.
Meen scores with a head kick.
Erik Meen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Defoe. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe blocks a head kick by Meen.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Meen throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Defoe swings for the body but Meen moves out of range.
Meen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Defoe keeps the fight on the outside.
Defoe scores with a sloppy right hand. Meen should have avoided that one.
Meen wants to land a leg kick but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Defoe misses the jab.
Meen lands a head kick. Defoe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Meen swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Meen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe slips under a jab.
Meen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Defoe under the eye.
Defoe scores with a jab. Meen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Meen.
Meen throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Defoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Defoe.
Meen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That has opened up Erik Meen's cut even more.
Meen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Meen tries a head kick but it misses.
Defoe takes one to the chin there.
Defoe swinging wildly here.
Defoe misses with a right hand
and Meen counters with a left and a right that stings Defoe.
Meen swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Meen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Defoe.
Meen misses with a jab to the body
letting Defoe counter with a right hand.
Defoe swings for the body but Meen moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erik Meen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Erik Meen's cut.
That's time! Defoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick misses from Meen.
Meen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Meen throws a head kick that misses
and Defoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meen blocks the body kick.
Defoe throws a big shot that misses.
Erik Meen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meen lands the left hand.
Meen throws a lazy head kick
and Defoe counters with a straight right hand.
Defoe avoids the head kick by Meen.
Meen misses with a hook.
Meen tries to clinch but Defoe is having none of it.
Defoe thuds his right hand into Meen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Meen throws a shot from downtown. Defoe moves away and avoids it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Meen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Defoe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe blocks a low kick nicely.
Defoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Defoe.
Meen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Defoe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Meen is rocked!
Defoe misses the jab.
Meen is still on wobbly legs! Can Defoe finish him?
Meen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meen seems to have recovered his senses.
Meen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meen.
Meen looks to throw the jab but Defoe is out of range.
Meen staying out of range there.
Meen throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Meen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Meen lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Defoe.
Defoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Defoe.
Meen throws an elbow that misses.
Still in the clinch, Defoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meen has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
A shot in the inside from Defoe.
The cut above Erik Meen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice left hand lands by Defoe.
Meen blocks a body shot from Defoe.
Meen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Defoe lands a shoulder strike.
Defoe throws a big uppercut that drops Meen! More strikes from Defoe and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Meen lies dazed against the cage as Defoe celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Menace Defoe!
After winning the bout, Menace Defoe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davey Gilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davey Gilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, AJ McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Gilly.
Gilly blocks a jab.
Gilly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McKenzie counters with a straight that turns Gilly's legs to rubber! McKenzie pushes forward with more strikes and Gilly goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AJ McKenzie!
An out of breath AJ McKenzie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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