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StrikeForce Union #72 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Barzagli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forged Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruno Barzagli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Forged Steel !
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Barzagli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barzagli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barzagli.
Nice uppercut there from Barzagli.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Barzagli has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steel connects with a solid leg kick.
Barzagli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barzagli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Barzagli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barzagli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Steel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steel lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barzagli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel .
Steel walks into a left hand.
Barzagli misses the body punch
and Steel counters with a head kick.
It looks like Bruno Barzagli has been cut.
Barzagli misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Barzagli throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Barzagli there.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel tries to land a body kick
and Barzagli counters with a series of strikes. Steel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barzagli misses with a looping left.
Steel steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barzagli throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Nice body kick there by Steel .
Steel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Steel scores with a spinning back kick!
Barzagli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with a solid body kick.
Barzagli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch combination from Steel misses.
Barzagli looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Barzagli scores with a three punch combo!
That kick from Steel tenderised Barzagli's leg. Barzagli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barzagli to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barzagli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barzagli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steel cracks Barzagli with an open hand slap.
Barzagli throws a series of punches but Steel avoids them all with ease.
Nice body kick from Steel .
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel works over Barzagli's head and body with a nice combination.
Steel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barzagli.
Barzagli misses with a looping right.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barzagli misses with a hook to the body
and Steel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Barzagli throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steel looks to land a combination but Barzagli avoids it well.
Forged Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Barzagli moves out of range easily.
Barzagli scores with a shot to the body.
Steel throws a body kick that misses.
Barzagli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barzagli works Steel 's body with a nice hook.
Jab from Steel .
Steel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barzagli will feel that in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barzagli throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Steel lands with a kick to the temple. Barzagli shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forged Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Barzagli's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Steel takes one on the button.
Barzagli tries to bum rush Steel with a series of wild strikes but Steel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steel lands a leg kick that knocks Barzagli off balance momentarily.
Barzagli swings widly with a right hand
and Steel counters with a solid body kick.
Steel throws an overhand right that has Barzagli reeling! Steel follows up with more punches and Barzagli is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Forged Steel !
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sparring Partner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reed Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sparring Partner has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sparring Partner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Reed Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partner lands a big right hook! Taylor looks hurt but is still standing! Partner lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Taylor falls down and Partner dives in with a huge hammer fist! Taylor's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Partner runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sparring Partner!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lebron Kenda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sao Galileo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lebron Kenda!
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, Sao Galileo !
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galileo connects with a crisp jab.
Kenda looks to clinch
and Galileo counters with a straight right hand.
Kenda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Galileo .
Galileo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kenda is rocked!
Kenda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Galileo .
Kenda looks to land a body kick but Galileo moved away.
Galileo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Galileo lands a jab to Kenda's midsection.
Kenda misses with a combination
and Galileo counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galileo cracks Kenda with a hook to the temple - Kenda is on wobbly legs here! Galileo swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kenda falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Galileo wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sao Galileo !
Sao Galileo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heath Granger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Granger comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Seed 2.0 - Roots kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ryan McCarthy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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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 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Ryan McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heath Granger!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy scores with a takedown into Granger's guard.
Granger is controlling McCarthy's posture.
McCarthy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Granger is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McCarthy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger working a defensive guard here.
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McCarthy preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Granger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like McCarthy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Granger 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.
Heath Granger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Granger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Granger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCarthy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCarthy throws a quick counter head kick but Granger was just out of range.
Heath Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Granger sprawls well initially but McCarthy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McCarthy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Granger sees it coming and defends easily.
Granger is trying to get back to full guard.
McCarthy is pressing down on Granger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Granger is holding on for now.
McCarthy not doing much here.
Granger wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Granger is just riding it out for now. McCarthy eventually gives up the hold.
McCarthy not doing much here.
Granger is trying to maintain the position but McCarthy is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Granger is not content to let McCarthy control the position.
McCarthy controlling the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Granger tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from McCarthy misses its target.
We've been told by McCarthy's head coaches at Red Tri-Angle Gym. 15 Coaches/13 Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granger throws out the jab.
McCarthy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Granger thows a leg kick but McCarthy checks it
and McCarthy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Granger won't be happy with that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Granger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from McCarthy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan McCarthy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McCarthy swings for the body but Granger moves out of range.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.
McCarthy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Granger looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
McCarthy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
McCarthy slips under a jab.
McCarthy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Granger swings widly with a right hand
and McCarthy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Granger wants to land a leg kick but McCarthy is out of range.
Ryan McCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McCarthy.
Nice uppercut there from McCarthy.
It looks like Heath Granger has been cut.
Granger is looking to clinch but McCarthy is avoiding it.
McCarthy checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCarthy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Granger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCarthy counters with a series of strikes. Granger will be more careful next time no doubt.
Granger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCarthy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Granger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Granger tries to clinch up.
Granger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCarthy slips under a jab from Granger.
A combination from Granger does no damage.
McCarthy is looking for a counter combo.
Granger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Granger can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a combination. Granger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Granger is rocked!
Ryan McCarthy is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy slips a jab from Granger.
Granger is still on wobbly legs! Can McCarthy finish him?
McCarthy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Granger seems to have recovered his senses.
Granger tries to clinch but McCarthy moves out of range.
A low kick from Granger is predictable there
and McCarthy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Granger connects with a crisp jab.
Granger tries to clinch up.
Granger throws a chopping leg kick but McCarthy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Granger misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCarthy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Granger misses.
It looked like McCarthy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
Granger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCarthy at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Granger. Beautiful body shot.
McCarthy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Granger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Granger keeps moving.
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
Granger keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Granger is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Granger tries to bum rush McCarthy with a series of wild strikes but McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Granger throws a right hand that misses
and McCarthy counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ryan McCarthy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Heath Granger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McCarthy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Granger.
McCarthy lands a nice hook to Granger's body. Granger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCarthy throws a push kick but Granger slaps the foot to one side.
Granger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Granger is looking to clinch.
McCarthy is looking to counter with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as McCarthy blocks the leg kick.
McCarthy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Granger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCarthy is out of range.
McCarthy is looking to wear down Granger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Granger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCarthy is out of range.
McCarthy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Granger sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy walks into a stiff left hand from Granger.
Granger looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
McCarthy is looking for a counter combo.
McCarthy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Granger throws a low kick, looking for McCarthy's leg but McCarthy calmly moves out of range.
McCarthy appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger lands a really nice looking cross but McCarthy seems unphased.
Granger pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCarthy is out of range and Granger settles back down.
McCarthy shoots in but no luck this time.
Granger tries to clinch
and McCarthy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Granger forces McCarthy back against the cage and clinches.
McCarthy dodges an elbow strike from Granger.
Granger is pushing McCarthy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCarthy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Heath Granger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger lands a shot to the body.
Granger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Granger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCarthy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Granger has a couple of punches blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy is trying to drag Granger to the mat but Granger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Granger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Granger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCarthy.
McCarthy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granger throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCarthy looking to score a takedown here. Granger is defending well but McCarthy drives through and ends up in Granger's guard.
Granger looking to control.
Granger pulls McCarthy in close to prevent any damage.
McCarthy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McCarthy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Granger is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy controls the position.
McCarthy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Granger has escaped the position, nice work there.
McCarthy happy to just control the position for now.
Ryan McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heath Granger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McCarthy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan McCarthy!
A determined Ryan McCarthy didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirty WhiteBoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Mercenarul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dirty WhiteBoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, George Mercenarul!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - WhiteBoy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
WhiteBoy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
George Mercenarul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercenarul keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Mercenarul misses the target.
Mercenarul with a nice cross.
Mercenarul 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.
Mercenarul feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends WhiteBoy sprawling to the canvas! WhiteBoy rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mercenarul finish him?!
WhiteBoy is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
WhiteBoy walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Mercenarul! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Mercenarul!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Smash Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Grimrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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205 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
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204 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Smash Punch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Grimrock!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punch throws a body punch but Grimrock moves out of range.
Punch throws a right and a left that Grimrock avoids nicely.
Grimrock connects with a right hand. Punch shakes it off.
Punch looks to land a combination but Grimrock avoids it well.
Grimrock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Punch misses.
Punch throws a series of punches but Grimrock avoids them all with ease.
Grimrock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grimrock has Punch up against the cage in a clinch.
Grimrock can't find room to land a body shot as Punch controls the action.
Punch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Punch takes an elbow to the forehead.
Punch avoiding damage as Grimrock throws knees to the body.
Grimrock tries to throw a body punch but Punch avoids it by throwing Grimrock back against the cage.
Punch takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimrock lands a nice elbow.
Grimrock digs a right hand underneath Punch's ribcage. Punch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimrock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Punch's efforts to push away.
Grimrock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grimrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Punch avoids the damage to the body.
Grimrock lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Grimrock.
Punch is breathing heavily.
Grimrock lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Smash Punch has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grimrock obliges.
Grimrock lands with a right to the head.
Grimrock lands an elbow just above Punch 's eye.
Grimrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grimrock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Grimrock as the two fighters clinch.
Grimrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Punch or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimrock cracks Punch with a nice body shot.
Grimrock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Grimrock as the two fighters clinch.
Grimrock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Punch takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grimrock lands an elbow just above Punch 's eye.
A short right from Grimrock.
Grimrock lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Grimrock.
Grimrock crunches a lovely knee into Punch's ribcage.
Grimrock lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grimrock.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimrock.
Grimrock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Grimrock - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grimrock lands a body shot.
Grimrock lands a good knee to the midsection. Punch won't want to take too many of those.
A short body shot lands from Grimrock as the two fighters clinch.
Grimrock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grimrock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Punch's defenses.
Grimrock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Punch takes an elbow to the temple.
Punch takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grimrock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Punch seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Grimrock can turn it around.
Grimrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grimrock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Punch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punch takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grimrock lands a nice elbow.
Grimrock landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Grimrock.
Grimrock lands a right hand.
Grimrock digs a right hand into Punch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Punch's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grimrock.
Grimrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimrock.
Smash Punch's cut is getting worse.
Nice elbow from Grimrock.
Grimrock lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Grimrock.
A right hand to the body from Grimrock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimrock lands a body shot.
Grimrock lands an elbow that stopped Punch in his tracks for a moment.
Grimrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Grimrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Smash Punch's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Punch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimrock moves away.
Punch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grimrock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grimrock.
Punch tries to keep at a distance but Grimrock has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Grimrock on the inside.
Grimrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee Grimrock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grimrock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Punch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right from Grimrock on the inside.
Grimrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimrock.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grimrock lands an elbow that stopped Punch in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Grimrock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punch takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grimrock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grimrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Punch backwards.
Grimrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch is trying to break free.
Grimrock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Punch.
Punch takes a knee to the side of the body.
Grimrock lands a knee to the body.
Grimrock is leaning against Punch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grimrock lands a knee to the body.
Grimrock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Punch's defenses.
Grimrock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Punch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Grimrock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Punch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Grimrock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grimrock working Punch over with knees to the body.
Grimrock lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Grimrock as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Grimrock.
Grimrock lands with a short shot to the head.
Grimrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grimrock lands an elbow that stopped Punch in his tracks for a moment.
Nice body punch from Grimrock - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Grimrock.
Grimrock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Grimrock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grimrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grimrock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grimrock crunches a lovely knee into Punch's ribcage.
Grimrock digs a right hand into Punch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Punch's gas tank.
Grimrock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grimrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Grimrock.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimrock.
Smash Punch's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Grimrock presses Punch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grimrock lands a shot to the body.
Grimrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Punch backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Grimrock.
Grimrock scores with a hook to the body.
Grimrock lands a left hand.
Grimrock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grimrock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimrock landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grimrock lands an elbow inside that Punch shrugs off.
Grimrock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Punch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grimrock lands a nice elbow.
Grimrock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jeez, Smash Punch's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Grimrock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grimrock lands an elbow inside that Punch shrugs off.
Grimrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Punch is rocked!
Grimrock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Punch.
Oh Punch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimrock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Punch seems to have got his legs back now.
Grimrock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grimrock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Grimrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Smash Punch'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Grimrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Grimrock.
Punch misses with a series of wild punches.
Grimrock closes the distance and pushes Punch back into the cage.
Grimrock can't find room to land a body shot as Punch controls the action.
Grimrock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Punch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Punch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grimrock has him pressed against the cage.
Grimrock lands an elbow inside.
Grimrock lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punch takes an elbow to the temple.
Grimrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grimrock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Grimrock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Punch's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Smash Punch's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lee Grimrock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Pan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Lacroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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162 lbs
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164 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Pan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Remy Lacroix!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacroix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pan's hands.
Pan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Red Tri-Angle Gym. 15 Coaches/13 Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Pan fails to land the takedown.
Lacroix lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lacroix scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Lacroix 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.
Lacroix fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pan on the side of the head.
Pan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pan is trying to get an arm triangle but Lacroix is defending well.
Pan is trying to get an arm triangle but Lacroix is defending well.
Pan trying to control the position but Lacroix is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacroix gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pan stops Lacroix from getting back to his feet.
Pan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lacroix pushes Pan off looking to stand but Pan dives back in and keeps control.
Lacroix controlling the position well.
Lacroix is looking to get back to is feet but Pan passes into side control.
Lacroix can't do much from the bottom here.
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Lacroix is looking to regain half guard here but Pan keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lacroix isn't going anywhere.
Pan working away.
Lacroix pushes Pan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lacroix wants to control but Pan postures up.
Pan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lacroix, who protects the arm well.
Lacroix tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lacroix is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Lacroix wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix parries the strikes from Pan easily there. Pan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lacroix to escape.
Lacroix wants to get back to his feet.
Pan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lacroix is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lacroix is looking to regain half guard here but Pan keeps moving and retains side control.
Pan is trying to get an arm triangle but Lacroix is defending well.
Lacroix wants to get back to his feet but Pan drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lacroix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lacroix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lacroix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pan's hands.
Nice sprawl there from Lacroix as Pan shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Pan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lacroix is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lacroix jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lacroix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lacroix throws a series of punches but Pan avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Lacroix dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice jab there from Lacroix.
Lacroix's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pan under the eye.
Lacroix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lacroix, as that shot connected.
Pan walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacroix throws a one two combo.
Lacroix catches Pan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Remy Lacroix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lacroix catches Pan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pan takes one to the side of the head.
Lacroix falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lacroix wants to get back to his feet.
Lacroix controlling the position for now.
Lacroix is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pan's back!
Lacroix keeps control of the position easily here as Pan tries to buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Lacroix has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Lacroix.
Lacroix not allowing Pan to control his hands.
I would not like to be Pan right now.
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.
Peter Pan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lacroix is not going to allow Pan to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Lacroix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lacroix lands with a nice body punch.
Lacroix thuds his right hand into Pan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lacroix scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacroix lands a two punch combo.
Pan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lacroix counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacroix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pan in his tracks.
Lacroix throws a shot to the body.
Lacroix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lacroix to the ground. Pan is now in Lacroix's guard.
Lacroix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pan throws a big right hand that misses.
Lacroix is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lacroix wants to get back to his feet but Pan passes into half guard.
Lacroix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lacroix blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pan is trying to control the action in half guard but Lacroix is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pan seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lacroix is trying is best to control the position here.
Pan is working for a submission of some sort.
Pan prevents Lacroix from standing back up.
Lacroix wants to control but Pan is keeping busy.
Pan misses with a head shot. Lacroix uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lacroix has his hands on Pan's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix wants to stand up but Pan is controlling him.
Lacroix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lacroix wants to stand but Pan is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lacroix scores with a nice strike.
Lacroix tests Pan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lacroix moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix lands a jab to the head.
Pan moves out of range of the strikes.
Pan tries to counter by clinching up but Lacroix breaks away and moves out of range.
Lacroix throws a right hand that Pan ducks under and follows up with a left that Pan also avoids with ease.
Pan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lacroix connects with a single shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lacroix lands with a nice combination. Pan backs away looking to recover.
Peter Pan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Remy Lacroix is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lacroix moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remy Lacroix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lacroix 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remy Lacroix!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quincy McBonebrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Djin Kvasir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvasir is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nightmare. Djin Kvasir has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Quincy McBonebrook's chin.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quincy McBonebrook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Djin Kvasir!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBonebrook scores with a kick to the midsection.
McBonebrook throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by McBonebrook. That's going to slow Kvasir down.
Kvasir goes for a double leg but McBonebrook avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McBonebrook continues to drive forward.
McBonebrook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McBonebrook is looking to slow Kvasir down with leg kicks.
Decent striking displayed by McBonebrook there.
McBonebrook darts in and clinches Kvasir up against the cage.
Kvasir is looking to take this one to the mat.
McBonebrook lands a right hand.
Kvasir has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McBonebrook after a bit of a struggle.
Quincy McBonebrook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djin Kvasir.
McBonebrook lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kvasir backwards.
McBonebrook lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McBonebrook creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McBonebrook lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Djin Kvasir has been cut.
Kvasir looks winded!
Kvasir is trying to pull guard but McBonebrook has him pressed against the cage.
McBonebrook landing knees to the head.
McBonebrook lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBonebrook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kvasir tries to keep at a distance but McBonebrook has taken the fight into the clinch.
McBonebrook prevents the takedown attempt.
Kvasir drops down looking for an ankle pick but McBonebrook pulls his leg out and moves away.
McBonebrook lands a big right hand that sends Kvasir crashing to the mat! McBonebrook stays standing though and waves Kvasir back to his feet!
Kvasir is rocked!
Crack! McBonebrook connects with the perfect overhand right and Kvasir falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for McBonebrook!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quincy McBonebrook!
The defeated Djin Kvasir had this to say: 'next time is the time'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akoni Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stein comes to the cage accompanied by Red - Falling Sky. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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210 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Stein!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akoni Gray!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gray connects with a body shot.
Gray misses with a right hand
and Stein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gray thinking.
Decent striking displayed by Gray there.
Stein lands a glancing blow to the side of Gray's head.
Gray takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gray blocks a jab.
Gray loads up on a big right hand but Stein slips the punch.
As Gray tries to get set, Stein tries to push him back and clinch up but Gray manages to avoid the attempt.
Stein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gray throws a low kick but Stein moves out of range easily.
Gray takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stein.
Gray shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stein moves out of range of the leg kick from Gray.
Stein scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein connects with a body shot that sends Gray's belly button to the back.
Stein throws the kick towards the body but Gray avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Gray blocks the low kick.
Stein lands with a nice body punch.
Gray lands a front kick.
Gray takes one on the button.
Stein throws a head kick that half lands.
Stein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gray moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gray with a jab.
Gray throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Stein. That snapped Gray's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Stein misses.
Stein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stein moves into the clinch successfully.
Gray looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein misses with the head strike.
Gray works on Stein's body with a couple of short punches.
Stein digs a right hand into Gray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gray's gas tank.
Stein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stein misses with some punches.
Gray controlling the action here for a moment.
Stein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gray presses Stein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Gray controls the action.
Stein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stein.
Gray lands an uppercut.
Gray lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gray stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Gray.
Stein digs a right hand underneath Gray's ribcage. Gray let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gray.
Gray dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
I was talking to Stein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Gray on the inside.
Gray misses with some punches.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from Gray.
Stein is breathing heavily.
Stein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Stein fails to land.
Good body shot from Stein.
Gray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stein tries to land a front kick but Gray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stein misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Stein misses
and Gray counters with a straight right hand.
Stein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gray throws a big shot that misses.
Stein is looking to counter the offense by Gray and move into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stein.
Stein swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
Gray catches Stein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gray.
Stein looks to throw the jab but Gray is out of range.
Stein needs to keep his hands up - Gray had a free shot at his head there.
Stein missing with a left hand there. Gray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Gray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stein throws a body shot but no joy.
Stein throws a wild body kick that Gray sees coming a mile off.
Gray is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gray.
Stein looks to land a body kick but Gray moved away.
Gray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Stein dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stein throws a push kick but Gray slaps the foot to one side.
Stein looks to land a body kick but Gray moved away.
Stein throws out a loose jab but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein misses with a hook. Gray ducked under it nicely.
Gray throws a push kick but Stein slaps the foot to one side.
Gray throws a body kick that misses.
Gray keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gray.
Stein moves out of range of the strikes.
Stein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray cracks Stein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Stein misses.
Gray paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gray scores with a shot to the body.
Stein throws a body punch but Gray moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good leg kick by Stein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gray circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Gray to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Gray steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stein. That one must have hurt.
Stein throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
Gray misses the jab.
Stein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gray looks to land a right hand but Stein moved out of range.
Stein throws a hook but Gray blocks it.
Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stein!
A telegraphed right hand from Gray misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray catches Stein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gray misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein throws a good cross that connects.
Stein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stein is leaning against Gray and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Gray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stein throws a head punch that misses.
Gray can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stein.
Gray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein lands a shoulder strike.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gray lands a hook that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein swings wildly with an uppercut but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Gray.
Gray blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
Frank Stein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Stein - that landed with a thud.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Gray controls his hands.
Stein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stalling in the clinch from Gray.
Gray struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Stein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gray struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Stein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stein misses with a punch on the inside.
Gray misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Stein.
Gray breaks the clinch.
Stein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stein gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gray's brow.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Gray avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gray fails to land.
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!
Stein blocking some punches.
Stein prevents a body shot from Gray.
Stein throws a punch but it's blocked by Gray.
Gray looking to stall.
Gray blocks an uppercut.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Stein.
Gray lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gray struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Stein misses with the head strike.
Stein prevents a body shot from Gray.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein.
Gray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Stein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stein misses with a left hand
and Gray counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gray blocks a leg kick.
Gray thuds his right hand into Stein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stein throws out a leg kick but Gray moves out of range and Stein only half commits.
Gray on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gray throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stein throws a front kick that sends Gray stumbling back into the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stein walks into a straight right hand from Gray.
Gray defending well as Stein loads up on a big left hand.
Stein slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stein cracks Gray with an open hand slap.
Gray takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stein has Gray up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stein.
Stein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gray prevents a body shot from Stein.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Gray avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Gray lands a body shot.
Stein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gray misses with some punches.
Stein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein wants to stall.
Stein tries to stall but Gray uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maybe Stein would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein.
It looks like Akoni Gray has been cut.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Gray controls his hands.
Stein scores with a shot to the side of Gray's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray is leaning against Stein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gray takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gray avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
Stein tries a body shot but Gray blocks it.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gray dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Gray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gray misses with a punch to the body.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gray working aggressively here.
Gray misses with a punch to the body.
Gray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Stein.
Stein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Gray.
Gray blocks the elbow strike.
Gray lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gray lands with a short shot to the head.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Gray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Gray presses Stein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gray lands a shot to the body.
Gray lands a body punch.
Gray is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gray lands a body punch.
Gray lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein prevents a body shot from Gray.
Gray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein blocking some punches.
Stein swings wildly with an uppercut but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gray tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Gray back against the cage.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein tries a body shot but Gray blocks it.
Stein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stein is struggling to control the position.
Gray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Akoni Gray just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gray's head backwards.
Gray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Gray misses its intended target.
Gray checks a leg kick nicely.
Stein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gray misses with a looping right.
Stein gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gray counters with a thumping low kick.
Good leg kick by Stein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gray avoids the body shot from Stein.
Gray misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein with a jab.
Stein misses the shot to the body.
Stein throws a jab but it's blocked by Gray.
Gray throws a hook but Stein avoids it easily.
Stein just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stein.
Stein tries to land a front kick but Gray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Stein misses
and Gray counters with a straight right hand.
Gray avoids the body shot from Stein.
Gray looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gray.
Stein is looking to land body kicks.
Stein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A bone on bone clash there as Gray blocks the leg kick.
Frank Stein is winning the standup battle so far.
Stein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gray lunges at Stein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stein's hand.
Gray keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Gray.
Stein jabs at Gray's body.
Stein throws a leg kick
and Gray counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stein throws out a loose jab but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gray throws a hook but Stein blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stein. Stein obviously looking to wear him down.
Gray moves out of range of the body kick from Stein.
Gray misses with a body shot.
Gray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stein.
And Stein counters with a quick kick to the body but Gray blocks it.
Gray throws a low kick but Stein moves out of range easily.
Gray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stein misses with the body kick
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
Gray lands with an uppercut that bounces Stein off the cage and back into range.
Gray feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stein takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stein. Gray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gray misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gray throws a hook to the side of Stein's head but Stein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stein lands a nice shot that snaps Gray's head back.
Stein throws the kick towards the body but Gray avoids it.
Stein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stein moves out of range of the strikes.
Stein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gray manages to avoid it.
Gray lands a lovely overhand right.
Stein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein misses with a body kick.
Gray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gray darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stein misses with a wild body shot.
Gray goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stein slips a jab and a cross from Gray.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Gray.
Gray throws the left hand but Stein avoids the punch easily.
Stein scores with a body shot.
Gray throws a shot from downtown. Stein moves away and avoids it.
Gray is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gray throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stein can pounce on him.
Stein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stein throws a head kick but Gray moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akoni Gray dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Gray takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Stein slips under a jab from Gray.
Stein lands a jab to the head.
Gray misses with a looping right.
Stein lands with an uppercut that bounces Gray off the cage and back into range.
Stein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gray. That did some damage!
Gray throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A head kick from Stein lands but Gray takes it in his stride.
Gray swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch but Gray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gray throws a shot from downtown. Stein moves away and avoids it.
Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein works the jab nicely.
Stein throws a low kick, looking for Gray's leg but Gray calmly moves out of range.
Stein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stein throws a leg kick but Gray sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gray takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Gray misses.
Nice defenses there by Stein.
Stein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gray checks a low kick from Stein.
Stein throws a leg kick
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gray throws a sloppy head kick and Stein moves out of range easily.
Gray throws a good cross that connects.
Gray misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Gray misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stein staying out of range there.
Gray throws a shot from downtown. Stein moves away and avoids it.
Stein fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein thows a leg kick but Gray checks it
and Gray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gray takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stein is looking to land body kicks.
Stein misses with a low kick.
Gray missing with a left hand there. Stein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Stein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stein misses with a body kick.
Stein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein lands with a straight right. Gray didn't see that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stein.
Stein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gray is out of range and Stein settles back down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gray.
Gray's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gray throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Stein slips a jab from Gray.
Stein tries to clinch there but Gray circles away.
Gray cracks Stein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gray slips under a jab.
Stein throws a lazy right hand but Gray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gray throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gray.
Stein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein is looking to score with low kicks.
Gray lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Gray misses its intended target.
Gray misses with a looping right.
Stein is looking to counter the offense by Gray and move into the clinch.
Stein slips a jab from Gray.
Gray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
Stein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gray checks a low kick from Stein.
Gray throws a hook but Stein blocks it.
Stein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gray was well out of range. Poor timing from Stein.
Gray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gray connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stein. Stein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch but Gray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gray! But no joy.
Gray misses with a hook. Stein ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akoni Gray.
I think Gray has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Akoni Gray!
Akoni Gray is the new light heavyweight champion!
Akoni Gray decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Frank Stein had this to say: 'It's not alive!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armando Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgy Brah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with America Fuck Yeah blaring out of the sound system. Brah has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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186 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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armando Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edgy Brah!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been informed that Brah 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.
Brah works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Brah, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armando Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brah lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brah tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brah to the ground. Brah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brah now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gracie dives in and grabs Brah's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brah pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brah, as that shot connected.
Brah moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Brah to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Brah stuffs the takedown.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brah throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
Brah has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Brah sprawls well.
Brah is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gracie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Brah scores with a jab.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Brah counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brah.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brah lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Brah is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A lazy left from Brah finds it's target.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Brah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Brah lands.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Brah scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Brah lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Brah as he connects with a hook.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brah scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Armando Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Brah tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Edgy Brah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Brah counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gracie's knee momentarily.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brah to score with a decent uppercut.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Brah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brah cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Brah scores with a nice head shot.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Brah circles away easily
and Brah counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Brah circles away easily
and Brah counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Brah to acknowledge the strikes.
Brah connects with an inside leg kick.
Brah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gracie shoots and misses
enabling Brah to counter with a crisp jab.
Brah works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brah lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie dives in and grabs Brah's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brah pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Brah's corner calls for a 1-2. Brah obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from Brah as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
A jab from Brah finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good shot there by Brah.
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brah, who protects the arm well.
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brah's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brah managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gracie.
Brah wants to get back to his feet but Gracie drags him back down.
Gracie wants to control but Brah is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah is trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie wants to control but Brah is keeping him busy.
Brah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brah is trying to buck Gracie off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brah is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gracie asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brah is trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brah pushes Gracie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
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.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brah, who protects the arm well.
Brah is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brah knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Brah!
Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Brah can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Brah really wants to buck Gracie off and get back to his feet.
Brah is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brah's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Brah defends it well.
Brah really wants to buck Gracie off and get back to his feet.
Brah somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Brah leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Brah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brah cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Brah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armando Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
A jab from Brah does it's job there.
Brah lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brah lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brah scores with a nice head shot.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brah defends it nicely.
Brah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.
Brah lands a jab to the head.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brah tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brah to the ground. Brah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brah scores with a jab.
Brah scores with a hook.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Brah sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brah throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Brah bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Brah counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armando Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brah fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
A jab from Brah does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Brah there.
Armando Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brah lands with an overhand left.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brah as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brah pinned against the cage. Brah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brah throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Brah counters with a nice body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brah. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice cross by Brah.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brah connects with a single shot there.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brah sprawls well. Brah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Brah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Brah to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie with a poor takedown
enabling Brah to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brah connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Brah connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Edgy Brah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Nice body punch from Brah.
Brah slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brah connects with a single shot there.
Brah gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Brah manages to retain guard.
Brah keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brah wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Brah pushes Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Brah stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brah wants it to stay on the feet.
Brah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gracie shoots and misses
letting Brah counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brah, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Brah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Brah lands.
Brah scores with a jab to the head.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Brah sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brah lands with a shot to the body.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brah connects with the punch.
Good exchange - Brah coming out on top.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brah's waist but Brah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Brah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brah feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Armando Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brah digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgy Brah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brah 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgy Brah!
Post fight, Edgy Brah stared into the camera and said 'Armando Gracie go roll my blunt bum. '.
In defeat, Armando Gracie stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win you lose - God BLESS AMERICA'.
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