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EEC 72 Duke v Johnson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doug Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brazilian Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doug Anderson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doug Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brazilian Saint!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anderson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Saint lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderson's head.
It looks like Doug Anderson has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson swinging wilding here.
Doug Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saint lands a really nice looking cross but Anderson seems unphased.
Saint avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson walks straight into a right hand from Saint - that's dropped him! Saint jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Anderson from any more punishment! Anderson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brazilian Saint!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato DeSouza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russian Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think DeSouza might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sergio Mendes - Capoera do Brasil. On his way into the cage it seems that Renato DeSouza has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Renato DeSouza seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renato DeSouza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Russian Saint!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSouza shoots in for a takedown but Saint shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown by DeSouza or perhaps it was just good defense by Saint which made him look bad.
Saint ducks right into an uppercut from DeSouza.
No luck for DeSouza with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato DeSouza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSouza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saint is fending him off so far but DeSouza persists. Nope, Saint circles away and we're back to standing.
DeSouza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Renato DeSouza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeSouza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saint but Saint pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DeSouza is defended easily by Saint.
DeSouza tries to clinch but Saint moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSouza has a takedown stuffed.
DeSouza shoots in but no luck this time.
Saint swats away the attempt to clinch by DeSouza.
DeSouza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
DeSouza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saint as he jumps to the side.
DeSouza wants to clinch.
Saint keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
DeSouza tries to clinch there but Saint circles away.
DeSouza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saint but Saint pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saint avoids the head kick by DeSouza.
DeSouza shoots in but no luck this time.
DeSouza thumps Saint with a low kick.
DeSouza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big right from Saint misses.
Saint drops DeSouza with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but DeSouza looks back up at him and smiles so Saint waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Renato DeSouza has been cut.
Saint throws a jab when DeSouza was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSouza doesn't manage to clinch there - Saint circles away.
DeSouza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saint looks to land a combination but DeSouza avoids it well.
DeSouza doesn't manage to clinch there - Saint circles away.
DeSouza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
DeSouza looks to throw the jab but Saint is out of range.
Saint shoots in for a takedown but DeSouza shows good takedown defense.
DeSouza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saint's waist but Saint gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DeSouza off to one side.
Saint circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saint scores with a three punch combo!
DeSouza fails with the takedown
and Saint counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Russian Saint!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neaj Tnencinv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tnencinv's choice of entrance music: Master of Puppets. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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225 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Neaj Tnencinv!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands a left and a right that send Tnencinv crashing to the mat, dazed. Johnson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Tnencinv is rocked!
It looks like Neaj Tnencinv has been cut.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Tnencinv is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Tnencinv paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tnencinv 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!
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tnencinv has time to react.
Tnencinv fails to land the takedown.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tnencinv just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson drops Tnencinv with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Tnencinv! Johnson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Jordan Johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Muggerud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Velouer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Velouer's choice of entrance music: Three Days Grace - Animal I Have Become. This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ White Belt
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KO power |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Muggerud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Red Velouer!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velouer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Velouer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Velouer looking to control but Muggerud is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Velouer looking to secure an arm triangle but Muggerud defends it well.
Velouer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Muggerud is looking to escape.
Velouer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Velouer is working for a guillotine from mount but Muggerud frees his head quite easily.
Muggerud is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velouer thowing shots but they're missing.
Velouer looking to secure an arm triangle but Muggerud defends it well.
Muggerud holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Velouer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Muggerud defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Velouer.
Muggerud really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Velouer tries to control but Muggerud wriggling away.
Velouer unloading with bombs!
Velouer swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Muggerud is now in Velouer's guard. A big mistake from Velouer there, giving up the dominant position!
Muggerud will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Muggerud stands up and waves to Velouer to follow him.
Muggerud lands a body shot.
Velouer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Muggerud!
Velouer punching from mount but Muggerud doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Velouer looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muggerud wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Velouer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muggerud is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Velouer punching from mount but Muggerud doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Velouer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Velouer looking to isolate an arm here. Muggerud doesn't see it coming and as Velouer extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Velouer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Red Velouer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Parker might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dead N Gone. Rico is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Fight Song. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Rico!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Parker.
Parker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rico misses with an attempted mid kick.
A combination from Rico does no damage.
Parker is looking to clinch.
Rico throws the kick towards the body but Parker avoids it.
Parker slips under a jab from Rico.
Parker misses with the combination.
Parker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Parker digs a right hand underneath Rico's ribcage. Rico let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Parker lands a shot to the body.
Rico prevents a body shot from Parker.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parker.
Rico misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Parker as Rico tries to tie him up.
Parker taking a breather.
Rico working hard to break the clinch.
Rico swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Parker pushes Rico back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rico fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rico manages to break the clinch.
Parker works over Rico's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker instigates a clinch.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The is referee keeping an eye on Parker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker throws a head punch that misses.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rico with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rico successfully pulls guard.
Parker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rico keeping full guard, as Parker tries to pass.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Rico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parker stopping the sweep attempt from Rico.
Parker wants to control from the top but Rico keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rico looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Parker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rico is proving hard to escape from.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rico keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Parker did well to prevent Rico getting side control.
Rico is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Parker is trying to get back to full guard.
Parker taking some punishment here, with Rico in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rico not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rico is looking to take a break and control but Parker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rico.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker wants to control but Rico is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Parker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Parker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Parker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Parker instigates a clinch.
Rico successfully pulls guard.
Parker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Parker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Parker 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 Rico has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rico and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice sprawl there from Parker as Rico shoots in.
Parker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rico is out of range.
Rico shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by Rico misses
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker dominated that round.
That's time! Parker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rico crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Parker - the referee stops the clock and Rico gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Parker. Rico manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rico shoots in and drives through. Parker sprawls well.
Parker scoring well with a low kick there.
Rico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Rico.
Rico misses with a takedown attempt
and Parker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Parker throws a head kick but Rico moves out of range.
Parker throws a combination that misses
and Rico counters with a single leg into guard. Parker didn't expect that.
Rico being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parker is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rico is breathing heavily.
Rico goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Parker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rico's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker digs a good body shot into Rico's ribs.
Rico finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Parker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Parker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rico misses with an uppercut. Parker saw that one coming.
Parker has managed to clinch.
Parker avoids the elbow strike from Rico, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Parker as the two fighters clinch.
Parker stalling.
Parker is working Rico over against the cage.
Parker lands a nice uppercut.
Parker is working Rico over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Parker.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parker.
Parker gets through Rico's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Parker lands a left hand.
Parker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ricos head.
Parker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rico backwards.
Parker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Parker gets through Rico's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Parker lands a body shot.
Parker manages to break the clinch.
Parker throws a leg kick which misses Rico's front leg but catches the back leg as Rico tries to avoid it.
Parker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rico. That did some damage!
Parker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rico's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rico has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rico there as he acknowledges the shot.
Parker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Parker gets a clinch.
A hook to the body from Parker.
Parker pushes Rico back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parker.
Parker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Parker manages to break the clinch.
Parker instigates a clinch.
Parker throws a head punch that misses.
Parker breaks the clinch.
Parker lands a head shot.
Parker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker doesn't manage to clinch there - Rico circles away.
Rico avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
Parker lands with a nice body kick.
Rico throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Parker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rico scores with a shot to the side of Parker's head.
Parker is looking to break free of the clinch but Rico has double underhooks.
Rico tries to land a knee to the head but Parker blocks with his arms.
Parker lands a body punch.
Rico jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Parker walks away with a smile on his face. Rico gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peter Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Rico.
A chopping leg kick lands by Parker.
Parker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rico jumps guard but Parker stands there with Rico around his waist. Rico gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Parker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rico is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rico's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Parker lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico jumps guard but Parker stands there with Rico around his waist. Rico gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Rico.
Rico digs a right hand into Parker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Parker's gas tank.
Parker lands a nice uppercut.
Parker lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Parker.
Rico misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Parker.
Parker tries to stall but Rico uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Parker manages to break the clinch.
Parker is looking to slow Rico down with leg kicks.
Parker feints and then cracks Rico's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rico down.
Parker feints and then cracks Rico's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rico down.
Parker feints and then cracks Rico's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rico down.
Parker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rico's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rico chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Parker can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rico, pushing him back against the cage.
Rico is working for takedown but Parker is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parker.
Parker scores with a shot to the side of Rico's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Parker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rico misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Parker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rico doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parker counters with an inside leg kick.
Parker looks to land a combination. Rico sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rico shoots in but no luck this time.
Parker keeps Rico at a distance using the push kick.
Parker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Parker scoring well with a low kick there.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Rico swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rico throws a combination that misses
and Parker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rico tries to keep at a distance but Parker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Parker.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rico can do to turn this around?
Parker digs a right hand into Rico's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rico's gas tank.
Parker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rico backwards.
Parker lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Parker.
Parker is stalling here.
Parker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Parker lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Parker.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parker.
Parker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Parker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rico or not.
Parker lands a shot to the body.
Rico takes a shot to the head.
Parker looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Parker - that landed with a thud.
Rico fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rico misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rico lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Parker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Parker lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico tries to pull guard but Parker won't allow it.
Peter Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Rico.
Parker cracks Rico with a nice body shot.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
Rico misses with a punch on the inside.
Parker looking to slow down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Rico.
Rico pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Parker throws and low kick but Rico moves out of range easily.
Rico fails with the takedown
and Parker counters with a good low kick that Rico was not able to check.
Rico takes a kick to the side of the head.
Parker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rico takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Parker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rico throws a push kick but Parker slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Parker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rico up against the cage.
Parker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parker is trying to break the clinch but Rico is controlling him.
Parker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parker.
Peter Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
Rico throws a front kick that sends Parker stumbling back into the cage.
Rico tries to close the distance and clinch but Parker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Rico checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Parker throws a leg kick but Rico moved away.
Rico moves into range and clinches up with Parker.
Peter Parker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rico misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parker.
Parker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rico.
Rico is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rico escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rico dives in and grabs Parker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes down on Rico's head and hops out.
Parker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rico's calf.
Rico on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parker. Parker obviously looking to wear him down.
Peter Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parker digs a good body shot into Rico's ribs.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Rico moves out of range easily.
Rico stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parker.
Parker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rico.
Parker stalks Rico and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rico's face. Rico staggers backwards, shaken.
Parker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Rico moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker scoring well with a low kick there.
Parker forces Rico back against the cage and clinches.
Parker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnny Rico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rico jumps guard but Parker stands there with Rico around his waist. Rico gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Parker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Parker!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Benz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "This Is War" by Il Nino. Mike Benz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Benz!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benz keeps the fight on the outside.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up but Benz circles away and keeps his distance.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dos Santos wants to clinch.
Dos Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Benz is having none of it.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch but Benz is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to clinch up but Benz keeps it at a distance.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Benz moves out of range.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Benz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dos Santos lands a head kick. Benz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benz misses with a hook. Dos Santos ducked under it nicely.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Benz is having none of it.
Dos Santos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benz throws a hook but Dos Santos avoids it easily.
Benz keeps the fight on the outside.
Benz throws a hook but Dos Santos avoids it easily.
Dos Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dos Santos misses with a head kick.
A combination from Benz does no damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos wants to clinch up but Benz keeps it at a distance.
Dos Santos tries to clinch there but Benz circles away.
Benz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dos Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dos Santos momentarily.
Benz throws a shot from downtown. Dos Santos moves away and avoids it.
Benz misses with a straight left.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up but Benz circles away and keeps his distance.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch but Benz is avoiding it.
Dos Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Benz moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dos Santos misses with a double jab
and Benz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up
enabling Benz to counter with a crisp jab.
Dos Santos tries to clinch
and Benz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dos Santos wants to clinch
and Benz counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos clinches but Benz breaks the clinch
and Dos Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Benz 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.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Benz moves away
and Benz counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Dos Santos has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Benz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Smith Wesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wesson comes to the cage accompanied by Lone Wolf. Reggie Green is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Smith Wesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Green!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green throws a good cross that connects.
Green jabs Wesson right on the nose. Wesson blinks but takes it well.
Wesson just misses with a punch to the body.
Green slips a jab and a cross from Wesson.
Green misses with a straight right.
Green throws a head kick that Wesson semi-blocks.
It looks like Smith Wesson has been cut.
Wesson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Green tries to avoid it but Wesson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Green to the ground. Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Green lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses.
Green avoids a kick to the body.
Wesson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Green avoids the head kick by Wesson.
The crowd cheers as Green lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wesson doesn't seem phased though.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses.
Green leaves Wesson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Green avoids the head kick by Wesson.
Green lands a left and a right that send Wesson crashing to the mat, dazed. Green thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Smith Wesson's cut is getting worse.
Green drops Wesson with a beautiful combination! Wesson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Green is looking for the KO!
Wesson is rocked!
Green sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Wesson's defenses. It connects perfectly with Wesson's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reggie Green!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flako Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Pull Me Under as his entrance music. Flako Gracie told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Flako Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands a body shot.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Smith.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into rage.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Jack Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flako Gracie.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Jack Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Flako Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith jabs at Gracie's body.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith connects with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie moves out of range as Smith strikes.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Smith thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Smith with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gracie lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Nice cross by Smith.
Gracie scores with a body shot.
A shot to de liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith 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.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Flako Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Gracie tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Jack Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flako Gracie.
Smith connects with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Smith 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 three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Smith.
A shot to de liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith jabs at Gracie's body.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Smith.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie with a jab.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie scores with a nice strike.
Smith throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jack Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flako Gracie.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gracie, as that shot connected.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Smith.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Flako Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:24
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Smith!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Gionathan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Colbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gionathan comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit - Rollin. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Gionathan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Colbert!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gionathan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Colbert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Colbert takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Colbert looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gionathan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gionathan throws a head kick that misses.
Gionathan connects with a body shot.
Gionathan gets a clinch.
Gionathan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Colbert has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gionathan lands with a short shot to the head.
Gionathan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Colbert's face.
A knee to the head by Gionathan.
Colbert takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Gionathan.
It looks like Cain Colbert has been cut.
Gionathan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gionathan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gionathan controlling the action here for a moment.
Colbert tries to circle away but Gionathan has him pinned against the cage.
Gionathan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gionathan lands a nice knee to the body.
Colbert takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gionathan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Colbert.
Gionathan lands with a left to the head.
Gionathan lands an elbow just above Colbert 's eye.
Gionathan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gionathan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gionathan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gionathan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gionathan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gionathan lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gionathan scores with a knee to the head.
Gionathan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Gionathan.
Gionathan just leaning against Colbert, taking a breather.
Gionathan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Colbert takes an elbow to the temple.
Gionathan misses with a knee to the head.
Gionathan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Colbert working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gionathan.
Gionathan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gionathan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gionathan has Colbert pushed against the cage.
Gionathan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Colbert blocks it with crossed arms.
Gionathan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Colbert on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gionathan trying to land knees to the body.
Colbert wants a takedown.
Gionathan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gionathan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Colbert has had enough of the clinch but Gionathan keeps him there for the moment.
Colbert fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gionathan connects with a knee to the head.
Gionathan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gionathan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Colbert's face.
A short right from Gionathan on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gionathan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gionathan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gionathan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gionathan avoiding damage.
A short body shot lands from Gionathan as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gionathan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short left from Gionathan.
Gionathan stalls.
Gionathan is leaning against Colbert and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Gionathan.
Gionathan slows down the pace here.
Gionathan lands an elbow just above Colbert 's eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Colbert tries to pull guard but Gionathan won't allow it.
Lorenzo Gionathan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Colbert.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gionathan crunches a lovely knee into Colbert's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Gionathan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Colbert's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gionathan scores with a jab to the head.
Colbert slaps away a takedown attempt from Gionathan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Colbert avoids the head kick by Gionathan.
Colbert takes one to the side of the head.
Gionathan closes the distance and clinches.
Gionathan lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Gionathan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from Gionathan.
Colbert has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gionathan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Colbert changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gionathan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gionathan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gionathan trying to land knees to the body.
Gionathan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gionathan scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gionathan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Colbert backwards.
Gionathan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Colbert blocks the elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Gionathan as the two fighters clinch.
Colbert is trying to force a seperation but Gionathan has the dominant position.
Gionathan lands with a light punch inside.
Gionathan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Colbert is defending well for now.
Gionathan stalling in the clinch.
Gionathan tries to land a knee to the head but Colbert blocks with his arms.
Gionathan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gionathan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Colbert backwards.
Colbert misses with some punches.
Colbert wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gionathan has him pressed against the cage.
Gionathan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gionathan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Gionathan.
Gionathan with a knee to the head.
Gionathan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Colbert's face.
Gionathan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Colbert lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Colbert has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Colbert takes a shot to the head.
Gionathan crunches a lovely knee into Colbert's ribcage.
Gionathan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gionathan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Gionathan.
Lorenzo Gionathan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Colbert takes an elbow to the temple.
Gionathan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gionathan scores with a knee to the head.
Gionathan lands a knee to the body.
Gionathan lands an elbow inside.
Gionathan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short uppercut from Gionathan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gionathan.
Colbert wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gionathan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gionathan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Gionathan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gionathan scores with a knee to the head.
Gionathan slowing the pace effectively.
Gionathan throws an elbow that misses.
Still in the clinch, Gionathan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gionathan obliges.
Colbert drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gionathan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Colbert takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gionathan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Colbert blocks an elbow strike.
Gionathan lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colbert has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gionathan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Gionathan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cain Colbert's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gionathan works the jab nicely.
Gionathan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Colbert tries to bum rush Gionathan with a series of wild strikes but Gionathan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gionathan misses with a head kick.
Colbert throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gionathan shoots in and drives through. Colbert sprawls well.
Gionathan tries a head kick but it misses.
Colbert blocks the body kick.
Colbert scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Colbert is working Gionathan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Colbert throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Gionathan works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Colbert seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colbert misses with a head shot. Gionathan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Colbert is looking to advance position but Gionathan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Colbert is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gionathan tries to control but Colbert wriggling away.
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.
Colbert is looking to improve his position but Gionathan isn't that keen on the idea.
Gionathan controlling his opponent.
Gionathan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colbert is squirming around, avoiding Gionathan's attempts to control the action.
Gionathan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Colbert can do to turn this around?
Colbert keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gionathan stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Gionathan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Colbert.
Lorenzo Gionathan is winning the standup battle so far.
Gionathan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Colbert throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lorenzo Gionathan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gionathan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Colbert.
Gionathan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gionathan connects with a solid leg kick.
Gionathan with a hook.
Gionathan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cain Colbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gionathan feints and as Colbert raises his hands in defense, Gionathan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Colbert looking for subs off his back but Gionathan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Colbert is in trouble now - Gionathan has advanced to mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colbert is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Gionathan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gionathan 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:25
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Gionathan!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raoul Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke comes to the cage accompanied by Bury Me With It. The crowd seem to be enjoying Johnson's choice of entrance music: Enter Sandman by Metallica. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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240 lbs
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269 lbs
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Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raoul Duke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carter Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duke moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Duke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Duke misses with some punches.
Duke pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Duke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duke pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Duke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
It looks like Carter Johnson has been cut.
Duke lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duke.
A right hook to the body lands for Duke.
Duke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson tries to stall but Duke uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Duke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duke misses with some punches.
Duke is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Johnson looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duke landing knees to the body.
Duke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Duke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson is rocked!
Duke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Duke finish him?
Duke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Duke on the inside.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Duke using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duke connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
A hook to the body from Duke.
Duke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Duke.
Duke with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Duke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Duke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Duke.
Duke lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duke.
Duke looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Duke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duke lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Duke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Duke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Duke lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Duke.
Duke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duke with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Duke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duke with a knee to the head.
Duke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
A right hook to the body lands for Duke.
Duke connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Duke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Duke throws a head punch that misses.
Duke with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duke.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Duke smiles and moves away.
Raoul Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carter Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duke wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson swings for the body but Duke moves out of range.
Duke wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Duke tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duke rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Duke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Duke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Duke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Duke won't allow it.
Duke lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Duke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duke lands an uppercut.
Duke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duke stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Duke forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Duke has double underhooks.
Johnson successfully pulls guard.
Duke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duke gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Duke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoul Duke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carter Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Duke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson takes a swing at Duke's ribcage but misses.
Duke slips under a jab from Johnson.
Duke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Duke lands with a left to the head.
Duke misses with a body punch.
Duke lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Duke throws a head punch that misses.
Duke misses with some punches.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Duke has him pressed against the cage.
Duke lands a knee to the head.
Duke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Duke.
Duke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Duke won't allow it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Duke here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Duke misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duke.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duke pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Duke is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duke instigates a clinch.
Duke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duke lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duke.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duke digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Duke prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Duke throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Duke misses with a punch on the inside.
Duke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Duke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Duke on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Duke.
A short left from Duke.
Duke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Duke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Duke.
Duke scores with a knee to the head.
Duke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Duke unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duke lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson tries to circle away but Duke has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Duke on the inside.
Duke misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Duke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duke stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Duke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duke lands a body punch.
Duke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Duke is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Duke gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duke keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Duke working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duke.
Duke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Duke, against the cage.
Duke throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Duke throws a head punch that misses.
Duke scores with a shoulder strike.
Duke lands a right hand.
Duke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duke scores with a hook to the body.
Duke prevents the takedown attempt.
Raoul Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carter Johnson.
Duke lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Johnson is trying to drag Duke to the mat but Duke just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Duke lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duke throws a knee to the head but misses.
Duke connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Duke is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Duke down to the mat. Duke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duke is looking to clinch.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Duke.
Duke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Duke pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Duke lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Duke - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duke.
Duke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoul Duke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carter Johnson'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.
Duke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Duke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Duke - that landed with a thud.
Duke lands a nice elbow.
Duke misses with the head strike.
Duke swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A knee to the head by Duke.
Duke lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Duke lands a shot to the body.
Duke lands with a short shot to the head.
Duke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Duke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duke crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
Duke gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duke connects with a knee to the head.
Duke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Johnson jumps guard but Duke stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Duke scores with a knee to the head.
Duke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duke works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Duke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Duke lands a body shot.
Duke using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Duke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duke works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Duke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duke lands a body punch.
Duke lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Duke.
Duke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke misses with the head strike.
Duke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Duke scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Duke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson wants to break free but Duke has control.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Duke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duke utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Raoul Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carter Johnson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Duke.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Duke holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Duke scores with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Duke.
Duke working aggressively here.
Duke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duke lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Duke scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Duke smiles and moves away.
Duke is looking to clinch.
Duke pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Duke works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duke wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Duke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duke moves into the clinch successfully.
Duke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duke has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson jumps guard but Duke stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Duke landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Duke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Duke tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Duke tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duke doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Duke takes the fight into the clinch.
Duke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Duke - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duke.
Duke lands a nice uppercut.
Duke is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Duke down to the mat. Duke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Raoul Duke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duke darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Duke lands a body punch.
Duke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
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!
Duke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Duke lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoul Duke clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Carter Johnson's cut.
That's time! Duke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Duke digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Duke doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Duke wants to clinch.
Duke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duke has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Duke lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Duke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the cage.
Duke lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duke misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Duke on the inside.
Johnson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short right from Duke.
Duke misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Duke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duke.
Nice body punch from Duke - that landed with a thud.
Raoul Duke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Duke lands a body shot.
Duke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Duke lands a knee to the body.
Duke landing knees to the head.
Duke lands a big right hand that drops Johnson! The killer instinct kicks in and Duke finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Duke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raoul Duke!
Raoul Duke retains his heavyweight title!
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