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HKFC 45 - McMurray vs Brown PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincenzo Calliente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Koepfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koepfer has chosen Mongol as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincenzo Calliente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephen Koepfer!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calliente keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Calliente shoots for a takedown but Koepfer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Calliente fails with the takedown
and Koepfer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Calliente's guard now.
Koepfer throws and elbow that misses. Calliente uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koepfer's guard. Nice move by Calliente!
Koepfer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Calliente postures up in Koepfer's guard and throws a big left but Koepfer blocks it.
Calliente throws a strike but Koepfer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Koepfer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Calliente looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Calliente looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Calliente!
Calliente landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calliente working the ground and pound.
Calliente stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Koepfer moves out of range of the strikes.
Calliente darts in trying to clinch
and Koepfer counters with a single leg into guard. Calliente didn't expect that.
Koepfer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koepfer thows a big elbow that misses.
Koepfer throws a big right hand that misses.
Koepfer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Calliente, up you get!
Koepfer tries to land a front kick but Calliente steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koepfer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Calliente's half guard.
Calliente is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koepfer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Calliente has managed to free his arm - good work.
Koepfer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Calliente defending well though.
Calliente trying to control but Koepfer postures up.
Koepfer is working for a submission of some sort.
Koepfer trying to control the action but Calliente is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calliente wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koepfer trying to control from half guard but Calliente is working away.
Calliente won't allow Koepfer to pass to mount.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Stephen Koepfer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Koepfer 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.
Koepfer wants to control from the top but Calliente keeps moving.
Calliente is looking to stand up but Koepfer isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koepfer throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Koepfer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Koepfer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Koepfer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Calliente regains guard immediately.
Koepfer looking to sit in guard and control but Calliente gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Calliente lands a couple of elbows.
Calliente throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koepfer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koepfer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Calliente is one step ahead there.
Koepfer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Calliente's guard.
Koepfer trying to control the position from guard on top but Calliente is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calliente wants to sweep here but Koepfer controlling him for the moment.
Koepfer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Calliente works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koepfer has gone for a leg lock! Calliente slips out almost immediately though and dives into Koepfer's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Calliente's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Calliente distracts Koepfer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Calliente will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Calliente pushes down on Koepfer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Koepfer gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koepfer has momentary wrist control but Calliente slips an elbow through the middle.
Calliente distracts Koepfer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Calliente working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Calliente trying to control the position from guard on top but Koepfer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calliente thows a big elbow that misses.
Koepfer trying to control the position.
Koepfer wants to sweep but no luck.
Koepfer trying to control the position.
Calliente throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calliente throws and elbow that misses. Koepfer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Calliente's guard. Nice move by Koepfer!
Calliente is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koepfer is controlling him.
Koepfer throwing strikes from guard but Calliente blocks nicely.
Koepfer throws a big right hand that misses.
Stephen Koepfer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koepfer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koepfer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calliente is keeping the position for now.
Koepfer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koepfer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Calliente wants to get back to his feet but Koepfer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Koepfer gets to his feet. Calliente looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Koepfer shoots for a double leg takedown but Calliente sprawls well. He's pushed Koepfer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stephen Koepfer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Koepfer.
Calliente regains half guard, as Koepfer was trying to land strikes.
Koepfer thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Calliente to regain full guard.
Koepfer wants to pass the guard but Calliente is keeping the position.
Koepfer trying to control but Calliente is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calliente pulls Koepfer in close to prevent any damage.
Koepfer tries to free his leg and advance position but Calliente is retaining full guard.
Koepfer prevents Calliente from getting back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Koepfer shoots in but Calliente avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Koepfer tries to clinch up but Calliente circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Calliente as Koepfer shoots in.
Calliente leaves Koepfer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vincenzo Calliente has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Koepfer.
Calliente throws a nice looking combination but Koepfer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Calliente clinches up with Koepfer and pushes him back against the cage.
Calliente lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koepfer backwards.
Calliente throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koepfers head.
Calliente lands an uppercut.
Koepfer misses with some punches.
Calliente lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koepfer backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Calliente.
Calliente scores with a shot to the side of Koepfer's head.
Koepfer scores with a shoulder strike.
Koepfer gets underhooks to prevent Calliente's takedown attempt.
Calliente decides to pull guard.
Koepfer trying to control but Calliente is working from the bottom.
Calliente seems keen to control Koepfer's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calliente keeping moving, preventing Koepfer from controlling successfully.
Koepfer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Koepfer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vincenzo Calliente has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Calliente moves to clinch but Koepfer breaks away
and Koepfer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Calliente utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koepfer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koepfer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stephen Koepfer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koepfer landing with the ground and pound.
Calliente keeping full guard, as Koepfer tries to pass.
Koepfer pushing down on Calliente's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Koepfer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Koepfer 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Koepfer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Creed Bratton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Hellwig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bratton comes to the cage accompanied by The Best Of Creed. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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279 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Creed Bratton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Hellwig!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Hellwig misses.
Bratton tries to keep at a distance but Hellwig has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hellwig lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bratton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hellwig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hellwig tries to close the distance and clinch but Bratton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hellwig throws a sloppy head kick and Bratton moves out of range easily.
Jim Hellwig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bratton defending well as Hellwig loads up on a big left hand.
Hellwig tries to clinch up.
Hellwig defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bratton.
Bratton blocks a head kick by Hellwig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bratton dodges the punch combination from Hellwig.
Hellwig throws a low kick, looking for Bratton's leg but Bratton calmly moves out of range.
Bratton has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellwig scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hellwig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bratton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bratton.
Hellwig looking to throw knees to the head but Bratton is blocking nicely.
Hellwig tries to throw a body punch but Bratton avoids it by throwing Hellwig back against the cage.
Hellwig misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bratton.
Hellwig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bratton manages to break the clinch.
Hellwig darts in trying to clinch
and Bratton counters with a single leg into guard. Hellwig didn't expect that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hellwig can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hellwig lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bratton!
Bratton somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Hellwig loads up on a big right hand but Bratton slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig fails with the takedown
and Bratton counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bratton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hellwig.
Bratton shoots in for a takedown but Hellwig shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slow jab from Hellwig misses its intended target.
Hellwig misses the jab.
Hellwig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bratton.
Bratton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bratton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bratton is trying for a kimura here. Hellwig looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bratton wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Creed Bratton!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo FINITO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hercules Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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148 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo FINITO!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hercules Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from FINITO. No joy for Gomez on that attempt.
FINITO misses with a few strikes there.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but FINITO sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
FINITO looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with FINITO but FINITO pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ricardo FINITO has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hercules Gomez.
FINITO jabs Gomez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says FINITO as he avoids it easily.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says FINITO as he avoids it easily.
Gomez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from FINITO.
It looks like Hercules Gomez has been cut.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gomez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gomez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gomez dodges the punch combination from FINITO.
Nice sprawl there from FINITO as Gomez shoots in.
Gomez looks gassed!
FINITO lands a glancing blow to the side of Gomez's head.
FINITO jabs Gomez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from FINITO.
FINITO lands with a nice body punch.
FINITO wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez blocks the body kick.
FINITO misses with a two punch combination.
FINITO punishes Gomez's body with a nice straight punch.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gomez is trying desperately to land a takedown but FINITO is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gomez.
Gomez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gomez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
FINITO pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gomez back to the cage. FINITO follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
FINITO scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
FINITO is looking to wear down Gomez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice combination there by FINITO.
Gomez is rocked!
FINITO throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ricardo FINITO is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomez looks for a takedown but FINITO sprawls well.
Gomez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
FINITO uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
FINITO scores with a jab.
Gomez is still on wobbly legs! Can FINITO finish him?
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!
FINITO lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomez at a distance.
FINITO throws a right hand that Gomez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomez also avoids with ease.
Gomez seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
FINITO throws a head kick but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez slips a jab and a cross from FINITO.
FINITO misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
FINITO swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
FINITO misses with a series of wild punches.
FINITO stuffs the takedown attempt from Gomez. Gomez gets slowly back to his feet.
Gomez shoots in and drives through. FINITO sprawls well.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt.
FINITO scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from FINITO. Those never looked like landing.
FINITO throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
FINITO throws a right and a left that Gomez avoids nicely.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but FINITO sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FINITO punishes Gomez's body with a nice straight punch.
FINITO scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gomez doesn't seem bothered though.
Gomez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gomez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but FINITO sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
FINITO digs a good body shot into Gomez's ribs.
Gomez moves forwards but FINITO connects with a nice, crisp jab.
FINITO throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
FINITO misses with the combination.
Gomez tries for a takedown but FINITO sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
FINITO misses with a few strikes there.
Gomez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from FINITO.
FINITO gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but FINITO is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez being controlled here momentarily.
Gomez won't allow FINITO to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomez is stalling in the full guard.
Gomez drops back looking for a leg! FINITO is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and FINITO manages to kick Gomez off! Gomez jumps back into FINITO's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo FINITO dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hercules Gomez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gomez shoots in for a takedown but FINITO shows good takedown defense.
Gomez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. FINITO manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
FINITO trying to keep a closed guard but Gomez is proving a slippery customer.
Gomez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. FINITO swivels though and keeps the full guard.
FINITO controls Gomez momentarily but Gomez frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. FINITO swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but FINITO is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ricardo FINITO has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gomez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in FINITO's half guard.
Gomez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gomez is trying to control. FINITO wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FINITO is trying to stand up here but Gomez is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, if Gomez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gomez is trying to work for a kimura but FINITO is defending well.
Gomez works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gomez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gomez content just to control the position here.
FINITO is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Gomez locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! FINITO is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hercules Gomez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Brogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Pixies - Hey. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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251 lbs
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255 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Brogan!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brogan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Black has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brogan.
Brogan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brogan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
A combination from Black does no damage.
Brogan wants to clinch up but Black keeps it at a distance.
Brogan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Black.
Brogan misses with a double jab.
Black avoids the body shot from Brogan.
Black uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brogan.
Lorenzo Brogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brogan wants to clinch.
Black swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brogan throws a head kick but Black moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Brogan.
Black blocks a head kick by Brogan.
Brogan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Black.
Good leg kick by Brogan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Black shoots in for a double leg but Brogan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lorenzo Brogan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brogan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Brogan shows good takedown defense.
Brogan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Black misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black avoids the head kick by Brogan.
Brogan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Black checks a low kick from Brogan.
Brogan scores with a jab. Black acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black tries for a takedown but Brogan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Black. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Brogan misses the shot to the body.
Brogan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Brogan. Those never looked like landing.
Black has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brogan cracks the inside of Black's front leg.
Black is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brogan.
Brogan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brogan fails to land with a series of punches.
Brogan has closed the distance and engaged Black in a clinch.
Brogan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brogan effectively controlling the action here.
Brogan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black dodges an elbow strike from Brogan.
Brogan breaks the clinch.
Black chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brogan can pounce on him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Black checks a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brogan!
Brogan throws out a leg kick but Black moves out of range and Brogan only half commits.
Brogan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Brogan tenderised Black's leg. Black is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brogan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brogan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brogan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from Brogan tenderised Black's leg. Black is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Brogan.
Brogan forces Black back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brogan breaks the clinch.
Black uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brogan has time to react.
Brogan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brogan. That one must have hurt.
Brogan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brogan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brogan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Black's sensitive parts.
Brogan lands a leg kick that knocks Black off balance momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brogan darts in and clinches Black up against the cage.
Brogan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Black shoots in but Brogan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brogan scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Brogan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brogan clinches up with Black and pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Brogan.
Brogan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Brogan.
Brogan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brogan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brogan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brogan!
Brogan throws a leg kick but Black sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brogan scores with a jab.
Lorenzo Brogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brogan lunges at Black with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Black's hand.
Brogan connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Black stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brogan.
Brogan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brogan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Decent striking displayed by Brogan there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brogan scores with a jab to the body.
Brogan is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Black looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A good leg kick by Brogan.
Brogan feints a jab promting Black to slip. Brogan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Black slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brogan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brogan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brogan.
Brogan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Black takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brogan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Black swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left and a right from Brogan both land. Nice combination.
Brogan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Black on the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Black.
Brogan cracks the inside of Black's front leg.
Brogan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brogan.
Brogan scores with a nice head shot.
Brogan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Black.
Black is rocked!
Brogan Throws a clean left jab. Brogan Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Black's chin! Black crumbles to the ground and Brogan follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Brogan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lorenzo Brogan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben rotslesbergur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butter Beer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben rotslesbergur had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben rotslesbergur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butter Beer!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Beer.
rotslesbergur throws a looping overhand right but Beer ducks down to avoid it.
Beer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Beer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beer lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
rotslesbergur scores a takedown into full mount!
rotslesbergur seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Beer is holding on tight.
rotslesbergur wants to control the pace but Beer is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
rotslesbergur goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Beer turns into him and now he's in rotslesbergur's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
rotslesbergur had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beer defends it easily.
rotslesbergur is striking from the bottom but Beer uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
rotslesbergur strikes from the bottom but Beer uses the opportunity to move to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beer stands up.
Beer lands an overhand right.
Nice shot lands for Beer.
Beer punishes rotslesbergur's body with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Beer. Those never looked like landing.
Beer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
rotslesbergur takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beer misses with a few strikes there.
Beer scores with a jab.
Beer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
rotslesbergur fails in his attempt to clinch.
rotslesbergur moves in looking to clinch but Beer pushes him off.
rotslesbergur tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Beer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
rotslesbergur closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - rotslesbergur lands in his opponent's guard.
rotslesbergur slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
rotslesbergur sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beer's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
rotslesbergur trying to pass the guard but Beer defending well.
Beer tries to kick rotslesbergur off but rotslesbergur keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
rotslesbergur wants to control but Beer is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
rotslesbergur looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Beer wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butter Beer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Beer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. rotslesbergur doesn't seem bothered though.
Beer works rotslesbergur's body with a nice hook.
Beer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. rotslesbergur eats them both and turns towards Beer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Butter Beer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beer misses with a few strikes there.
Beer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beer wants it to stay on the feet.
rotslesbergur shoots in for a double leg but Beer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but rotslesbergur moves away.
rotslesbergur shoots in for a double leg but Beer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben rotslesbergur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Beer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
rotslesbergur slips a jab and a cross from Beer.
Beer misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from rotslesbergur.
rotslesbergur has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A nice combination there by Beer.
rotslesbergur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beer.
Beer lands with a hook. rotslesbergur tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
rotslesbergur misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Butter Beer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beer lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
rotslesbergur tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beer throws a body punch but rotslesbergur moves out of range.
Beer lands a body shot.
Beer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. rotslesbergur looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
rotslesbergur ducks right into an uppercut from Beer.
Beer tries a head kick but it misses.
Beer throws a one two combo.
Beer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beer misses with the combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Beer.
Oooooh!!! Beer has knocked rotslesbergur down with a huge combo! Beer steps away and waves a wobbly rotslesbergur back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Nice uppercut there from Beer.
Oooooh!!! Beer has knocked rotslesbergur down with a huge combo! Beer steps away and waves a wobbly rotslesbergur back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
rotslesbergur is rocked!
Beer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beer connects with a superb combination that knocks rotslesbergur out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Beer before he can land any more shots to the unconscious rotslesbergur!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Butter Beer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mathias Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Noir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcao comes to the cage accompanied by Orgasmatron. Noir is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pride. Marshall Noir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mathias Falcao!
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, Marshall Noir!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcao closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Noir shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Falcao as he jumps to the side.
Falcao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Noir shoots in looking for a takedown. Falcao tries to sprawl out of it but Noir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Falcao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Falcao fails to land with a series of punches.
Noir slips under a jab.
Noir ducks under a wild hook from Falcao.
Falcao cracks a nice hook into Noir's ribs.
Noir feints and then cracks Falcao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Falcao down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mathias Falcao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Noir.
Noir has a takedown stuffed.
Noir misses with a takedown attempt - Falcao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Noir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcao throws a combination. Noir tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Falcao lands with a hook. Noir tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Noir on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao scores with a nice right hand.
Falcao looks to land a combination. Noir sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Falcao throws a right hand that Noir ducks under and follows up with a left that Noir also avoids with ease.
Mathias Falcao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Falcao.
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!
Falcao tries to bum rush Noir with a series of wild strikes but Noir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Falcao tests Noir's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noir walks into a stiff left hand from Falcao.
Falcao stuns Noir with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Noir is trying desperately to land a takedown but Falcao is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Noir.
No joy there for Falcao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Falcao checks a low kick from Noir.
Falcao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noir was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcao.
Noir shoots for a double leg takedown but Falcao sprawls well. He's pushed Noir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Falcao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcao throws a body punch but Noir moves out of range.
Noir ducks under a wild hook from Falcao.
Noir takes one to the side of the head.
Falcao throws an overhand right that lands on Noir's shoulder, as Noir tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Falcao. That snapped Noir's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir shoots in for a takedown but Falcao shows good takedown defense.
Falcao misses with a few strikes there.
Noir avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falcao. Noir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcao throws a hook but Noir avoids it easily.
Falcao lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Falcao defends it nicely.
Falcao throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathias Falcao dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Noir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falcao.
Falcao throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcao misses the target.
Noir takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good shot there by Falcao.
Falcao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Noir in his tracks.
Falcao throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Falcao.
Falcao misses the shot to the body.
Falcao shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Noir eats them both and turns towards Falcao to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Falcao duly obliges.
Noir is rocked!
Falcao stuffs the takedown.
Falcao digs a good hook to Noir's body.
Noir is breathing heavily.
Jab from Falcao.
Falcao stuffs the takedown.
Falcao lands a jab to the nose.
Falcao throws a right and a left that Noir avoids nicely.
Falcao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Falcao swinging wildly here.
Mathias Falcao is winning the standup battle so far.
Falcao throws a shot from downtown. Noir moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcao lands a nice shot that snaps Noir's head back.
Noir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcao.
Noir avoids the body shot from Falcao.
Falcao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Falcao throws a hook to the side of Noir's head but Noir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Falcao.
Falcao misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Noir 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Falcao misses with a body shot.
Noir blocks a jab.
Falcao with a hook.
Noir slips a straight right by Falcao.
Noir with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Falcao to score with a decent uppercut.
Falcao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcao's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Falcao duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir avoids the body shot from Falcao.
Falcao scores with the left hand. Noir knows he should have avoided that one.
Falcao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noir can do to turn this around?
Noir fails with a takedown attempt.
Mathias Falcao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Noir.
A big right from Falcao misses.
Falcao fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcao scores with a hook to the body. Noir takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A combination from Falcao does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathias Falcao dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Falcao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Noir shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Falcao as he avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Falcao.
Noir shoots for a takedown but Falcao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Falcao throws a big shot that misses.
Noir ducks under a wild hook from Falcao.
Falcao lands a jab to Noir's midsection.
Falcao misses with a straight right.
Falcao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Noir.
Mathias Falcao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Noir.
Noir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Falcao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Falcao misses with a wild body shot.
Falcao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Falcao scores with a body shot.
Falcao scores with a shot to the body.
Falcao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Falcao lands a jab to the head.
Noir has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Noir shoots in but Falcao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao cracks Noir with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Falcao misses with a wild body shot.
Falcao takes a swing at Noir's ribcage but misses.
Falcao throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Falcao throws a shot from downtown. Noir moves away and avoids it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Noir might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Falcao has got the better of the exchanges.
Falcao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noir manages to avoid it.
Falcao throws a body punch but Noir moves out of range.
Falcao lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcao throws a body punch but Noir moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Falcao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Noir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Falcao.
Falcao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Noir.
Falcao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Noir momentarily.
Mathias Falcao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falcao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Noir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noir takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marshall Noir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Noir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Falcao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Noir's hands.
Falcao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noir.
Falcao throws a jab when Noir was well out of range.
Noir slips a jab and a cross from Falcao.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noir takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Noir takes one on the button.
Noir takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathias Falcao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Falcao has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:24
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathias Falcao!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Long Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Rentz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dong comes into the arena with Thompson Twins - If You Were Here blaring out of the sound system. Brandon Rentz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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140 lbs
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Long Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Rentz!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rentz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rentz goes for an armbar but Dong turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dong.
Dong tries to free his leg and advance position but Rentz is retaining full guard.
Dong wants to stand and escape but instead Rentz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rentz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rentz has Dong in his guard.
Dong stands up from Rentz's guard - Dong perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dong enables Rentz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rentz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rentz looking to sit in guard and control but Dong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rentz looking for a sweep. Not yet Rentz, not yet.
Dong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong throws a big right hand that misses.
Dong wants to control from the top but Rentz keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong working some strikes from top position.
Dong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dong stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rentz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rentz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rentz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong is refusing to be controlled, as Rentz sits in half guard.
Rentz slows the pace down in half guard.
Dong has his hands clasped together around Rentz's back. He's all about the action.
Dong works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dong pulls Rentz in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Rentz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dong with a poor takedown
and Rentz counters with a shoot takedown. Dong fights it but they end up in guard.
Rentz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rentz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dong dives on top into guard.
Dong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dong trying to control but Rentz is working from the bottom.
Dong throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rentz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dong has picked Rentz up and slammed him! Rentz can't keep hold of the triangle and Dong manages to pass to side control!
Dong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rentz keeps working.
Dong goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rentz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dong but great work by Rentz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rentz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dong has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rentz but great work by Dong.
Dong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rentz has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Rentz's face as Dong controls the position.
Dong tries to advance to mount but Rentz denies him.
Rentz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dong decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rentz to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rentz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dong counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rentz's guard now.
Rentz is looking for a triangle here but Dong uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rentz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Dong dominated that second round.
That's time! Dong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dong with a poor takedown
and Rentz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rentz.
Rentz trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rentz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rentz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Rentz from controlling successfully.
Rentz slips nicely into half guard.
Long Dong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rentz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rentz.
Rentz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rentz is trying to control. Dong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dong wants to control but Rentz is keeping busy.
Dong is pressing down on Rentz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Rentz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dong looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dong looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dong!
Rentz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rentz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dong wants to control but Rentz is keeping him busy.
Dong is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rentz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dong.
Rentz is looking to regain half guard here but Dong keeps moving and retains side control.
Dong looks up at the clock and then as Rentz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dong smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dong wants to control for a moment but Rentz uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Dong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rentz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rentz wants to improve his position but Dong is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dong wants to control but Rentz is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Rentz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rentz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Brandon Rentz!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brumbazz Hulendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyle has chosen Superman Theme as his entrance music. Brumbazz Hulendez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dave Boyle's chin.
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284 lbs
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262 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brumbazz Hulendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dave Boyle!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dave Boyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Hulendez.
Hulendez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hulendez gets a takedown into half guard.
Hulendez thows a huge punch but Boyle dodges it nicely.
Hulendez is trying to control the action in half guard but Boyle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boyle trying to control from the bottom.
Boyle wants to get back to full guard.
Hulendez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boyle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hulendez.
Boyle trying to hold on to Hulendez's head to control him but Hulendez postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulendez trying to control the action but Boyle is working from the bottom.
Hulendez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boyle's head.
Boyle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boyle pulls Hulendez in close to prevent any damage.
Hulendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boyle is keeping the position for now.
Hulendez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boyle dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hulendez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boyle wants to control from the top but Hulendez keeps moving.
Hulendez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boyle is one step ahead there.
Hulendez looking to control.
Boyle passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hulendez stops Boyle from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulendez is trying to improve his position.
Boyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hulendez keeps working.
Hulendez looking for a sweep but Boyle has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Boyle lands a heavy elbow.
Boyle looking to control but Hulendez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulendez is looking to improve his position but Boyle isn't that keen on the idea.
Hulendez is squirming around, avoiding Boyle's attempts to control the action.
Boyle lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Boyle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boyle unloading with bombs!
Boyle controlling his opponent.
Boyle prevents Hulendez from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Boyle dominated that round.
That's time! Hulendez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boyle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dave Boyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hulendez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boyle tries to clinch up.
Boyle throws a looping overhand right but Hulendez ducks down to avoid it.
Boyle tries to clinch but Hulendez is having none of it.
Hulendez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boyle quickly recovers to half guard.
Boyle gets back to full guard.
Hulendez trying to control but Boyle is working from the bottom.
Boyle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulendez is looking to advance position but Boyle has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hulendez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hulendez is squirming around, avoiding Boyle's attempts to control the action.
Hulendez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Boyle controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Boyle.
It looks like Brumbazz Hulendez has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyle looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boyle throwing strikes here but Hulendez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hulendez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boyle landing punches.
Boyle lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulendez is bucking up trying to escape but Boyle cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Boyle tries to control but Hulendez wriggling away.
Hulendez is bucking up trying to escape but Boyle cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Boyle wants to control the pace but Hulendez is squirming around nicely.
Hulendez is trying desperately to improve position.
Hulendez tries to lock up and control but Boyle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dave Boyle has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulendez is squirming around, avoiding Boyle's attempts to control the action.
Hulendez is looking to improve his position but Boyle isn't that keen on the idea.
Boyle trying to control but Hulendez is having none of it.
Boyle looking for a guillotine from mount but Hulendez is having none of it.
Hulendez working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Boyle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brumbazz Hulendez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hulendez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hulendez fails with the takedown.
Boyle wants to clinch.
Boyle misses with an uppercut. Hulendez saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulendez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Boyle is looking to regain half guard here but Hulendez keeps moving and retains side control.
Boyle regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulendez is thwarting Boyle's attempts to control the position.
Hulendez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boyle's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hulendez thows a huge punch but Boyle dodges it nicely.
Hulendez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boyle trying to control but Hulendez postures up.
Hulendez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hulendez is working for a kimura but Boyle is defending it quite comfortably.
Boyle is not content to let Hulendez control the position.
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.
Boyle regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hulendez.
Boyle keeping moving, preventing Hulendez from controlling successfully.
Boyle trying to control the position.
Boyle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boyle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulendez is pushing down on Boyle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boyle is fighting to maintain full guard but Hulendez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boyle is looking for a sweep. Hulendez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hulendez wants to control but Boyle is keeping him busy.
Hulendez trying to pass the guard but Boyle defending well.
Boyle wants to control but Hulendez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boyle moves into full guard.
Boyle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hulendez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boyle prevents Hulendez from moving into mount.
Dave Boyle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyle manages to get back to half guard.
Hulendez is trying to control. Boyle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hulendez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boyle wants to control but Hulendez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boyle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boyle working a defensive guard here.
Hulendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boyle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hulendez's guard.
Brumbazz Hulendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hulendez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boyle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boyle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brumbazz Hulendez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boyle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Boyle!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis McMurray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis McMurray has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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213 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lewis McMurray!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMurray swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
A cross from McMurray lands.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McMurray.
McMurray tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
McMurray clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
McMurray breaks the clinch.
Brown stuns McMurray with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McMurray misses with a looping left.
McMurray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
McMurray scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from McMurray does no damage.
Brown moves out of range as McMurray strikes.
McMurray misses with the combination.
McMurray bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
McMurray looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
McMurray moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Donk. McMurray catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
McMurray tries to sprawl but Brown drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McMurray is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McMurray wants to get back to full guard.
McMurray is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McMurray wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
McMurray is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McMurray's head.
McMurray wants to get back to his feet.
McMurray is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown thows a huge punch but McMurray dodges it nicely.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McMurray defending well though.
McMurray is trying to stand up here but Brown is controlling him well.
McMurray wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McMurray can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brown misses with a head shot. McMurray uses the momentum to regain guard.
McMurray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
McMurray is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control but McMurray is working from the bottom.
McMurray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McMurray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McMurray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brown wants to control from the top but McMurray keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
McMurray has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Brown off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
McMurray misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
A jab from Brown misses.
Brown swings for the body but McMurray moves out of range.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but McMurray ducks down to avoid it.
McMurray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
McMurray takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brown lands a right hook to the body.
McMurray circles away from the clinch attempt
and McMurray counters with a two punch combo.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McMurray.
Brown blocks a jab.
McMurray looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from McMurray misses its intended target.
McMurray takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMurray moves away.
McMurray looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lewis McMurray will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McMurray looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Lewis McMurray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown shoots in but McMurray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brown misses with a hook. McMurray ducked under it nicely.
McMurray on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brown lands a nice shot that snaps McMurray's head back.
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
McMurray slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McMurray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McMurray is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown working McMurray over with strikes.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McMurray defending well though.
McMurray works his way to full guard. Good work.
McMurray managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurray wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McMurray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown 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.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown wants to pass the guard but McMurray is keeping the position.
McMurray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McMurray is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brown wants to control from the top but McMurray keeps moving.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McMurray is keeping the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McMurray wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown content to stall in guard here.
McMurray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
McMurray wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brown lands a couple of digs.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McMurray wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McMurray has Brown pulled in close to control his posture.
McMurray uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown takes a swing at McMurray's ribcage but misses.
McMurray throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brown connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brown connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurray throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMurray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
McMurray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
McMurray throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Brown walks into a left hand.
Brown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McMurray cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from McMurray.
McMurray connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brown. Brown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Some wild striking there from McMurray.
A big right from Brown misses.
McMurray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McMurray misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Brown defending well as McMurray loads up on a big left hand.
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 John Brown will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMurray manages to avoid it.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McMurray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Brown misses with a body shot.
McMurray connects with a single shot there.
Brown throws a hook to the side of McMurray's head but McMurray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McMurray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
McMurray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown drops his hands momentarily and McMurray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brown lands with a good body shot.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
McMurray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McMurray misses the shot to the body.
Brown walks into a stiff left hand from McMurray.
McMurray missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McMurray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brown moves to clinch but McMurray breaks away
and McMurray counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurray thows a body shot but no joy.
McMurray misses with a hook.
McMurray comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McMurray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from McMurray.
McMurray tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot lands for Brown.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from McMurray.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McMurray is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, McMurray circles away and we're back to standing.
McMurray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Brown connects with a body shot that sends McMurray's belly button to the back.
Jab by McMurray.
Lewis McMurray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown cracks McMurray with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from McMurray does no damage.
McMurray misses with a straight right.
No joy there for McMurray, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurray moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McMurray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Lewis McMurray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McMurray scores with a nice head shot.
McMurray punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
McMurray stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McMurray works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Brown looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMurray tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McMurray is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back!
McMurray scores with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurray has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Brown.
Brown is taking damage to the body and head.
Brown is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
McMurray lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by McMurray.
McMurray softening up his opponent with strikes here.
McMurray is looking to control Brown but Brown is wriggling around and keeping busy.
McMurray lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
McMurray scores with punches and elbows.
Brown looking very determined here, making life difficult for McMurray.
McMurray not allowing Brown to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMurray controlling well, preventing Brown from escaping the position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from McMurray. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
McMurray is hanging on to Brown's back as he tries to escape.
McMurray lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
McMurray doesn't have the hooks in and Brown manages to turn into his guard.
Brown postures up.
McMurray is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMurray wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McMurray working a defensive guard but Brown manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis McMurray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McMurray has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis McMurray!
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