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SCC 38: Gateway to Glory Rd.2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Isiah Acer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Brow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acer comes to the cage accompanied by Mad at Gravity- Burn. Brow is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Cool Kids "So Neat". This should be fireworks!
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200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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192 lbs
10 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Isiah Acer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leroy Brow!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brow tries to move into range but Acer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brow takes one on the button.
Acer throws a sloppy head kick and Brow moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brow.
Brow missing with a left hand there. Acer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Acer misses with a body shot.
Brow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Acer as he jumps to the side.
Acer misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Brow with that takedown attempt.
Isiah Acer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Brow.
Acer tries for a takedown but Brow circles away easily
and Brow counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Brow throws a series of punches but Acer moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Brow!
Brow is trying to escape the mount.
Acer throws some wild stikes that Brow manages to avoid easily.
Acer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brow's face.
It looks like Leroy Brow has been cut.
Acer tries to control but Brow wriggling away.
Acer thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Acer throwing strikes here but Brow is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Acer with the ground and pound from mount.
Brow is rocked!
That has opened up Leroy Brow's cut even more.
Acer looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Brow 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 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isiah Acer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Marston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Olympus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John Marston has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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166 lbs
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166 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Marston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apollo Olympus!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olympus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
John Marston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olympus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marston pinned against the cage. Marston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marston gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Olympus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marston.
Marston is pressed up against the cage. Olympus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marston down to the mat. Marston avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
John Marston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Olympus.
Marston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marston scores with a jab.
Olympus tries to clinch up
and Marston counters with a nice double leg into side control. Olympus won't be happy with that.
Marston trying to control the action but Olympus is working from the bottom.
Marston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Olympus, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marston tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston prevents Olympus from escaping the position.
Marston throws a strike aimed at the side of Olympus's head but Olympus avoids it well.
Marston tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marston has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Olympus is looking to reverse the position.
Marston is looking to take a break and control but Olympus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Olympus wants to control but Marston postures up.
Marston tries for a kimura but Olympus is defending well.
Marston thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Olympus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Marston has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Marston in side control lands a decent elbow.
Marston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Olympus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Olympus can't do much from the bottom here.
Olympus is trying to get back to half guard.
Olympus pushes Marston away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Marston gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Olympus can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olympus is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Marston is controlling him well.
Marston lands a decent elbow from side control.
Marston is putting a hurting on Olympus here, landing some big shots from side control.
Olympus wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Marston sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Olympus is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Olympus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Olympus is defending against the submission attempts here by Marston.
Marston stops Olympus from getting back to his feet.
Marston is looking for a kimura here.
Olympus trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Olympus wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are battling for position here. Olympus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Olympus pulls Marston in close to his closed guard and prevents Marston from doing any damage or advancing position.
Olympus looks gassed!
Olympus wants to get back to his feet but Marston is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marston drops back, looking for a kneebar! Olympus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Olympus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Olympus!
Marston throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Marston dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Olympus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marston has his takedown stuffed
and Olympus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marston won't be happy with that.
Marston is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Olympus wants to control but Marston is keeping him busy.
Marston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Olympus tries to advance to mount but Marston instead regains half guard.
Marston flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Marston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Olympus.
Olympus trying to mount his opponent but Marston defends it.
Marston is not content to let Olympus control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Olympus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marston manages to get to full guard.
Olympus preventing the sweep.
Olympus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
John Marston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marston can't keep his opponent in guard - Olympus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Olympus prevents Marston from improving his position.
Olympus wants to take a breather but Marston is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston actively working from the bottom here.
Olympus works his foot free and advances to mount.
Olympus trying to control but Marston is having none of it.
Olympus content just to control the position here.
Marston is squirming around, avoiding Olympus's attempts to control the action.
Olympus controlling the position easily from mount.
Marston keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olympus looking to control but Marston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marston wants to hold on but Olympus pushes him away.
Marston is squirming around, avoiding Olympus's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olympus controlling the position easily from mount.
Olympus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marston is looking to escape.
Olympus controlling his opponent.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Apollo Olympus wasn't active enough on the ground.
Marston closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Olympus quickly recovers to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston moves into full mount! Olympus won't be happy about that!
Marston is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Olympus to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Olympus shrugs it off.
Marston dominating with strikes here.
Marston punishing his opponent with strikes.
Marston with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Olympus is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Marston looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Olympus defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Marston.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Olympus is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Apollo Olympus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Marston scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Marston tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Olympus trying to control from the bottom.
Marston prevents Olympus from improving his position.
Olympus has one foot on Marston's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Marston with a poor takedown
and Olympus counters with a single leg into guard. Marston didn't expect that.
Marston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Olympus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marston is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marston wants to get back to full guard.
Marston gets back to full guard.
Marston 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olympus wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
Olympus stands and throws Marston's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Olympus controlling the position.
Marston tries to improve position but can't.
Marston stops Olympus from passing to mount.
Olympus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marston keeps working.
Olympus slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marston is not content to let Olympus control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Olympus works to advance to full mount. Marston defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Olympus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marston manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Olympus is thwarting Marston's attempts to control the position.
Olympus wants to pass the guard but Marston is defending well.
Olympus is keen to just control but Marston is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Olympus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Olympus's back!
Marston doesn't have the hooks in and Olympus manages to turn into his guard.
Olympus trying to control the position from guard on top but Marston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olympus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Olympus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Olympus has managed to get both his arms back between Marston's legs - danger averted.
Marston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Olympus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marston has his foot on Olympus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Olympus works his way back into a safe position though.
Olympus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Olympus trying to control the position but Marston is working away.
Marston can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston tries to buck Olympus off but Olympus is having none of it.
Olympus is staying tight to Marston's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Marston tries to bench press Olympus off him but Olympus keeps the position.
Marston prevents Olympus from improving position.
Olympus works to advance to full mount. Marston defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Olympus controlling the position easily from mount.
Marston keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Olympus controlling the pace for now.
Olympus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marston is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Olympus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Olympus 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Olympus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Vuorinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vuorinen has chosen Dreamtale - Powerplay as his entrance music. 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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265 lbs
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242 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duke Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saku Vuorinen!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Riley throws a right and a left that Vuorinen avoids nicely.
Riley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Riley lands an overhand right.
Riley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vuorinen throws a nice looking combination but Riley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vuorinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Some wild striking there from Riley.
Vuorinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Riley lands a head shot.
A punch combination from Vuorinen misses.
Riley throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vuorinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Riley scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vuorinen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Duke Riley has been cut.
Riley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vuorinen.
Riley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vuorinen avoids the body shot from Riley.
Vuorinen swings for the body but Riley moves out of range.
Riley lands with an uppercut that bounces Vuorinen off the cage and back into rage.
Duke Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vuorinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Riley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vuorinen blocks a head kick by Riley.
Riley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Riley lands with a kick to the temple. Vuorinen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Riley cracks Vuorinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vuorinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vuorinen misses with a two punch combination.
Riley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Riley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vuorinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vuorinen needs to keep his hands up - Riley had a free shot at his head there.
Good standup being displayed there by Riley as he connects with a hook.
Vuorinen misses with the combination.
Riley 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.
Riley throws a push kick but Vuorinen slaps the foot to one side.
Riley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vuorinen is able to avoid easily.
Riley misses with the combination.
Riley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Riley lands a nice looking body kick.
Riley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vuorinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Riley loads up on a big right hand but Vuorinen slips the punch.
Riley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Riley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vuorinen looks gassed!
Vuorinen throws a series of punches but Riley avoids them all with ease.
Duke Riley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vuorinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Riley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vuorinen in his tracks.
Riley connects with a body shot.
Vuorinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Riley cracks Vuorinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Riley closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Riley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Riley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Riley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Riley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice jab there from Riley.
Vuorinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vuorinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vuorinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vuorinen dodges the punch combination from Riley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Riley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riley thuds his right hand into Vuorinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheers as Riley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vuorinen doesn't seem phased though.
Riley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Riley's corner calls for a 1-2. Riley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Riley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Riley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Riley lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vuorinen walks into a jab.
Riley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Riley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Riley throws a head kick but Vuorinen moves out of range.
Riley lands a right hook to the body.
Riley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riley scores with a three punch combo!
Riley misses with the combination.
Riley lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vuorinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Riley.
Riley lands a right hook to the body.
Riley lands a body shot.
Riley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vuorinen. Vuorinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vuorinen takes a swing at Riley's ribcage but misses.
Vuorinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Riley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Riley tries a head kick but it misses.
Vuorinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Riley to score with a decent uppercut.
Riley scores with a shot to the body.
Riley lands with a nice body punch.
Riley scores with a jab. Vuorinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vuorinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Riley connects with a high kick.
Riley scores with a shot to the body.
Riley scores with a kick to the midsection.
Riley tries to bum rush Vuorinen with a series of wild strikes but Vuorinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Riley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duke Riley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Riley scores with a shot to the body.
Saku Vuorinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Riley scores with a hook.
Riley defending well as Vuorinen loads up on a big left hand.
Riley lands a body shot.
Riley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vuorinen moves forwards but Riley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vuorinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Riley to score with a decent uppercut.
Riley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Riley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vuorinen.
Riley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vuorinen under the eye.
Riley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duke Riley is winning the standup battle so far.
Vuorinen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Riley. That one must have hurt.
Riley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vuorinen is breathing heavily.
Riley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice shot by Riley.
Vuorinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Riley lands a nice shot that snaps Vuorinen's head back.
Jab, jab by Riley - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley swinging wildly here.
Riley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Riley scores with a punch to the head.
Riley connects with a crisp jab.
Riley connects with a body shot.
Riley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vuorinen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice takedown defense from Riley. No joy for Vuorinen on that attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Riley scores with a four punch combination!
Riley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vuorinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Riley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riley feints and then cracks Vuorinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vuorinen down.
A jab from Riley does it's job there.
Riley lands a nice shot to the body.
Vuorinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good standup being displayed there by Riley as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riley connects with the punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Riley, right into the meat.
Riley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vuorinen can do to turn this around?
Nice jab there from Riley.
Riley dips to his left and cracks Vuorinen with an uppercut!
Riley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Riley as he connects with a hook.
Riley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good exchange - Riley coming out on top.
Vuorinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Riley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vuorinen's head backwards.
Riley scores with a hook to the body. Vuorinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Riley finds it's way through Vuorinen's defenses.
Vuorinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Riley.
Riley lands a head kick!
Vuorinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Riley scores with a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Vuorinen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Riley has got the better of the exchanges.
Riley throws a series of strikes that have Vuorinen backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley lands with an overhand left.
Riley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vuorinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Riley lands a right hook to the body.
Riley works over Vuorinen's head and body with a nice combination.
Riley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Riley thuds a left hand into Vuorinen's body.
Vuorinen takes one to the chin there.
Riley lands a nice shot that snaps Vuorinen's head back.
Riley scores with a one two! Vuorinen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Riley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Riley. That snapped Vuorinen's head back.
No joy there for Riley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big left from Vuorinen misses.
Vuorinen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Riley swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Vuorinen misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley scores with a one two! Vuorinen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vuorinen swings for the body but Riley moves out of range.
Riley scores with a hook.
Riley feints a jab promting Vuorinen to slip. Riley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vuorinen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Riley scores with a nice head shot.
Riley lands with a good body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Riley, right into the meat.
Riley moves out of range as Vuorinen strikes.
Riley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Riley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vuorinen at a distance.
Riley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Riley works the jab nicely.
Riley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vuorinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Riley with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Riley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Duke Riley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Riley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vuorinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vuorinen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Riley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vuorinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vuorinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Riley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Riley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Riley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Riley feints and then cracks Vuorinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vuorinen down.
Vuorinen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Riley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Riley thuds his right hand into Vuorinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Riley, as that shot connected.
Riley misses with a head kick.
Jab by Riley.
Riley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Riley digs a good hook to Vuorinen's body.
Vuorinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Riley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Riley.
Riley dips to his left and cracks Vuorinen with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuorinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Riley.
Riley punishes Vuorinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Riley throws a nice head kick!
Vuorinen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Riley.
Riley lands with a hook. Vuorinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Riley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vuorinen at a distance.
Riley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vuorinen is rocked!
Riley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vuorinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Riley finish him?
Riley is working the combinations to good effect here.
Riley misses with a head kick.
Riley scores with a decent looking hook.
Riley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Riley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Riley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vuorinen seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Vuorinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Riley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Riley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Riley lands with a shot to the body.
Vuorinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vuorinen needs to keep his hands up - Riley had a free shot at his head there.
Saku Vuorinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Riley lands with a nice body punch.
Riley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Riley.
Riley thuds a left hand into Vuorinen's body.
Riley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vuorinen needs to keep his hands up - Riley had a free shot at his head there.
Riley lands a nice looking body shot.
Vuorinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice shot by Riley.
Vuorinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Riley to score with a decent uppercut.
Riley digs a good body shot into Vuorinen's ribs.
Riley throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Riley.
Riley explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A shot to the liver by Riley. Beautiful body shot.
Riley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Riley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vuorinen's calf.
Riley throws a front kick that sends Vuorinen stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A left lands for Riley.
Riley scores with a nice strike.
Riley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vuorinen walks into a stiff left hand from Riley.
Riley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Riley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vuorinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Riley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vuorinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Riley jabs Vuorinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Riley stuns Vuorinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from Riley.
Riley jabs Vuorinen right on the nose. Vuorinen blinks but takes it well.
Riley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Riley with a nice cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Riley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley scores with a jab to the head.
Vuorinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Riley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Riley throws a head kick but Vuorinen moves out of range.
Riley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vuorinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Riley works Vuorinen's body with a nice hook.
Riley jabs at Vuorinen's body.
Riley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Riley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Riley digs a good body shot into Vuorinen's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Riley.
Vuorinen walks into a stiff left hand from Riley.
A shot to the liver by Riley. Beautiful body shot.
Riley lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riley feints a jab promting Vuorinen to slip. Riley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vuorinen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Riley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Riley lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Riley.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Riley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Riley 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 30:25
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Riley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Hyneman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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277 lbs
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamie Hyneman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Hyneman both land. Nice combination.
Hyneman throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Hyneman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hyneman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Hyneman throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson shoots in and bounces Hyneman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson pushing down on Hyneman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hyneman is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Hyneman is having none of it.
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hyneman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to move into half guard but instead Hyneman has managed to sweep!
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hyneman won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Jackson pushes Hyneman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hyneman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Jackson looks gassed!
Hyneman misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Hyneman scores with a nice strike.
Hyneman loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hyneman.
Hyneman throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hyneman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson tries to sprawl but Hyneman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyneman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyneman thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jackson to regain full guard.
Hyneman prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Hyneman gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Jackson throws a hook but Hyneman blocks it.
Hyneman throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hyneman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hyneman.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Hyneman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hyneman misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hyneman tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hyneman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Hyneman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hyneman finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
It looks like Ray Jackson has been cut.
A left lands for Hyneman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hyneman! Jackson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Hyneman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Baldwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nahka Vitonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitonen has chosen Klamydia - Junttihinttirunkkari as his entrance music. Nahka Vitonen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Baldwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nahka Vitonen!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vitonen defending well as Baldwin loads up on a big left hand.
Baldwin throws the left hand but Vitonen avoids the punch easily.
Vitonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baldwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vitonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A low kick from Baldwin is predictable there
and Baldwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vitonen misses with a straight right.
Vitonen scores with a jab to the head.
Vitonen closes the distance and clinches.
Baldwin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vitonen walks away with a smile on his face. Baldwin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Baldwin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vitonen gets a clinch.
Vitonen lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Baldwin.
Vitonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baldwin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vitonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baldwin backwards.
Baldwin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vitonen backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vitonen.
Baldwin misses with some punches.
Baldwin tries a body shot but Vitonen blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldwin has a couple of punches blocked by Vitonen.
A head punch on the inside from Vitonen fails to land.
Vitonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baldwin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Baldwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vitonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vitonen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baldwin under the eye.
Baldwin tries for a takedown but Vitonen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Baldwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vitonen cracks Baldwin with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Baldwin tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Vitonen pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Baldwin is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nahka Vitonen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob McGrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adin Wrenton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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275 lbs
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280 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Decent boxing
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob McGrady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adin Wrenton!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGrady walks into a stiff left hand from Wrenton.
McGrady bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wrenton thows a body shot but no joy.
Wrenton tries to clinch but McGrady moves out of range.
Wrenton's corner calls for a 1-2. Wrenton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Bob McGrady has been cut.
Wrenton misses with a body shot.
Wrenton wants to clinch up but McGrady keeps it at a distance.
Wrenton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGrady.
A left lands for Wrenton.
Wrenton tries to clinch there but McGrady circles away.
McGrady displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrenton throws out the jab.
McGrady keeps the fight on the outside.
Wrenton missing with a left hand there. McGrady was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wrenton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGrady paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGrady uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrenton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady swats away the attempt to clinch by Wrenton.
Wrenton wants to clinch up but McGrady keeps it at a distance.
Wrenton jabs at McGrady's body.
Wrenton moves in looking to clinch but McGrady pushes him off.
McGrady circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wrenton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wrenton misses with an uppercut. McGrady saw that one coming.
McGrady dips to his left and cracks Wrenton with an uppercut!
It looks like Adin Wrenton has been cut.
Wrenton throws a looping overhand right but McGrady ducks down to avoid it.
Wrenton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrenton throws a lazy right hand but McGrady sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adin Wrenton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wrenton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGrady moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrenton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGrady keeps the fight on the outside.
McGrady uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wrenton.
Wrenton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGrady.
Wrenton misses with an uppercut.
McGrady keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wrenton.
Wrenton tries to clinch up but McGrady circles away and keeps his distance.
McGrady swats away the attempt to clinch by Wrenton.
Wrenton tries to clinch up but McGrady circles away and keeps his distance.
McGrady moves out of range of the strikes.
McGrady moves out of range as Wrenton strikes.
Wrenton tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrenton. McGrady does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wrenton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wrenton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGrady paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wrenton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from McGrady.
Wrenton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wrenton tries to clinch there but McGrady circles away.
Wrenton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wrenton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrenton parries the strikes from McGrady easily there. McGrady is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wrenton to escape.
McGrady is trying to ground and pound but Wrenton uses the momentary lack of control by McGrady to regain half guard.
McGrady looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrady thows a huge punch but Wrenton dodges it nicely.
McGrady is looking to take a break and control but Wrenton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wrenton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGrady missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGrady thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGrady is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
McGrady thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adin Wrenton dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wrenton thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGrady fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wrenton sprawls well initially but McGrady persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McGrady is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McGrady trying to control the action but Wrenton is working from the bottom.
Wrenton is looking to improve his position.
McGrady not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGrady wants to pass the guard but Wrenton is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrenton wants to get back to full guard but McGrady has mounted him!
McGrady is trying to control here but Wrenton has managed to regain half guard.
McGrady uses his free foot to push down on Wrenton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wrenton.
McGrady scoring with strikes but Wrenton is staying in there.
Poor strikes thrown by McGrady there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McGrady thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McGrady throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wrenton because McGrady loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrady looking to finish with strikes here!
McGrady looking to finish with strikes here!
Poor strikes thrown by McGrady there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McGrady scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McGrady thowing shots but they're missing.
McGrady throws some wild stikes that Wrenton manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrenton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McGrady looking to finish Wrenton with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wrenton!
McGrady sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McGrady controlling the pace for now.
McGrady misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
McGrady throwing strikes but Wrenton recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Well, if McGrady 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrenton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGrady not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGrady is trying to control the action in half guard but Wrenton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGrady thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wrenton's head.
Bob McGrady overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGrady wants to control but Wrenton is keeping him busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McGrady throwing shots but Wrenton is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob McGrady dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McGrady slips a jab from Wrenton.
A slow jab from Wrenton misses its intended target.
Wrenton is looking to clinch.
McGrady bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McGrady is looking to take a break and control but Wrenton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGrady throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wrenton avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McGrady.
McGrady lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McGrady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wrenton keeps working.
McGrady looking to control but instead Wrenton has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
McGrady is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Wrenton reverses the position - he's now on top in McGrady's guard.
McGrady looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wrenton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McGrady trying to control the position here.
McGrady is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGrady has control of Wrenton's left arm, preventing Wrenton from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wrenton trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Bob McGrady wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wrenton tries to clinch up.
McGrady shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wrenton is not content to let McGrady control the position.
McGrady working Wrenton over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrenton gets back to full guard.
McGrady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wrenton is keeping the position for now.
McGrady looking to sit in guard and control but Wrenton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGrady is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob McGrady showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGrady 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob McGrady!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juho Pennanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
184 lbs
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juho Pennanen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Tate!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate slaps away a takedown attempt from Pennanen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pennanen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tate to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pennanen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tate got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pennanen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tate has managed to get both his arms back between Pennanen's legs - danger averted.
Pennanen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pennanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tate wants to control from the top but Pennanen keeps moving.
Pennanen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tate can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pennanen wants to sweep but no luck.
Pennanen has his foot on Tate's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tate works his way back into a safe position though.
Pennanen is looking for a triangle but Tate pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pennanen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pennanen trying to control the position.
Tate looking to sit in guard and control but Pennanen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pennanen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tate is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pennanen, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tate passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pennanen struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tate working the ground and pound.
Pennanen can't do much from the bottom here.
Pennanen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pennanen regains half guard.
Tate sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pennanen is trying to control but can't.
Tate prevents Pennanen from improving his position.
Pennanen trying to control from the bottom.
Tate takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pennanen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tate working over Pennanen with some ground and pound. Pennanen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pennanen wants to improve his position but Tate is controlling well.
Tate trying to mount his opponent but Pennanen defends it.
Pennanen trying to control but Tate postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tate lands a nice short elbow.
Pennanen wants to control but Tate is keeping busy.
Pennanen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tate is trying to control. Pennanen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pennanen trying to hold on to Tate's head to control him but Tate postures up.
Pennanen wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Tate working Pennanen over with strikes.
Pennanen trying to get back to full guard but Tate takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Pennanen tries to lock up and control but Tate gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pennanen is in a horrible position here. Tate smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Tate.
Pennanen is rocked!
It looks like Juho Pennanen has been cut.
Tate lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oh Pennanen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tate drops a big elbow. That's hurt Pennanen! More shots from Tate and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Tate! Rob Tate retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierce has chosen Red Right Hand as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Harvey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Pierce!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harvey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the body from Pierce misses
and Harvey counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Pierce throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harvey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pierce moves away.
Pierce misses with the combination.
Kyle Pierce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierce misses with a double jab.
A shot to the body from Pierce misses
and Harvey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pierce misses with a straight right.
Harvey throws a body punch but Pierce moves out of range.
Harvey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harvey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pierce.
Pierce slips under a jab from Harvey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pierce misses with a wild body shot.
Harvey slips under a jab from Pierce.
Harvey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pierce lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pierce connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pierce takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pierce misses with a shot to the body
and Harvey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harvey slips a jab from Pierce.
Harvey lands an overhand right.
Harvey throws a hook but Pierce blocks it.
Harvey scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Pierce throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pierce closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierce misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harvey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pierce ducks under a wild hook from Harvey.
Pierce misses with a hook to the body
and Harvey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pierce swings for the body but Harvey moves out of range.
Pierce takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pierce takes one to the chin there.
Pierce throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harvey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Harvey finds it's way through Pierce's defenses.
Harvey with a jab.
Harvey connects with an inside leg kick.
Pierce misses with a shot to the body
and Harvey counters with a straight right hand.
Pierce misses with a body punch
and Harvey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pierce avoids the head kick by Harvey.
Harvey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey misses with an uppercut.
Harvey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Harvey throws a hook but Pierce avoids it easily.
Harvey cracks Pierce with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pierce is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Harvey rather than just go for the knockout.
Harvey thuds his shin into the meat of Pierce's side.
Harvey throws out a powerful jab.
Harvey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harvey throws a shot from downtown. Pierce moves away and avoids it.
Pierce throws a combination that misses
and Harvey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pierce thinking.
Pierce looks gassed!
Harvey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pierce throws a sloppy body shot
and Pierce takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harvey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harvey thows a body shot but no joy.
Pierce throws a sloppy body shot
and Harvey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pierce thinking.
Pierce misses the shot to the body.
Pierce walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Harvey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pierce has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pierce misses with a body punch
and Harvey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harvey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheers as Harvey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pierce doesn't seem phased though.
Pierce is rocked!
Harvey connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Pierce out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Harvey!
Paul Harvey retains his light heavyweight title!
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