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NJMMA #31: Dean v Lowe PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Murhaa (ranked 3316 p4p, 429 weight class) and Marco Bailley (ranked 4159 p4p, 510 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, King Murhaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Bailley!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murhaa throws out the jab.
Murhaa lands with a right hand.
Murhaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murhaa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bailley misses with a kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murhaa.
Bailley jabs at Murhaa's body.
Bailley connects with a leg kick. Murhaa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murhaa lands a jab-cross combination.
Murhaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Bailley.
Bailley avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Bailley blocks a jab.
Murhaa scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailley throws a push kick but Murhaa slaps the foot to one side.
Bailley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slow jab from Murhaa misses its intended target.
Bailley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marco Bailley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Murhaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bailley doesn't seem phased though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bailley pushes Murhaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Bailley working aggressively here.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Bailley misses with a body punch.
Bailley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailley throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Bailley misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bailley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bailley pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bailley scores with a shot to the side of Murhaa's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Bailley fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailley.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bailley working aggressively here.
Bailley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailley can't find room to land a body shot as Murhaa controls the action.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bailley to keep the fight standing.
Bailley misses with the head strike.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Bailley.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bailleys head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailley working aggressively here.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Bailley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Murhaa to work.
Come on Murhaa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bailley is looking to control Murhaa's arms but Murhaa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bailley has his back to the cage.
Bailley pushes Murhaa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murhaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailley uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bailley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailley throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Bailley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Bailley lands a right hand.
Bailley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bailley takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bailley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bailley tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Murhaa cracks Bailley with a nice body shot.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Bailley.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailley.
Bailley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Murhaa is pushing Bailley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Murhaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bailley backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Murhaa 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.
Murhaa lands a nice shot that snaps Bailley's head back.
Bailley avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
King Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Murhaa moves away from the strike by Bailley.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Bailley moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the liver by Bailley. Beautiful body shot.
Murhaa looking to score a takedown here. Bailley is defending well but Murhaa drives through and ends up in Bailley's guard.
Murhaa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bailley pushes Murhaa off and gets back to his feet.
Murhaa cracks Bailley with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Bailley jabs at Murhaa's body.
Bailley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bailley wants to clinch up but Murhaa keeps it at a distance.
Murhaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marco Bailley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailley staying out of range there.
Murhaa misses with a left hand
and Bailley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murhaa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bailley lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bailley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murhaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murhaa looks to throw the jab but Bailley is out of range.
Bailley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bailley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murhaa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bailley.
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Bailley slips the punch.
Murhaa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bailley.
Bailley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bailley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
A slow jab from Murhaa misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Murhaa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bailley - the referee stops the clock and Murhaa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bailley. Murhaa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bailley looks for the body kick but Murhaa saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailley wants to clinch.
Murhaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bailley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bailley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bailley has closed the distance and engaged Murhaa in a clinch.
Bailley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailley.
Murhaa slows down the pace here.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bailley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Murhaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murhaa closes the distance and clinches.
Murhaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bailley backwards.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Bailley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bailley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King Murhaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murhaa digs a right hand into Bailley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bailley's gas tank.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Bailley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bailley misses with a punch on the inside.
Bailley scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Bailley blocks it.
Bailley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bailley misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailley tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bailley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bailley misses with the head strike.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bailleys head.
Bailley lands a body punch.
Bailley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailley controls his hands.
Bailley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Murhaa jumps into guard, dragging Bailley to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa trying to control the position here.
Bailley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murhaa wants to sweep here but Bailley controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marco Bailley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailley is just out of range.
Bailley thows a body kick. Murhaa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bailley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Murhaa if he has to take too many more of those.
Murhaa throws a hook but Bailley avoids it easily.
Bailley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murhaa rather than just go for the knockout.
A punch combination from Bailley misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Murhaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bailley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Bailley tenderised Murhaa's leg. Murhaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bailley connects with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bailley.
Murhaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bailley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murhaa is able to avoid easily.
Bailley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murhaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bailley throws a leg kick which misses Murhaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Murhaa tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bailley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bailley tries to clinch up but Murhaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Bailley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhaa.
Bailley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Murhaa duly obliges.
Murhaa gets a double leg takedown into Bailley's guard.
Murhaa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bailley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murhaa stays in close to Bailley's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailley is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Murhaa dives into side control.
Bailley tries to escape but Murhaa is in control.
Bailley trying to remain calm as Murhaa controls from the top position.
Bailley wants to get back to his feet but Murhaa drags him back down.
Bailley is looking for a sweep.
Murhaa taking a breather here.
Bailley wants to control but Murhaa postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bailley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murhaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bailley.
Bailley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Murhaa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murhaa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bailley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bailley tries to improve position but can't.
Bailley being controlled for a moment.
Murhaa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bailley keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa slows the pace down.
Bailley is not content to let Murhaa control the position.
Bailley gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Murhaa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bailley wants to control but Murhaa is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to King Murhaa.
I think Murhaa 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Murhaa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brad Bozeck (ranked 2862 p4p, 261 weight class) and Magyan Murko (ranked 4527 p4p, 362 weight class). Brad Bozeck has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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158 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Bozeck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magyan Murko!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bozeck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murko.
A slow jab from Murko misses its intended target.
Bozeck misses with a low kick as Murko jumps back.
Bozeck lands with a nice combination. Murko backs away looking to recover.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murko jumps guard and drags Bozeck to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bozeck is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Murko keeping moving, preventing Bozeck from controlling successfully.
Murko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bozeck trying to control but Murko is working from the bottom.
Bozeck is looking to stand up but Murko won't let him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Bozeck blocks the leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Murko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bozeck throws a combination. Murko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bozeck lands a big head kick that sends Murko tumbling to the mat! Bozeck takes a step backwards and waves Murko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Murko is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murko is still on wobbly legs! Can Bozeck finish him?
Bozeck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murko.
Murko throws a lazy body kick
and Bozeck counters with a huge left! Murko is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bozeck isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Murko from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bozeck!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Bozeck!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zac Brown (ranked 3774 p4p, 326 weight class) and Beta Knox (ranked 3160 p4p, 286 weight class). Knox has chosen Anthrax | Fight Em Till You Can't as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zac Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beta Knox!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Brown tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab by Knox.
Brown tries to clinch
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown tries to clinch
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brown with a body shot.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Brown tries to clinch
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown looks to clinch
and Knox decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard.
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!
Knox scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brown is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Brown is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Knox with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Knox's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Knox postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Brown covers up, he's hurt! Knox keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Knox and the ref steps in to end the fight! Knox can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beta Knox!
An out of breath Beta Knox thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pillow Hands Jr (ranked 2817 p4p, 306 weight class) and Milton Friedman (ranked 2726 p4p, 299 weight class). Milton Friedman acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pillow Hands Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Milton Friedman!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hands Jr misses with a hook.
Hands Jr misses with a straight left.
Friedman slips under a jab.
Friedman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hands Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hands Jr slips a jab from Friedman.
Friedman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hands Jr throws a hook to the side of Friedman's head but Friedman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Friedman feints the counter takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Hands Jr as he connects with a hook.
A low kick from Hands Jr misses
and Friedman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Friedman.
Friedman lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friedman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hands Jr controls Friedman momentarily but Friedman frees himself.
Friedman landing with the ground and pound.
Friedman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedman stands up over Hands Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Friedman lands a couple of digs.
Hands Jr is rocked!
Friedman arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Hands Jr's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Milton Friedman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Menezes (ranked 2529 p4p, 317 weight class) and Dre Battle (ranked 2641 p4p, 338 weight class). Dre Battle is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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191 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Menezes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dre Battle!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Menezes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Battle.
A nice combination there by Battle.
Menezes shoots and misses
and Battle counters with a nice uppercut.
Menezes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Menezes prevents Battle from escaping the position.
Battle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Menezes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Menezes tries for a kimura but Battle is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battle tries to escape but Menezes is in control.
Battle prevents Menezes from moving into mount.
Battle regains half guard, as Menezes was trying to land strikes.
Menezes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Battle sees it coming and defends easily.
Battle is trying to stand up here but Menezes is controlling him well.
Menezes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes seems to be working for a kimura but Battle defends the submission attempt.
Menezes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Battle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Menezes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Battle is defending against the submission attempts here by Menezes.
Menezes prevents Battle from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menezes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Menezes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Menezes is trying to control the action in half guard but Battle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Battle wants to get back to his feet.
Menezes is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Battle reverses the position - he's now on top in Menezes's guard.
Battle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Menezes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Battle has managed to get both his arms back between Menezes's legs - danger averted.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Battle working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Menezes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Battle has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menezes wants to improve his position but Battle is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle wants to stand up but Menezes is controlling the position.
Battle stands up and beckons Menezes to join him on the feet.
Menezes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Battle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Menezes tries to clinch up
and Battle counters with a nice uppercut.
Menezes shoots in for a double leg but Battle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Menezes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Battle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Menezes scrambles back to his feet.
Menezes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Battle.
Battle misses with an uppercut.
Menezes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Battle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Battle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menezes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Battle was well out of range. Poor timing from Menezes.
Battle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from Battle.
Battle is working Menezes over against the cage.
A short right from Battle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menezes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Menezes looking to slow down the pace here.
Maybe Menezes would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Battle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Menezes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Battle is keeping busy.
Battle lands a right hand.
Battle lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dre Battle 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.
Battle misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Menezes.
Menezes moves in looking to clinch but Battle pushes him off.
Nice body punch from Battle.
Battle closes the distance and clinches.
Battle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menezes backwards.
Battle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Battle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Menezes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Battle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Battle throws a combination. Menezes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Battle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Menezes, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menezes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Battle after a bit of a struggle.
Battle is leaning against Menezes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Battle stops a takedown attempt from Menezes.
Battle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Menezes has Battle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Battle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Battle.
Dre Battle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Menezes wants to stall.
Battle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Menezes takes a shot to the head.
Battle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Battle lands a left hand.
Battle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Battle.
Battle scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Battle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Battle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Battle.
Battle cracks Menezes with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Battle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Battle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Menezes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle lands a two punch combo.
Battle connects with a nice looking jab.
Menezes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Battle scores with a nice right hand.
Battle lands with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Battle.
Menezes tries to clinch there but Battle circles away.
Menezes wants to clinch but Battle slips to the side
and Battle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menezes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Menezes is rocked!
Battle scores with a jab.
Oh Menezes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menezes walks into a jab.
Menezes seems to have got his legs back now.
Battle thuds a left hand into Menezes's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle scores with a nice head shot.
Battle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Battle connects with a right hand. Menezes shakes it off.
Menezes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Battle defends it nicely.
Battle swinging wildly here.
Menezes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Battle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menezes tries to close the distance and clinch but Battle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Battle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Battle jabs Menezes right on the nose. Menezes blinks but takes it well.
Battle scores with a one two! Menezes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Battle lands a left and a right that send Menezes crashing to the mat, dazed. Battle thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Menezes wants to clinch
and Battle counters with a crisp right that sends Menezes to the canvas! Battle follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dre Battle!
A victorious Dre Battle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Steel (ranked 2818 p4p, 352 weight class) and Sgt James Doakes (ranked 3065 p4p, 373 weight class). Steel comes into the arena with Accept- Balls to the wall blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mickey Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sgt James Doakes!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doakes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Doakes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Doakes.
A head punch on the inside from Doakes fails to land.
Doakes swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doakes misses with the head strike.
Doakes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
A short body shot lands from Doakes as the two fighters clinch.
Doakes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doakes.
Doakes swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doakes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Doakes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doakes presses Steel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doakes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doakes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doakes lands a left hand.
Doakes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Doakes manages to break the clinch.
Doakes pushes Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
Doakes can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
A short right from Doakes on the inside.
A short left from Doakes.
A bit of stalling here from Doakes.
Doakes scores with a shoulder strike.
Steel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doakes.
Doakes leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doakes lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doakes misses with some punches.
Doakes breaks the clinch.
Doakes moves into the clinch.
Steel tries for a takedown but Doakes manages to get underhooks.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doakes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Doakes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doakes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doakes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doakes darts in and clinches Steel up against the cage.
Steel gets control of Doakes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Steel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Doakes frees his head nicely. Oh but Steel has switched to an armbar! Doakes is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mickey Steel!
In his post fight interview, Mickey Steel gave a big smile as he said 'Thank you to all my fans for coming out to support me! Now....WHO WANTS TO SEE ME KICK JOEY HATTON'S ASS!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Theo Jorgensen (ranked 2172 p4p, 276 weight class) and Christopher The Highway (ranked 3106 p4p, 379 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Theo Jorgensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher The Highway!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jorgensen. The Highway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Theo Jorgensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jorgensen drives through and clinches with The Highway against the cage.
Jorgensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jorgensen swings wildly with an uppercut but The Highway uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Highway misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Highway throws a head punch that misses.
Jorgensen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Highway.
The Highway throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen cracks The Highway with a nice body shot.
Jorgensen misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Highway misses with a punch on the inside.
The Highway is stalling here.
Jorgensen struggles to land a body shot inside as The Highway controls his hands.
A short left from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Highway swings wildly with an uppercut but Jorgensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorgensen lands with a right to the head.
Jorgensen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Highway backwards.
The Highway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jorgensens head.
The Highway misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jorgensen.
The Highway misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Highway prevents a body shot from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Highway backwards.
The Highway looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jorgensen lands a hook that snaps the head of The Highway backwards.
Jorgensen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Highway or not.
Jorgensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jorgensen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jorgensen lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Highway backwards.
Jorgensen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Highway.
Jorgensen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from The Highway fails to land.
Jorgensen lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen lands a right hand.
The Highway misses with the head strike.
Jorgensen blocks a body shot from The Highway.
The Highway throws a punch but it's blocked by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen lands a hook that snaps the head of The Highway backwards.
A frustrated look appears on The Highway's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Highway misses with the head strike.
Jorgensen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jorgensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jorgensen is working The Highway over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jorgensen scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Highway misses with a punch to the body.
Jorgensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Highway looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jorgensen lands with a short shot to the head.
The Highway throws a punch but it's blocked by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen blocks an uppercut.
Jorgensen is leaning against The Highway and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jorgensen throws a punch but it's blocked by The Highway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Highway misses with a body punch.
Jorgensen blocking some punches.
The Highway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Highway is rocked!
The Highway misses with a punch on the inside.
The Highway is still on wobbly legs! Can Jorgensen finish him?
Jorgensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jorgensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jorgensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jorgensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Highway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Highway misses with some punches.
Jorgensen misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jorgensen fails to land.
The Highway blocking some punches.
Jorgensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jorgensen working aggressively here.
The Highway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jorgensen working aggressively here.
The Highway blocks an uppercut.
Jorgensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Highway seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jorgensen.
The Highway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jorgensen tries a body shot but The Highway blocks it.
Jorgensen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Highway or not.
The Highway has a couple of punches blocked by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Highway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jorgensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Highway misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Highway lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jorgensen misses with a punch on the inside.
The Highway blocks an uppercut.
Jorgensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Highway lands a hook that snaps the head of Jorgensen backwards.
The Highway misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Jorgensen.
The Highway misses with the head strike.
Jorgensen blocking some punches.
The Highway blocking some punches.
Jorgensen lands a left hand.
The Highway swings wildly with an uppercut but Jorgensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Jorgensen scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Highway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jorgensen backwards.
Jorgensen has a couple of punches blocked by The Highway.
Jorgensen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from The Highway fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo Jorgensen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jorgensen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Highway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Highway wants to counter with a clinch but Jorgensen pushes him away.
Jorgensen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jorgensen fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Highway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jorgensen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jorgensen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jorgensen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Highway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jorgensen clinches up with The Highway and pushes him back against the cage.
Jorgensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jorgensen blocks an uppercut.
The Highway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Theo Jorgensen has been cut.
Jorgensen tries to throw a body punch but The Highway avoids it by throwing Jorgensen back against the cage.
Jorgensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Highway blocks a body shot from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen lands a right hand.
Jorgensen tries to throw a body punch but The Highway avoids it by throwing Jorgensen back against the cage.
Jorgensen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Highway's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Highway has a couple of punches blocked by Jorgensen.
The Highway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jorgensen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Highway misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jorgensen fails to land.
Jorgensen misses with a body punch.
Jorgensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Highway lands a shot to the body.
The Highway misses with a body punch.
Jorgensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jorgensen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Highway can do to turn this around?
The Highway lands with a left to the head.
The Highway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Highway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jorgensen backwards.
The Highway tries to throw a body punch but Jorgensen avoids it by throwing The Highway back against the cage.
Jorgensen swings wildly with an uppercut but The Highway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorgensen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from The Highway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Highway misses with some punches.
Jorgensen tries to work over The Highway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Highway misses with a punch on the inside.
The Highway misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Highway has a couple of punches blocked by Jorgensen.
The Highway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Highway throws a punch but it's blocked by Jorgensen.
The Highway lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Highway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Highway.
Jorgensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jorgensen digs a right hand into The Highway's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Highway's gas tank.
The Highway lands with a short shot to the head.
The Highway misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Highway throws a punch but it's blocked by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen struggles to land a body shot inside as The Highway controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen takes a shot to the head.
Jorgensen blocking some punches.
Jorgensen lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Highway backwards.
The Highway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jorgensens head.
Jorgensen lands an uppercut.
Jorgensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Highway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jorgensen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Highway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Highway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jorgensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Highway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jorgensen or not.
Jorgensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Highway throws a punch but it's blocked by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen blocks an uppercut.
The Highway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jorgensen's elbow.
Jorgensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Highway scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Jorgensen.
Theo Jorgensen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jorgensen works on The Highway's body with a couple of short punches.
The Highway misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Highway lands with a left to the head.
The Highway lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jorgensen.
The Highway is breathing heavily.
Jorgensen gets through The Highway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jorgensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Highway misses with the head strike.
The Highway misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Highway.
The Highway misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Jorgensen as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Jorgensen.
A head punch on the inside from Jorgensen fails to land.
Jorgensen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jorgensen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Christopher The Highway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Theo Jorgensen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jorgensen sizes up The Highway with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Highway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jorgensen.
The Highway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jorgensen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jorgensen throws a shot from downtown. The Highway moves away and avoids it.
Jorgensen is looking to clinch but The Highway is avoiding it.
Jorgensen wants to clinch.
Jorgensen sets himself, and The Highway steps forward looking for the clinch! Jorgensen avoids it this time.
Jorgensen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Highway keeps the fight on the outside.
Jorgensen clinches with his opponent.
Jorgensen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Highway's elbow.
Jorgensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Highway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jorgensens head.
Jorgensen can't find room to land a body shot as The Highway controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jorgensen.
The Highway swings wildly with an uppercut but Jorgensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorgensen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Highway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jorgensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jorgensen tries a body shot but The Highway blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jorgensen.
The Highway throws a punch but it's blocked by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Highway blocks a body shot from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jorgensen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jorgensen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Highway or not.
The Highway takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Highway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Highway looking to slow down the pace here.
The Highway misses with the head strike.
Jorgensen lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorgensen works on The Highway's body with a couple of short punches.
The Highway throws a head punch that misses.
The Highway misses with a punch on the inside.
Jorgensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jorgensen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Highway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jorgensen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jorgensen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jorgensen fails to land.
The Highway throws a head punch that misses.
Jorgensen works on The Highway's body with a couple of short punches.
Jorgensen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jorgensen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles The Highway! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jorgensen is unloading with more strikes now! The Highway drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theo Jorgensen!
Theo Jorgensen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Curtis (ranked 2616 p4p, 339 weight class) and French Frye (ranked 1596 p4p, 227 weight class). Curtis comes to the cage accompanied by Russian Circles - Geneva. The crowd seem to be enjoying Frye's choice of entrance music: The Chainsmokers - Paris. 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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213 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Curtis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, French Frye!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frye tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curtis was well out of range. Poor timing from Frye.
Curtis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frye staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Curtis finds it's target.
Frye misses with a looping left.
Curtis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frye is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Frye misses with a hook
and Curtis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curtis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curtis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Frye walks into a jab.
Frye uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curtis.
Curtis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frye.
Curtis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Curtis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
French Frye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frye lands a jab to Curtis's midsection.
Curtis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frye throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Curtis misses the target.
Frye misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Curtis misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frye lunges at Curtis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Curtis's hand.
Frye avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Frye throws a jab when Curtis was well out of range.
Frye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.
Curtis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frye.
It looked like Curtis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Frye throws a lazy uppercut
and Curtis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Curtis slips a jab from Frye.
Curtis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frye connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Curtis scrambles back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Frye.
Frye lands a slapping body shot.
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frye.
Curtis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frye swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Frye. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frye scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Curtis doesn't seem bothered though.
Frye throws a right hand that misses
enabling Curtis to counter with a crisp jab.
Frye throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot.
Frye cracks Curtis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Frye moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Frye misses with a wild body shot.
Frye throws an off balance right hand
enabling Curtis to counter with a crisp jab.
Frye cracks a nice hook into Curtis's ribs.
Frye throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Curtis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis misses with a right hand
and Frye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis avoids the body shot from Frye.
Frye fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Curtis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frye throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frye throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Curtis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Curtis pushes Frye back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Frye can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Frye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis scores with a shoulder strike.
Frye lands with a light punch inside.
Frye lands with a left to the head.
Frye swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frye lands a nice uppercut.
Frye leaning against his opponent.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis blocks an elbow strike from Frye.
A short left from Curtis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frye misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frye trying to control the position but instead, Curtis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frye into the cage.
Curtis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Curtis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Curtis tries to work over Frye's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curtis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Frye.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Frye.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frye.
Frye tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Frye back against the cage.
Frye lands an uppercut.
Curtis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frye or not.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frye's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
Frye misses with a punch on the inside.
Frye throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Curtis blocks it with crossed arms.
Curtis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
French Frye dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Frye misses with an uppercut.
Frye connects with a crisp jab.
Frye lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Curtis looks to land a left hand but Frye moved out of range nicely.
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Curtis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Frye fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A combination from Curtis does no damage.
Curtis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Frye throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Frye.
Curtis tries to counter by clinching up but Frye breaks away and moves out of range.
Frye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
Frye throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curtis.
Frye keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curtis.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Frye is just out of range.
Curtis missing with a left hand there. Frye was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Curtis blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Curtis misses its target.
Frye connects with a crisp jab.
Frye tests Curtis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frye misses with a wild body shot.
French Frye seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frye blocks a jab.
Frye throws out a loose jab but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frye misses with a jab, cross combination.
Curtis moves out of range as Frye strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frye throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Curtis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frye is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Frye avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Frye on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frye throws a shot from downtown. Curtis moves away and avoids it.
Curtis lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frye swings widly with a right hand
and Curtis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Frye lands a right hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Frye working aggressively here.
Frye misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frye blocking some punches.
Frye misses with the head strike.
French Frye seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Frye.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Curtis misses with the head strike.
Curtis lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curtis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Frye lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frye is looking to control Curtis's arms but Curtis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Frye has his back to the cage.
Frye tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Curtis.
Frye throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
A right handed body shot lands from Curtis.
Curtis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Frye misses with a punch on the inside.
Frye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frye lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frye can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Curtis.
Frye is breathing heavily.
Frye has Curtis pressed against the cage, preventing Curtis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Curtis scores with a shot to the side of Frye's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Curtis.
Curtis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Curtis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frye misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis lands a left hand.
Frye is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Frye misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frye lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Frye fails to land.
Curtis misses with the head strike.
Frye misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frye fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frye struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Curtis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but French Frye will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Curtis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frye.
Curtis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Frye misses with a hook.
Curtis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Frye misses with a left hand
letting Curtis counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Frye.
Frye misses with a jab to the body
and Curtis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frye swings away with a body shot that misses
and Curtis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Frye throws a predictable looking body shot
and Curtis counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frye lands a body punch in the clinch.
Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frye throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
Frye takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frye avoids the body shot from Curtis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frye throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Curtis misses the target.
Frye misses the body punch
and Curtis counters with a stiff right hand.
Frye ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curtis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frye throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Curtis counters with a right hand to the body.
Curtis lands an overhand right.
Curtis throws a monster overhand right that drops Frye! Curtis follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Curtis!
A relieved looking Frank Curtis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
French Frye was interviewed post fight and said 'My manager is a dumbass muthafucka!!! Read the fucking forums now you nincompoop!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Lo (ranked 1922 p4p, 215 weight class) and Caul Rogba (ranked 1878 p4p, 209 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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227 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackie Lo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caul Rogba!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rogba drives through and clinches with Lo against the cage.
Rogba prevents a body shot from Lo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rogba.
Rogba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogba.
Lo has a couple of punches blocked by Rogba.
Lo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Lo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogba.
Rogba lands a right hand.
Rogba misses with some punches.
Lo swings wildly with an uppercut but Rogba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogba prevents a body shot from Lo.
Lo misses with some punches.
Lo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rogba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rogba misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogba working aggressively here.
Lo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rogba or not.
Rogba lands an uppercut.
Rogba misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Lo.
Lo misses with a body punch.
Lo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rogba misses with a punch on the inside.
Lo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rogba misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Lo.
A short left from Lo.
A head punch on the inside from Rogba fails to land.
Lo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rogba backwards.
Lo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rogba's elbow.
A short uppercut from Rogba.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lo tries to throw a body punch but Rogba avoids it by throwing Lo back against the cage.
Lo blocks an uppercut.
Rogba blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogba.
Rogba tries to work over Lo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rogba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Los head.
Rogba throws a punch but it's blocked by Lo.
Lo lands with a light punch inside.
Lo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lo misses with the head strike.
Lo blocking some punches.
Lo misses with a punch to the body.
Lo misses with a body punch.
Lo working aggressively here.
Lo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rogba backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lo.
A nice left hand lands by Rogba.
Rogba lands with a right to the head.
Lo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rogba throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogba.
Lo lands with a right to the head.
Rogba misses with a punch on the inside.
Lo is working Rogba over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lo fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rogba.
Lo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rogba blocking some punches.
Rogba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogba.
Rogba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lo.
Rogba swings wildly with an uppercut but Lo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lo misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogba.
Lo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rogba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Los head.
Rogba blocks a body shot from Lo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lo.
Rogba blocks a body shot from Lo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lo.
A short body shot lands from Lo as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogba throws a head punch that misses.
Rogba throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lo.
Lo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lo misses with the head strike.
Rogba misses with some punches.
Rogba tries a body shot but Lo blocks it.
Lo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rogba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lo throws a head punch that misses.
Rogba swings wildly with an uppercut but Lo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogba tries to throw a body punch but Lo avoids it by throwing Rogba back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jackie Lo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rogba wants to clinch.
Rogba wants to clinch up but Lo keeps it at a distance.
Lo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lo looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogba is just out of range.
Rogba takes the fight into the clinch.
Rogba can't find room to land a body shot as Lo controls the action.
Rogba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rogba lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lo or not.
Lo lands a shoulder strike.
Jackie Lo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogba misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lo.
Rogba throws a punch but it's blocked by Lo.
Lo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lo.
Rogba misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rogba backwards.
Rogba misses with a punch on the inside.
Rogba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rogba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lo backwards.
Rogba blocks an uppercut.
Lo lands with a light punch inside.
Lo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rogba working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lo.
Lo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rogba lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogba.
Rogba misses with the head strike.
Rogba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lo backwards.
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!
Lo misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rogba.
Lo throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lo.
Rogba throws a punch but it's blocked by Lo.
Rogba has a couple of punches blocked by Lo.
Lo throws a head punch that misses.
Lo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rogba misses with some punches.
Rogba pushes Lo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rogba working aggressively here.
Lo misses with a body punch.
Rogba swings wildly with an uppercut but Lo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Lo.
Rogba throws a head punch that misses.
Rogba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lo.
Lo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lo misses with some punches.
Rogba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogba blocks an uppercut.
Lo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rogba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lo.
Rogba misses with the head strike.
Lo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lo blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rogba.
Rogba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rogba throws a head punch that misses.
Lo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lo tries to work over Rogba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rogba lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lo misses with a punch on the inside.
Rogba throws a head punch that misses.
Lo tries to work over Rogba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rogba has a couple of punches blocked by Lo.
Rogba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lo backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rogba swings wildly with an uppercut but Lo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lo misses with a punch on the inside.
Lo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rogba throws a punch but it's blocked by Lo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogba.
Rogba throws a punch but it's blocked by Lo.
Lo swings wildly with an uppercut but Rogba uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rogba backwards.
Lo throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogba.
A short uppercut from Rogba.
Rogba swings wildly with an uppercut but Lo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Lo - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Caul Rogba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rogba pushes Lo up against the cage in a clinch.
Rogba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lo breaks the clinch.
Rogba wants to clinch up but Lo keeps it at a distance.
Rogba tries to clinch up.
Rogba is looking to clinch.
Lo throws out a loose jab but Rogba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogba tries to clinch but Lo moves out of range.
Lo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rogba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rogba tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rogba wants to clinch but Lo slips to the side
enabling Lo to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogba moves to clinch but Lo breaks away
and Lo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rogba is looking to clinch.
Rogba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rogba closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogba tries a body shot but Lo blocks it.
Rogba working aggressively here.
Rogba throws a punch but it's blocked by Lo.
Rogba throws a punch but it's blocked by Lo.
A short right from Rogba.
Lo is leaning against Rogba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rogba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rogba fails to land.
Rogba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lo.
Rogba takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Lo.
Lo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rogba.
Rogba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lo.
Lo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Nice body punch from Lo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lo lands with a right to the head.
Lo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rogba is rocked!
Lo lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Rogba to his knees! Lo keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackie Lo!
After the big win, Jackie Lo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Free Bands inc. and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Ralph Dean (ranked 1181 p4p, 170 weight class) and Luiz Lowe (ranked 1509 p4p, 210 weight class). Luiz Lowe looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Ralph Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luiz Lowe!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Luiz Lowe has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dean, as that shot connected.
Dean throws out a loose jab but Lowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
William Ralph Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dean lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lowe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dean.
Dean throws a series of punches but Lowe moves out of range.
Dean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lowe gets a clinch.
Dean wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lowe has him pressed against the cage.
Dean stalling against the cage.
A short right from Lowe.
Lowe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lowe.
I was talking to Dean's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dean is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Dean controls the action.
Dean works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dean tries to stall but Lowe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean is trying to break free.
Lowe struggles to land a body shot inside as Dean controls his hands.
Dean throws a head punch that misses.
Dean manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lowe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dean lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A swing and a miss from Dean.
Dean lands a nice shot that snaps Lowe's head back.
Dean tries to bum rush Lowe with a series of wild strikes but Lowe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lowe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dean throws an overhand right that lands on Lowe's shoulder, as Lowe tries to avoid the shot.
Lowe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dean ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lowe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lowe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lowe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dean lunges at Lowe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lowe's hand.
Lowe is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean goes for a small jab and connects. Now Dean goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Lowe stumbles back but Dean runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Lowe to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Lowe will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). William Ralph Dean!
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