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APF 69 - Nearly.. PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Rudderme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big thighs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dutch Rudderme has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dutch Rudderme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big thighs!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rudderme throws a leg kick
and thighs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
thighs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rudderme's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rudderme is adopting a defensive guard.
Rudderme's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rudderme looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
thighs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rudderme is proving hard to escape from.
Rudderme uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rudderme swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and thighs counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rudderme!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rudderme tries to lock up and control but thighs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudderme is desperately trying to improve his position but thighs has a good base and remains in mount.
Rudderme slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rudderme kicks thighs off and gets back to his feet.
thighs throws a head kick but Rudderme moves out of range.
thighs tries a head kick but it misses.
thighs misses with a head kick.
Rudderme throws a sloppy head kick
and thighs counters with a thumping low kick.
Rudderme misses with a double jab
and thighs counters with a big head kick but Rudderme shrugs it off.
A good leg kick by thighs.
Rudderme shoots in looking for a takedown but thighs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rudderme's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
thighs connects with a high kick.
Rudderme misses with a double jab
and thighs counters with a head kick. That will keep Rudderme thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudderme throws a lazy uppercut
and thighs counters with a big head kick but Rudderme shrugs it off.
thighs lands with a kick to the temple. Rudderme shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dutch Rudderme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
thighs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
thighs misses with a head kick.
Rudderme closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Big thighs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rudderme is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
thighs tries to clinch there but Rudderme circles away.
thighs lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from thighs.
thighs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and thighs wants it to stay on the feet.
thighs lands with a kick to the temple. Rudderme shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rudderme throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and thighs counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudderme throws a head kick that misses
and thighs counters with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from thighs as Rudderme shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dutch Rudderme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
thighs throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rudderme's head.
thighs fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from thighs.
thighs plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
thighs throws a sloppy head kick and Rudderme moves out of range easily.
thighs throws a sloppy head kick and Rudderme moves out of range easily.
thighs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rudderme in his tracks.
thighs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
thighs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
thighs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rudderme misses with a takedown attempt - thighs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
thighs connects with a high kick.
A head kick from thighs lands but Rudderme takes it in his stride.
thighs throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rudderme.
Rudderme on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by thighs. thighs obviously looking to wear him down.
thighs throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
thighs scores with a head kick.
Rudderme is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
thighs throws a powerful right kick. Rudderme tried to block low but the kick was high! Rudderme was taken right off of his feet! thighs jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Big thighs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Hyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cross Dresser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Hyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cross Dresser!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyer lands a glancing blow to the side of Dresser's head.
Hyer feints a jab promting Dresser to slip. Hyer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dresser slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hyer loads up on a big right hand but Dresser slips the punch.
No joy there for Hyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dresser throws a poor cross that misses
and Hyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dresser misses with a hook
and Hyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hyer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dresser momentarily.
Dresser misses with an uppercut
and Hyer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dresser thinking.
Dresser throws a combination that misses
and Hyer counters with a left to the body.
Dresser misses with a lunging right hand
and Hyer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dresser rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dresser lands an overhand right.
Hyer throws a series of punches but Dresser moves out of range.
Dresser lands a nice shot to the body.
Hyer throws a one two combo.
Dresser swings widly with a right hand
and Hyer counters with a series of strikes. Dresser will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dresser gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dresser throws a poor cross that misses
and Hyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dresser misses with a jab to the body
and Hyer counters with a one-two to the body.
Dresser looks gassed!
Dresser with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hyer to score with a decent uppercut.
Dresser misses with a double jab
and Hyer counters with a series of strikes. Dresser will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hyer lands with an uppercut that bounces Dresser off the cage and back into rage.
Hyer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hyer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hyer feints a jab promting Dresser to slip. Hyer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dresser slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dresser misses with an uppercut
and Hyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Hyer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Hyer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hyer.
Hyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dresser falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Hyer to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hyer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dresser throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Hyer to counter with a crisp jab.
Hyer looks to land a combination but Dresser avoids it well.
Dresser has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hyer misses with a series of wild punches.
Hyer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice shot by Hyer.
Dresser takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dresser walks into a jab.
Hyer throws a shot to the body.
Cross Dresser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyer's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hyer duly obliges.
Hyer looks to land a combination but Dresser avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dresser takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hyer cracks Dresser with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hyer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hyer lands a jab to Dresser's midsection.
Hyer is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hyer works over Dresser's head and body with a nice combination.
Dresser misses with a double jab
and Hyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hyer lands a glancing blow to the side of Dresser's head.
Hyer throws a series of punches but Dresser moves out of range.
A combination from Hyer does no damage.
Hyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dresser circles away quickly and effectively.
Dresser slips a jab and a cross from Hyer.
Hyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dresser misses with a combination
and Hyer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyer throws a series of punches but Dresser avoids them all with ease.
Hyer thuds a left hand into Dresser's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Dresser 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dresser throws a combination that misses
and Hyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dresser takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hyer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dresser stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab lands there for Hyer.
Hyer lands a nice looking body shot.
Hyer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hyer throws a series of punches but Dresser moves out of range.
Hyer looks to land a combination. Dresser sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dresser takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hyer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Hyer 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.
Hyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dresser misses with a double jab
and Hyer counters with a left and a right that stings Dresser.
Hyer swinging wildly here.
Dresser swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dresser gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hyer looks to land a combination but Dresser avoids it well.
Hyer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dresser throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hyer counters with a one-two to the body.
A shot to the body from Dresser misses
and Hyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dresser can do to turn this around?
Danga de danga de dang - Hyer scores with a four punch combination!
Dresser is breathing heavily.
Dresser throws a right hand that misses
and Hyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hyer scores with a hook to the body. Dresser takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyer scores with a one two! Dresser had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hyer lands a slapping body shot.
Hyer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Danga de danga de dang - Hyer scores with a four punch combination!
Tom Hyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Hyer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hyer connects with a right hand. Dresser shakes it off.
Hyer connects with a jab.
Hyer scores with a hook to the body. Dresser takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dresser misses with a double jab
and Hyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hyer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hyer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hyer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Hyer.
Hyer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyer catches Dresser with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hyer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hyer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dresser momentarily.
Hyer jabs Dresser to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dresser takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hyer throws a series of punches but Dresser moves out of range.
Dresser takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hyer lands a jab to the nose.
Hyer throws a right hand that Dresser ducks under and follows up with a left that Dresser also avoids with ease.
A shot to the body from Dresser misses
and Hyer counters with a three punch combo that has Dresser backing up. Dresser nods at Hyer to acknowledge the strikes.
Hyer throws a nice looking combination but Dresser bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dresser.
Hyer cracks Dresser with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dresser throws a combination that misses
and Hyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hyer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dresser's head backwards.
Hyer scores with the left hand. Dresser knows he should have avoided that one.
Hyer lands a two punch combo.
Hyer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hyer.
Hyer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dresser back to the cage. Hyer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dresser takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tom Hyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dresser might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hyer has got the better of the exchanges.
Dresser swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hyer to counter with a crisp jab.
Hyer scores with a hook.
Hyer throws a series of strikes that have Dresser backpedaling.
Hyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyer sizes up Dresser with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hyer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hyer misses with the combination.
Hyer jabs at Dresser's body.
A jab from Hyer finds it's way through Dresser's defenses.
Dresser takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dresser on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hyer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dresser misses with a double jab
and Hyer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hyer lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Hyer. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Hyer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dresser shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dresser throws a right hand that misses
and Hyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dresser in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dresser misses with a lunging right hand
and Hyer counters with a one-two to the body.
Dresser swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hyer counters with a straight right hand.
Hyer scores with a one two! Dresser had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hyer cracks Dresser with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hyer lands a nice shot that snaps Dresser's head back.
No joy there for Hyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hyer tries to work over Dresser's front leg with a kick but Dresser checks it.
Hyer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dresser under the eye.
Dresser misses with a combination
and Hyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dresser takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hyer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dresser backs up against the cage.
Hyer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hyer lands with an overhand left.
Hyer's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hyer duly obliges.
Hyer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dresser misses with a double jab
and Hyer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dresser throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hyer counters with a stiff right hand.
Hyer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dresser's head backwards.
Hyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hyer scores with a shot to the body.
Dresser showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hyer.
Dresser takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dresser takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hyer.
Hyer stalks Dresser and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dresser's face. Dresser staggers backwards, shaken.
Hyer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hyer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Donk. Hyer catches Dresser right on the button with a cross.
Hyer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dresser in his tracks.
Hyer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hyer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dresser has time to react.
Hyer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dresser.
Hyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dresser misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hyer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyer lands a slapping body shot.
Dresser tries to move into range but Hyer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hyer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hyer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dresser back to the cage. Hyer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cross Dresser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hyer connects with a crisp jab.
Hyer jabs Dresser to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dresser takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hyer throws a right and a left that Dresser avoids nicely.
Hyer scores with a jab to the head.
Dresser misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hyer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dresser walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the body from Dresser misses
and Hyer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyer tries to bum rush Dresser with a series of wild strikes but Dresser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hyer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dresser has time to react.
Hyer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hyer misses with a wild combination.
Hyer scores with a three punch combo!
Dresser swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hyer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dresser. Dresser circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dresser throws a combination that misses
and Hyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dresser circles away quickly and effectively.
Hyer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hyer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tom Hyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hyer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Hyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hyer 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Hyer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demian Hell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad Boy Bernie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demian Hell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bad Boy Bernie's chin.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demian Hell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bad Boy Bernie!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bernie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bernie throws a leg kick but Hell checks it.
Hell misses with a takedown
and Bernie counters with a thumping low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bernie.
Hell is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bernie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bernie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bernie.
Bernie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hell checks it well.
Bernie closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hell takes a shot to the head.
Bernie lands with a light punch inside.
Bernie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bernie gets through Hell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bernie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bernie digs a right hand into Hell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hell's gas tank.
Bernie lands an elbow that stopped Hell in his tracks for a moment.
Nice body punch from Bernie - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bernie.
Bernie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Bernie.
It looks like Demian Hell has been cut.
Bernie lands a body shot.
Bernie is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hell can't fight it off and eventually Bernie manages to take the fight to the floor. Hell looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bernie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bernie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bernie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bernie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hell is keeping the position for now.
Bernie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bernie has managed to get both his arms back between Hell's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernie tries to free his leg and advance position but Hell is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bernie drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Bernie seems to have locked his on tight now - Hell screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Bernie, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bad Boy Bernie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hanzuke Hiroshiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santana has chosen Deep Space 9mm as his entrance music. Ruben Santana has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hanzuke Hiroshiba's chin.
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178 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hanzuke Hiroshiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruben Santana!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiroshiba looks to land a combination but Santana avoids it well.
Hiroshiba connects with a body shot.
Santana misses with a hook
and Hiroshiba counters with a nice low kick that buckles Santana's knee momentarily.
Santana misses with a low kick.
Santana throws a leg kick
and Hiroshiba counters with a nice double leg into side control. Santana won't be happy with that.
Hiroshiba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Santana has escaped the position, nice work there.
Santana looks to move to half guard but instead Hiroshiba has passed into mount! Damn!
Hiroshiba scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Santana is desperately trying to improve his position but Hiroshiba has a good base and remains in mount.
Hiroshiba cracks Santana with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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!
Hiroshiba has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Santana's face.
Hiroshiba dominating with strikes here.
Santana tries to hold on but Hiroshiba postures up.
Hiroshiba scoring with strikes but Santana is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana is trying to escape the mount.
Santana looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Hiroshiba lands a series of strikes from the back and Santana goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hanzuke Hiroshiba!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zei Rulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronko Nagurski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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21
220 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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23
204 lbs
4 - 2 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zei Rulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bronko Nagurski!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagurski blocks a head kick by Rulu.
Rulu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nagurski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nagurski lands a left and a right that send Rulu crashing to the mat, dazed. Nagurski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Zei Rulu has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagurski slips under a jab.
Nagurski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rulu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nagurski counters with a left to the body.
Nagurski misses with the combination.
Rulu wants to clinch.
Rulu throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagurski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rulu thinking.
Rulu is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagurski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rulu circles away quickly and effectively.
Nagurski scores with a punch to the head.
Oooooh!!! Nagurski has knocked Rulu down with a huge combo! Nagurski steps away and waves a wobbly Rulu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rulu is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagurski connects with a superb combination that knocks Rulu out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Nagurski before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Rulu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bronko Nagurski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by Transplants - Romper Stomper. Rocha has chosen Refuse/Resist by Sepultura as his entrance music. Antonio Rocha struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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27
185 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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28
182 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good kicks
Powerful |
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocha moves to clinch but Green breaks away
and Green counters with a single leg into guard. Rocha didn't expect that.
Green keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rocha's head.
Green is in close to Rocha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Green postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Green working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rocha's head.
Rocha trying to keep a closed guard but Green is proving a slippery customer.
Green has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Green stops Rocha from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Green working some strikes from top position.
Green got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rocha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Green has managed to get both his arms back between Rocha's legs - danger averted.
Rocha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rocha looks gassed!
Green desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha wants to stand up but Green manages to regain full guard.
Green wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rocha preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Green is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rocha throws and elbow that misses. Green uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rocha's guard. Nice move by Green!
Green looking to pass the guard.
Rocha trying to control the position.
Green got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rocha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Green has managed to get both his arms back between Rocha's legs - danger averted.
Rocha wants to stand but Green is controlling the position.
Green working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green working some strikes from top position.
Green trying to control but Rocha is working from the bottom.
Green lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Green stands up over Rocha, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green is looking to work some ground and pound but Rocha has wrist control.
Rocha pushes Green off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rocha tries to keep at a distance but Green has taken the fight into the clinch.
Green throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Green.
Green lands a body shot in the clinch.
Green has picked Rocha up - he's going for a ride! Green dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Green winds up and cracks Rocha with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Green.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rocha is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard.
Green working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Green is nestled in close to Rocha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rocha tries to kick Green off but Green keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Green lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocha is not content to let Green control the position.
Nice strikes from Green there.
Green winds up and cracks Rocha with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Green seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rocha has hold of Green's hands but Green slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Green lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Green dominated that round.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rocha tries to clinch up
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green cracks Rocha with a good jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Green clinches.
Green lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rocha or not.
Green gets underhooks to prevent Rocha's takedown attempt.
Green throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Green.
Green digs a right hand underneath Rocha's ribcage. Rocha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Green lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Green scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Green - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Green.
Rocha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Green stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Green.
Green lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green preventing the sweep.
Green trying to control but Rocha is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Green scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha trying to keep a closed guard but Green is proving a slippery customer.
Green distracts Rocha with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Green slips nicely into half guard.
Green is nestled in close to Rocha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Green seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Green scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Green landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Green is looking to advance position but Rocha won't allow it.
Rocha tries to kick Green off but Green keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Green working over Rocha with some ground and pound. Rocha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocha has hold of Green's hands but Green slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Green takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Green scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Green looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rocha with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Charlie Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rocha wants to get back to his feet.
Green trying to mount his opponent but Rocha defends it.
Rocha regains full guard. Nicely done.
Green cracks Rocha with a solid left hand.
Rocha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Green lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Green is in close to Rocha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Green wants to control from the top but Rocha keeps moving.
Green scoring with punches to the head and body.
Green postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rocha keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green advances position into side control!
Green avoids the strikes from the bottom by Rocha.
Green working the ground and pound.
Green scores with a couple of short elbows.
Green is working Rocha over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is putting a hurting on Rocha here, landing some big shots from side control.
Green working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Green works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rocha gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rocha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rocha is trying to stand.
Green looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rocha has hold of Green's hands but Green slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rocha is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Green.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green working Rocha over with strikes.
Green scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rocha taking some punishment here, with Green in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Green dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rocha throws a lazy uppercut
and Green counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Green scoring with some ground and pound.
Green is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Green with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rocha keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Green's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Green passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocha can do to turn this around?
Green landing a few strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Green creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Green prevents Rocha from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Rocha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha tries to buck Green off but Green is having none of it.
Green trying to control the action but Rocha is working from the bottom.
Green working the body and head with strikes.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rocha keeps working.
Green cracks Rocha with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Rocha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Green's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rocha gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rocha tries to lock up and control but Green gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green lands a nice shot to the head.
Green won't let Rocha get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Green with good strikes from the mount here!
Rocha working to try and regain half guard.
Green scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rocha?
Antonio Rocha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice elbow there by Green.
Green lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rocha really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Green landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Green landing shots from mount.
Green postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rocha looks a forlorn figure.
Rocha squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Green connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Green lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Green is landing with some decent strikes but Rocha is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Green raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rocha wants to hold on but Green pushes him away.
Rocha really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Green lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green with a couple of short strikes.
Rocha is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Green.
Green working the ground and pound effectively.
Green scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rocha is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
BOOM! Green connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rocha taking shots to the head.
Rocha is in a horrible position here. Green smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Green landing shots from mount.
Green pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Green lands a big shot there that rocks Rocha but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rocha throwing hammer fists to the chest of Green. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Green showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Green 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Green!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Morton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KJ Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morton comes to the cage accompanied by Rock N Roll-Led Zeppelin. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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24
220 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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24
218 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Morton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, KJ Dempsey!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dempsey scores with the left hand. Morton knows he should have avoided that one.
Morton thows a body shot but no joy.
Dempsey with a poor takedown
and Morton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dempsey's guard now.
Dempsey manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Morton is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dempsey lands a nice shot to the head.
Dempsey thowing shots but they're missing.
Dempsey with good strikes from the mount here!
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!
Morton can't escape the position.
Dempsey punching from mount but Morton doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dempsey landing punches.
Morton working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey raining down shots from the mount!
Morton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dempsey throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Morton because Dempsey loaded up on that one.
Dempsey thowing shots but they're missing.
Dempsey lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Morton is rocked!
Morton tries to reverse the position but Dempsey maintains control.
Dempsey thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morton tries to hold on but Dempsey postures up.
Dempsey lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Morton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Morton covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KJ Dempsey!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Pugh Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mack comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ain't no Rest for the Wicked kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
224 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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23
218 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jethro Pugh Rockefeller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Mack!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Rockefeller.
Mack lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rockefeller misses with a wild combination.
Rockefeller throws a low kick but Mack moves out of range easily.
Rockefeller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rockefeller throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mack takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rockefeller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Mack avoids it easily.
Rockefeller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mack.
Sloppy strikes from Mack. Those never looked like landing.
Rockefeller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Mack misses
and Rockefeller counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mack's knee momentarily.
Rockefeller throws out a powerful jab.
A low kick from Rockefeller is predictable there
and Mack counters with a nice uppercut.
Rockefeller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mack tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rockefeller is able to avoid easily.
Rockefeller avoids the head kick by Mack.
Rockefeller checks the leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rockefeller.
A head kick misses from Rockefeller.
Mack tries to land a leg kick but Rockefeller saw it coming and moves away.
Johnny Mack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A shot to the body from Rockefeller misses
and Mack counters with a head kick.
Rockefeller scoring well with a low kick there.
Rockefeller cracks the inside of Mack's front leg.
Mack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rockefeller counters with a low kick, right behind Mack 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Mack misses
and Mack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rockefeller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mack moves away.
Mack throws a head kick that misses.
Mack dodges the punch combination from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Mack.
Mack moves out of range as Rockefeller strikes.
Jethro Pugh Rockefeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockefeller moves out of range of the body kick.
Mack punishes Rockefeller's body with a nice straight punch.
Rockefeller throws a push kick but Mack slaps the foot to one side.
Mack catches Rockefeller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mack throws a sloppy head kick and Rockefeller moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mack checks a leg kick.
Rockefeller misses with a takedown attempt - Mack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mack throws a sloppy head kick
and Rockefeller counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mack throws a sloppy body shot
and Rockefeller counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rockefeller delivers a nice body kick.
Mack looks gassed!
Mack is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rockefeller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mack is able to avoid easily.
The fighters circling - Rockefeller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rockefeller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rockefeller misses with a leg kick.
Rockefeller cracks a nice hook into Mack's ribs.
Rockefeller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Pugh Rockefeller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rockefeller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Rockefeller does it's job there.
Rockefeller motions for Mack to come forward. Rockefeller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mack keeps Rockefeller at a distance using the push kick.
Rockefeller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rockefeller cracks the inside of Mack's front leg.
Mack throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mack.
Nice body kick from Mack.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack throws a shot from downtown. Rockefeller moves away and avoids it.
Mack fakes the leg kick and cracks Rockefeller in the body.
Rockefeller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mack counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mack throws a head kick that misses.
Rockefeller fakes the leg kick and cracks Mack in the body.
Johnny Mack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rockefeller throws a body kick the misses
and Mack counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rockefeller is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A combination from Rockefeller does no damage.
Nice jab there from Mack.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller blocks a head kick by Mack.
Rockefeller throws a head kick but Mack moves out of range.
A low kick from Mack misses
and Mack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rockefeller misses the body punch
and Mack counters with a good low kick that Rockefeller was not able to check.
Rockefeller throws a poor cross that misses
and Mack counters with a thumping low kick.
Rockefeller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rockefeller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mack throws a lazy right hand but Rockefeller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mack throws a body kick that misses.
Rockefeller throws a series of punches but Mack moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack misses with a leg kick
and Rockefeller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mack throws a right hand that misses
and Rockefeller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mack.
Rockefeller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mack.
Mack throws a hook to the side of Rockefeller's head but Rockefeller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mack checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Rockefeller.
Mack blocks a low kick nicely.
Rockefeller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mack scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack blocks a head kick by Rockefeller.
Mack checks the leg kick.
Rockefeller throws a jab but it's blocked by Mack.
Mack throws a series of punches but Rockefeller moves out of range.
A head kick by Mack misses
and Rockefeller counters with an outside leg kick.
Mack throws a lazy head kick
and Rockefeller counters with a thumping low kick.
Rockefeller misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mack throws a wild body kick that Rockefeller sees coming a mile off.
Rockefeller scores with a head kick. Mack tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jethro Pugh Rockefeller is winning the standup battle so far.
Mack tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rockefeller is able to avoid easily.
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 Jethro Pugh Rockefeller will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mack checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mack connects with a leg kick. Rockefeller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mack throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mack throws a head kick that misses
and Rockefeller counters with a nice body kick.
Rockefeller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mack counters with a stiff right hand.
Rockefeller misses with a head kick.
Mack scores with a jab to the head.
Rockefeller lands a high kick!
Rockefeller moves out of range as Mack strikes.
Mack lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockefeller moves away.
Rockefeller avoids the head kick by Mack.
A head kick misses from Mack.
Rockefeller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mack.
Rockefeller tries a head kick but it misses.
Rockefeller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mack.
Mack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rockefeller misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mack stalks Rockefeller and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rockefeller's face. Rockefeller staggers backwards, shaken.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mack lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rockefeller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rockefeller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rockefeller tries to work over Mack's front leg with a kick but Mack checks it.
Mack fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rockefeller tries to land a front kick but Mack steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rockefeller misses with a wild combination.
Mack tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rockefeller misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A left and a right from Mack both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack lands with a kick to the temple. Rockefeller shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Johnny Mack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jethro Pugh Rockefeller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mack throws a leg kick but Rockefeller checks it.
Mack tries a head kick but it misses.
Rockefeller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mack counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rockefeller's knee momentarily.
Rockefeller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mack misses with a hook
letting Rockefeller counter with a right hand.
Mack throws a solid leg kick but Rockefeller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mack.
Mack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mack throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rockefeller misses with a hook
and Mack counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack looks to throw the jab but Rockefeller is out of range.
Rockefeller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rockefeller throws a head kick that half lands.
Mack has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rockefeller.
Mack throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rockefeller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mack loads up on a big right hand but Rockefeller slips the punch.
A low kick from Mack is predictable there
and Rockefeller counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick by Mack misses
and Rockefeller counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rockefeller throws an off balance right hand
and Mack finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mack walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rockefeller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mack misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Mack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rockefeller 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jethro Pugh Rockefeller!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Lyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyle comes to the cage accompanied by Sick Puppies-Youre going down. Kari Ragnarsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
255 lbs
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223 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Lyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kari Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick
and Lyle counters with a single leg into guard. Ragnarsson didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyle throws a strike but Ragnarsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lyle wants to stand but Ragnarsson is controlling the position.
Ragnarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lyle is retaining full guard.
Lyle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ragnarsson is controlling him.
Lyle wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ragnarsson manages to pass to side control.
Lyle pushes Ragnarsson off looking to stand but Ragnarsson dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lyle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ragnarsson is taking a breather. Lyle says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ragnarsson stops Lyle from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyle tries to kick Ragnarsson off in order to stand up. Ragnarsson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Lyle is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ragnarsson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ragnarsson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses
so Lyle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyle preventing the sweep.
Lyle throwing strikes but missing.
Ragnarsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Ragnarsson has control of Lyle's left arm, preventing Lyle from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ragnarsson is on top in guard.
Lyle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyle trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lyle is breathing heavily.
Lyle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ragnarsson controls the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lyle is looking to stand back up but Ragnarsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lyle.
Lyle is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ragnarsson controlling the pace.
Lyle wants to get back to his feet.
Ragnarsson not doing much here.
Ragnarsson stops Lyle from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kari Ragnarsson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ragnarsson motions for Lyle to come forward. Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnarsson misses with a leg kick
and Lyle counters with a takedown into side control.
Ragnarsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ragnarsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Lyle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lyle misses with a takedown attempt - Ragnarsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ragnarsson tries to score with a low kick but Lyle moves his leg out of the way.
Ragnarsson misses with a leg kick
and Lyle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lyle.
Lyle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ragnarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position here.
Ragnarsson working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lyle lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ragnarsson, not yet.
Lyle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ragnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ragnarsson controlling the position.
Lyle preventing the sweep.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kari Ragnarsson wasn't active enough on the ground.
A head kick by Ragnarsson misses
and Lyle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ragnarsson won't be happy with that.
Ragnarsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Lyle tries to advance to mount but Ragnarsson instead regains half guard.
Ragnarsson taking some punishment here, with Lyle in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lyle passes to side control.
Ragnarsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ragnarsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lyle keeps working.
Lyle makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ragnarsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lyle avoids a kick to the body.
Ragnarsson is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyle checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Ragnarsson misses
and Lyle counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ragnarsson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A low kick from Ragnarsson is predictable there
and Lyle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ragnarsson won't be happy with that.
Lyle is trying to ground and pound but Ragnarsson uses the momentary lack of control by Lyle to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ragnarsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lyle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lyle throws a big right hand that misses.
Lyle throws a strike but Ragnarsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ragnarsson trying to control but Lyle is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ragnarsson is controlling him.
Ragnarsson gets to his feet - Lyle follows without any prompting.
Lyle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lyle is looking to clinch.
Ragnarsson misses with a leg kick
and Lyle counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ragnarsson enables Lyle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ragnarsson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lyle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ragnarsson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Lyle dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A solid body kick from Ragnarsson.
Lyle checks a leg kick.
Ragnarsson feints and then cracks Lyle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lyle down.
Lyle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnarsson connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Lyle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lyle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ragnarsson can pounce on him.
Lyle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lyle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ragnarsson misses with a leg kick
so Lyle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ragnarsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ragnarsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ragnarsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Ragnarsson pulls Lyle in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kari Ragnarsson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ragnarsson throws a wild body kick that Lyle sees coming a mile off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson looks to throw a body kick
and Lyle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lyle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ragnarsson is on top in guard.
Ragnarsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ragnarsson is staying tight to Lyle's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lyle tries to escape but Ragnarsson is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ragnarsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lyle keeps working.
Lyle throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Lyle blocks the body kick.
Kari Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kari Ragnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ragnarsson thows a leg kick but Lyle checks it
and Lyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ragnarsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Horrible takedown by Lyle or perhaps it was just good defense by Ragnarsson which made him look bad.
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.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lyle counters with a head kick. That will keep Ragnarsson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A low kick from Ragnarsson is predictable there
and Lyle counters with a takedown into side control.
Ragnarsson sneaks back into half guard.
Lyle is thwarting Ragnarsson's attempts to control the position.
Ragnarsson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lyle.
Lyle 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.
Lyle is looking to work some ground and pound but Ragnarsson has wrist control.
Ragnarsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lyle is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kari Ragnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lyle 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Lyle!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexandar Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuan Ip Mung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spartacus comes to the cage accompanied by clubbed to death. The key to victory for Alexandar Spartacus has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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24
175 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexandar Spartacus!
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, Chuan Ip Mung!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mung scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spartacus takes a swing at Mung's ribcage but misses.
Mung connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spartacus misses with a double jab
and Mung counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mung not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spartacus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mung's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mung's back!
Mung manages to reverse the position and now he's in Spartacus's guard. Nice work there by Mung.
Spartacus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mung is one step ahead there.
Mung thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartacus keeping moving, preventing Mung from controlling successfully.
Mung passes Spartacus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mung lands strikes from half guard.
Mung thows a huge punch but Spartacus dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mung with the ground and pound but Spartacus uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mung throws a strike but Spartacus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus is looking to stand up but Mung won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mung throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mung looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spartacus is one step ahead there.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mung shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mung throws a big right hand that misses.
Mung throws a big right hand that misses.
Mung trying to control the position from guard on top but Spartacus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mung with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spartacus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuan Ip Mung dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spartacus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spartacus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spartacus throws a poor cross that misses
and Mung counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Spartacus wants to control but Mung is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mung not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mung is thwarting Spartacus's attempts to control the position.
Mung is looking to stall here but Spartacus recovers full guard.
Spartacus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mung lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mung throwing strikes but missing.
Mung landing some decent shots from guard.
Mung must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spartacus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spartacus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spartacus holds on and takes a little breather.
Mung distracts Spartacus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spartacus is trying to control the position but Mung postures up.
Mung postures up in Spartacus's guard and throws a big left but Spartacus blocks it.
Mung throws a strike but Spartacus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mung keeping moving, preventing Spartacus from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Alexandar Spartacus wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mung swinging wildly here.
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.
Mung takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No joy there for Spartacus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spartacus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mung misses with a takedown attempt
and Spartacus counters with a nice uppercut.
Mung fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spartacus avoids it really well and circles away.
Alexandar Spartacus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mung ducks under a wild hook from Spartacus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuan Ip Mung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Spartacus throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Chuan Ip Mung has been cut.
Spartacus throws a combination that misses
and Mung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spartacus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mung counters with a stiff right hand.
Spartacus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mung counters with a single leg into guard. Spartacus didn't expect that.
Spartacus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Spartacus controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartacus avoids the attempt from Mung to control.
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.
Spartacus controlling from mount.
Spartacus looking to control but Mung is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chuan Ip Mung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mung can do anything to dispel that myth.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alexandar Spartacus has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Spartacus misses with a two punch combination.
Mung misses the shot to the body.
Mung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spartacus throws a good cross that connects.
Alexandar Spartacus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Spartacus misses.
Spartacus misses with a two punch combination.
Spartacus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spartacus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mung counters with a stiff right hand.
Spartacus misses with a body shot.
Spartacus falls off balance throwing a combination
so Mung counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mung avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mung throws and elbow that misses. Spartacus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mung's guard. Nice move by Spartacus!
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 Alexandar Spartacus.
I think Mung 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuan Ip Mung!
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