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UPG 32: The Gates Of Hell PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noel Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Duality - Slipknot. Noel Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve Rogers's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noel Smith! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Rogers! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rogers tries to clinch but fails miserably and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Smith trying to mount his opponent but Rogers defends it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rogers wants to get back to his feet. Smith thows a huge punch but Rogers dodges it nicely.
Smith is trying to control. Rogers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Smith stops Rogers from getting back to his feet.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next. Smith wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Smith uses his free foot to push down on Rogers's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rogers. Rogers avoids a series of strikes thrown by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rogers wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rogers is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Smith is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rogers can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rogers bucks Smith off and manages to get back to his feet! Rogers tries to clinch up and Smith counters with a left to the body. Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Rogers tries to clinch but Smith moves away and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith lands with a right hand. Steve Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith throws a lazy right hand but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Rogers wants to clinch and Rogers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Rogers wants to clinch so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogers swivels though and keeps the full guard. Rogers wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Smith advances to half guard. Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith connects with a bit shot that sees Rogers covering up! More strikes from Smith and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Smith is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noel Smith!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vic Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Holder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bauer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Europe's "The Final Countdown". Vic Bauer had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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194 lbs
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196 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vic Bauer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Holder! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Holder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holder goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Bauer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Bauer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holder on the side of the head. Bauer throws a body punch but Holder moves out of range. Holder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Bauer motions for Holder to come forward. Bauer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bauer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bauer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holder manages to avoid it. An inside leg kick from Holder misses. Holder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bauer checks it well. Bauer throws a right and a left that Holder avoids nicely. Holder scores with a leg kick.
Bauer takes a swing at Holder's ribcage but misses. An inside leg kick from Holder misses. Bauer misses with a leg kick. Holder thumps Bauer with a low kick. Bauer tries to bum rush Holder with a series of wild strikes but Holder uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Holder tries to land a leg kick but Bauer saw it coming and moves away.
Luke Holder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bauer misses with a hook. Holder pushes Bauer up against the cage in a clinch. Holder missing with knees to the body.
Holder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holder cracks the inside of Bauer's front leg. Holder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bauer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holder. Bauer fails with a takedown attempt. Holder looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Holder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bauer's head backwards. Bauer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holder.
Holder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holder slips under a jab. Holder lands with a hook. Bauer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Bauer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holder can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bauer moves out of range as Holder throws a body kick.
Bauer wants to land a leg kick but Holder is out of range. A slow jab from Bauer misses its intended target. Holder plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! 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! Holder keeps Bauer at a distance using the push kick. A head kick by Holder misses and Bauer counters with a single leg into guard. Holder didn't expect that. Bauer is breathing heavily. Holder trying to keep a closed guard but Bauer is proving a slippery customer.
Bauer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Bauer preventing the sweep. Holder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bauer lands a couple of elbows. Bauer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Bauer trying to control the position from guard on top but Holder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Holder looking for a sweep. Not yet Holder, not yet. Bauer postures up in Holder's guard and throws a big left but Holder blocks it. Bauer cracks Holder with a solid left hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bauer throwing strikes from guard but Holder blocks nicely. Bauer wants to control from the top but Holder keeps moving. Holder trying to keep a closed guard but Bauer is proving a slippery customer.
Bauer preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Holder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Bauer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bauer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Holder can't keep his opponent in guard - Bauer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Holder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Bauer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holder defending well though. Bauer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Holder with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Bauer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bauer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Bauer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holder keeps working. Bauer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Holder dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Holder throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Holder scores with a leg kick.
Holder lands a head kick. Bauer smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Bauer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick from Holder. Holder fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Bauer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holder sees it coming and avoids it easily. Holder tries a head kick but it misses.
Bauer misses with a lunging right hand
and Holder counters with a flying knee. Nice. 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! Holder feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bauer's calf. Holder swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bauer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Holder makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bauer really felt that one! Bauer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Holder. A thudding body kick lands there by Holder!
Holder lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A left lands for Holder.
That's one minute gone in the round. Holder tries to clinch but Bauer moves out of range. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bauer misses with a right hand and Holder counters with a body kick that stops Bauer in his tracks momentarily. Holder dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bauer. That did some damage! Holder throws a nice outside leg kick. Holder cracks the inside of Bauer's front leg. Holder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holder lands a nice looking body shot.
Bauer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holder. Holder throws a head kick that half lands.
Bauer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Holder scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Holder. Holder lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Holder thuds a left hand into Bauer's body. That kick from Holder tenderised Bauer's leg. Bauer is trying to keep his angry face on. Luke Holder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bauer tries to keep at a distance but Holder has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Holder tries to land knees in the clinch but Bauer avoids the damage to the body. Holder lands an elbow inside that Bauer shrugs off. Holder has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bauer blocks the elbow strike.
Bauer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Holder leaning his opponent against the cage. The crowd are getting on Holder's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Holder comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Bauer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Bauer blocks the elbow strike.
Bauer has clasped his hands together around Holder's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bauer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Holder is trying to control Bauer's posture but Bauer avoids it. Holder stops Bauer from passing to mount. Bauer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Holder is not content to let Bauer control the position. Bauer is putting a hurting on Holder here, landing some big shots from side control. Bauer trying to control the action but Holder is working from the bottom. Bauer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bauer cracks Holder with a big right hand but Holder just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bauer working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Holder is trying to work for a sweep but Bauer has mounted him! Holder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Bauer raining down shots from the mount! Bauer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Holder's face.
Holder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Bauer controlling from mount. Bauer raining down shots from the mount! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Holder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Holder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Holder tries to clinch up. Holder moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bauer 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.
Holder lands a front kick. Bauer misses with a left hand and Holder counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Bauer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Holder tries to clinch up. Holder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bauer moves away. Luke Holder seems to be getting the better of the standup. Holder lands with a slapping head kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bauer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holder. Bauer dives in and grabs Holder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holder pushes down on Bauer's head and hops out. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bauer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Holder - the referee stops the clock and Bauer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Holder. Bauer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Holder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Holder looks to land a combination but Bauer avoids it well. Holder looks for the body kick but Bauer saw that one coming. Holder scores with a nice head shot. Bauer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Holder. That one must have hurt. Holder scores with a head kick. Bauer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Holder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bauer. A nice leg kick lands there from Holder. Holder lands with a slapping head kick. Bauer dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Holder fakes the leg kick and cracks Bauer in the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! An inside leg kick lands from Holder. Holder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Holder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holder lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Holder wants to clinch up but Bauer keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters circle momentarily. Bauer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Holder fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bauer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Holder misses with a head kick.
Bauer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Holder. Holder scores with a leg kick.
Holder lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bauer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Holder swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bauer counters with a two punch combo. Bauer misses with a combination
and Holder counters with a left to the body. Holder throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bauer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Bauer fails with a takedown attempt. Holder throws a head kick that Bauer semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Holder.
Holder lands with a kick to the ribs.
Holder lands with a slapping head kick. Holder misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Holder, right into the meat.
Both fighters circling a little - Holder finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Bauer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holder. Holder obviously looking to wear him down.
Holder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bauer's sensitive parts. Holder lands a jab to the head.
Holder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bauer rather than just go for the knockout. This has been an exciting period of action! Holder lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bauer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Holder doesn't manage to clinch there - Bauer circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bauer missing with a left hand there. Holder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bauer takes a kick to the side of the head. Holder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bauer throws an off balance right hand
and Holder counters with a nice kick to the body. Vic Bauer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Holder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Holder scoring well with a low kick there.
Holder feints and then cracks Bauer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bauer down. Holder connects with an inside leg kick. Luke Holder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Holder explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Holder cracks the inside of Bauer's front leg. Bauer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Bauer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Holder - that will leave a mark!
Holder wants to clinch up but Bauer keeps it at a distance. Holder throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Luke Holder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Holder winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Holder!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Johnson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Balboa! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice jab there from Balboa. Johnson gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson is nestled in close to Balboa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Balboa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Johnson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Balboa tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Johnson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Neckpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Selwoods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Neckpunch is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sam Neckpunch! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Selwoods! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Neckpunch lands a nice looking body shot.
Selwoods with a lazy takedown attempt and Neckpunch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Selwoods looks gassed! Neckpunch lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Mark Selwoods has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Selwoods avoids the body shot from Neckpunch.
Neckpunch has Selwoods up against the cage in a clinch.
Neckpunch lands a hook that snaps the head of Selwoods backwards. Selwoods tries to score a body lock takedown but Neckpunch shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Neckpunch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Selwoods changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Neckpunch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sam Neckpunch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Selwoods. BOOM! Neckpunch lands a beautiful left hook that drops Selwoods. Selwoods tries to recover but Neckpunch is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Selwoods lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Neckpunch!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Siuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pillu Mieles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siuta's entrance music is "Rise" by The Flobots. A fine choice. Jay Siuta could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pillu Mieles's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Siuta! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pillu Mieles! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Siuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siuta misses with the combination.
Siuta misses with a body shot
and Mieles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Mieles with a hook. A bone on bone clash there as Mieles blocks the leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mieles. Siuta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mieles counters with a lovely straight right hand! Mieles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Siuta. Siuta throws a leg kick but Mieles sees it coming and checks it nicely. Siuta misses with an uppercut
and Mieles counters with a stiff right hand. Mieles moves out of range of the leg kick from Siuta. Mieles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Siuta counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Siuta misses with a combination
and Mieles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Siuta misses with a hook
and Mieles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Siuta throws a chopping leg kick but Mieles manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Mieles throws a poor cross that misses
and Siuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Siuta swings widly with a right hand
enabling Mieles to counter with a crisp jab. Siuta slips under a jab from Mieles. Siuta throws an off balance right hand
enabling Mieles to counter with a crisp jab. Siuta misses with an uppercut
and Mieles counters with a lovely shot to the body. Siuta throws a combination that misses and Mieles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Siuta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mieles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Siuta misses with a right hand and Mieles counters with a stiff right hand. Siuta throws an overhand right that lands on Mieles's shoulder, as Mieles tries to avoid the shot. A combination from Mieles does no damage. Mieles thows a body shot but no joy. Mieles takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mieles swings for the body but Siuta moves out of range.
Siuta is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mieles's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Siuta walks into a straight right hand from Mieles. Mieles lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mieles listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Siuta misses with a left hand and Mieles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Siuta misses the shot to the body. Mieles throws a looping overhand right but Siuta ducks down to avoid it. Siuta tries a head kick but it misses.
Siuta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mieles to counter with a crisp jab. A low kick from Siuta misses and Mieles counters with a stiff right hand. Siuta scores with a nice strike. Mieles throws a lazy uppercut
and Siuta counters with a leg kick. Siuta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Mieles is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Siuta had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mieles looks to score with a jab to the body but Siuta is just out of range. Siuta misses with a left hand and Mieles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Siuta thinking. Siuta misses with a right hand and Mieles counters with a series of strikes. Siuta will be more careful next time no doubt. Mieles blocks a low kick nicely. Siuta looks to land a left hand but Mieles moved out of range nicely. Siuta cracks Mieles with a good jab. Mieles has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Siuta throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mieles tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Siuta is in Mieles's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Siuta tries to free his leg and advance position but Mieles is retaining full guard. Mieles has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Siuta off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Siuta throws a poor cross that misses
and Siuta 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.
Pillu Mieles dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Siuta ducks right into an uppercut from Mieles. Mieles swings for the body but Siuta moves out of range.
Siuta thows a leg kick but Mieles checks it and Siuta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mieles throws a hook to the side of Siuta's head but Siuta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Siuta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mieles. Mieles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Siuta fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mieles is out of range. Siuta throws a series of punches but Mieles moves out of range. Pillu Mieles seems to be getting the better of the standup. Siuta throws a body punch but Mieles moves out of range. Mieles 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Siuta misses with a lunging right hand
and Mieles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Siuta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Siuta connects with an inside leg kick. Mieles darts in and clinches Siuta up against the cage. Mieles's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Siuta. Mieles misses with some punches.
Siuta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mieless head. Mieles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Siuta. Siuta lands with a right to the head. A left hand lands to the body for Siuta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mieles. Mieles tries to circle away but Siuta has him pinned against the cage. Siuta looking for a takedown. Siuta lands a shot to the body. Mieles is breathing heavily. Siuta missing with knees to the body.
Siuta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Siuta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mieles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siuta works on Mieles's body with a couple of short punches. Siuta lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Siuta is pressing down on Mieles's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mieles is holding on for now. Mieles is trying to stand back up but Siuta is controlling him
Still in half guard, Siuta seems content to control. Mieles is refusing to be controlled, as Siuta sits in half guard. Siuta stops Mieles from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice strikes from Siuta there. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mieles taking some punishment here, with Siuta in his half guard. Siuta not doing much here.
Siuta works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Siuta looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mieles is avoiding damage well.
Check out the look on Siuta's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mieles wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Mieles defending against the ground and pound. Siuta trying to control the position but Mieles is working away. Siuta advances to full mount. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Siuta with shots to the head and body - Mieles looks very uncomfortable down there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Siuta dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Siuta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mieles checks it well. Mieles is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Siuta throws a leg kick but Mieles checks it. Danga de danga de dang - Siuta scores with a four punch combination! Siuta swings and misses with a shot to the body and Mieles counters with a stiff right hand. Siuta throws a sloppy head kick and Mieles counters with a lovely straight right hand! Siuta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mieles counters with a right hand to the body. Siuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mieles.
Siuta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Siuta tries to work over Mieles's front leg with a kick but Mieles checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Siuta throws a low kick but Mieles avoids it. Mieles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siuta.
Mieles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Siuta counters with an outside leg kick.
Siuta throws a leg kick and Mieles counters with a three punch combo that has Siuta backing up. Siuta nods at Mieles to acknowledge the strikes. Mieles misses with a hook. Mieles throws a looping overhand right but Siuta ducks down to avoid it. Siuta misses with a right hand and Mieles counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Siuta lands with a hook. Mieles tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Siuta throws a chopping leg kick but Mieles manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Mieles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Siuta counters with a low kick, right behind Mieles 's knee. Mieles takes one to the chin there. Mieles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Siuta throws a leg kick that misses. Siuta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Siuta throws a lazy right hand but Mieles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Siuta slips under a jab from Mieles.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mieles checks a leg kick. Siuta misses the jab. Mieles bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Siuta's head backwards. Siuta attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Siuta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Siuta lands a head kick. Mieles smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Siuta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Siuta throws a body kick the misses and Siuta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mieles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mieles there as he acknowledges the shot. Siuta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A swing and a miss from Siuta. A low kick from Siuta misses and Mieles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Siuta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jay Siuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Siuta moves away from the strike by Mieles. Mieles misses with a right hand and Siuta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Mieles throws an overhand right that lands on Siuta's shoulder, as Siuta tries to avoid the shot. Decent striking displayed by Mieles there. Mieles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Siuta.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jay Siuta. I think Siuta has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Dylan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Choco Late (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Late is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: That aint Classy. Choco Late will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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285 lbs
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282 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucas Dylan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Choco Late! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Late lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dylan at a distance.
Late scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dylan doesn't seem bothered though. Late throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dylan throws a body kick that misses. Dylan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Late throws a right and a left that Dylan avoids nicely. Dylan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dylan moves out of range as Late throws a body kick.
Late connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Lucas Dylan has been cut. Late moves out of range of the strikes. Dylan misses with a hook
and Late counters with a left and a right that stings Dylan. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dylan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Late counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Dylan throws out a leg kick but Late moves out of range and Dylan only half commits. Late tries a head kick but it misses.
Late tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Late tries to score with a low kick but Dylan moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dylan throws a low kick but Late moves out of range easily. Late with a nice cross. Late throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Late fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Late misses with a straight right. Dylan tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Late counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Dylan clinches up with Late and pushes him back against the cage. Late is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Late's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dylan moves out of range of the strikes. Dylan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dylan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Late swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dylan tries to land a front kick but Late steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Late shoots in for a takedown but Dylan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Danga de danga de dang - Late scores with a four punch combination! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Late throws a nice looking combination but Dylan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Dylan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Late is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dylan. Dylan jabs Late to the body, keeping him at a distance. Dylan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Late. That did some damage! Late on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lucas Dylan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Late looks gassed! Late takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Lucas Dylan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Late tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Late takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dylan tries to clinch there but Late circles away.
Late throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dylan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Late really felt that one! Dylan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dylan. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dylan has Late up against the cage in a clinch.
Dylan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Dylan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dylan lands a body shot. Dylan lands a body punch in the clinch. A short body shot lands from Dylan as the two fighters clinch.
Dylan lands a left hand.
Dylan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Late backwards. Dylan lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dylan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Dylan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dylan digs a right hand into Late's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Late's gas tank. Dylan lands a body punch. Dylan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Dylan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Late or not. Dylan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Late backwards. Good body shot from Dylan.
A short left from Dylan. Dylan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Good body shot from Dylan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A body shot lands from Dylan.
Dylan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dylan lands a body punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Dylan dominated that round. The cut man is working on Lucas Dylan'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.
Dylan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Late's sensitive parts. Dylan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dylan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Late manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Dylan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Late throws a hook to the side of Dylan's head but Dylan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Dylan with a body punch. A glancing blow. Dylan throws a quick inside leg kick. Dylan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Late moves forwards but Dylan connects with a nice, crisp jab. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Late!
Late is breathing heavily. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dylan. Late shrugs it off though. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Late moves out of range of the body kick from Dylan.
Dylan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Late. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round. Dylan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dylan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Dylan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Late stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dylan. Dylan connects with the punch. Dylan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dylan has Late up against the cage in a clinch.
Dylan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Dylan scores with a hook to the body. Dylan digs a right hand into Late's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Late's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A frustrated look appears on Late's face as he tries to break the clinch. Dylan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dylan cracks Late with a nice body shot. Dylan lands with a left to the head. Dylan digs a right hand into Late's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Late's gas tank. Dylan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Dylan working some nice short punches in the clinch. Still in the clinch, Dylan scores with a nice short uppercut. Nice body punch from Dylan - that landed with a thud.
Dylan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lates head. Nice body punch from Dylan. Late's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Dylan lands with a left to the head. Dylan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Late or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A hook to the body from Dylan.
Dylan lands a body punch in the clinch. Dylan lands a hook that snaps the head of Late backwards. Dylan is working Late over against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dylan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dylan is leaning against Late and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Dylan leaning against his opponent.
Dylan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Dylan lands a body punch in the clinch. Nice body punch from Dylan - that landed with a thud.
Dylan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Late backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dylan scores with a shoulder strike. Dylan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Late. Dylan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Late backwards. Dylan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dylan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Late or not. A right handed body shot lands from Dylan.
A left hand lands to the body for Dylan.
Dylan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Dylan lands a left hand.
Dylan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Dylan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dylan scores with a hook to the body. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Dylan dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Lucas Dylan's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dylan lands with a straight right. Late didn't see that one coming. Late avoids a kick to the body.
Dylan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Late can do to turn this around? Dylan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Late manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Dylan throws a head kick but Late moves out of range.
Dylan is looking to slow Late down with leg kicks. Dylan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dylan throws a right hand that misses
and Late counters with a series of strikes. Dylan will be more careful next time no doubt. Late lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Late motions for Dylan to come forward. Late throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. The fight stays on the outside here - Dylan looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Late misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dylan.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dylan throws a head kick but Late moves out of range.
Late takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. No luck for Late with that takedown attempt. Dylan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dylan closes the distance and clinches. Dylan lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Dylan. Dylan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Dylan scores with a shot to the side of Late's head. Lucas Dylan has scored more points in the clinch so far. Dylan cracks Late with a nice body shot. A shot in the inside from Dylan. Dylan pushes Late back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dylan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A right hook to the body lands for Dylan.
Dylan lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dylan.
Dylan lands a nice uppercut. A bit of stalling here from Dylan.
Dylan is pressed up against the cage. Late has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dylan down to the mat. Dylan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. A solid leg kick lands there for Dylan.
Late keeps the fight on the outside. A nice inside leg kick there by Dylan. That's going to slow Late down. Dylan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Late's head backwards. That kick from Dylan tenderised Late's leg. Late is trying to keep his angry face on. Dylan is looking to slow Late down with leg kicks. Dylan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Late's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dylan closes the distance and clinches. Dylan lands a right hand. A right handed body shot lands from Dylan.
Dylan works on Late's body with a couple of short punches. Nice body punch from Dylan - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Dylan.
A short right from Dylan on the inside. Dylan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Nice body punch from Dylan. This has been an exciting period of action! Dylan lands a body shot. Dylan digs a right hand underneath Late's ribcage. Late let out a lung full of air as it connected. Dylan stalling the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Dylan.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dylan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Late. Dylan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Dylan.
Dylan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Dylan prevents the takedown attempt.
Lucas Dylan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Choco Late. Dylan avoiding damage.
Dylan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dylan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Dylan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Dylan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight! Lucas Dylan showed his dominance in that final round. Well Dylan 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:25 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Dylan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Luongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fresh Hamz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luongo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Alexisonfire - The Northern. Fresh Hamz has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francesco Luongo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fresh Hamz! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Luongo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Luongo gets tackled into the cage by Hamz. Hamz maintains the clinch. Hamz is fighting off a takedown attempt but Luongo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hamz to the mat. Hamz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Hamz keeping moving, preventing Luongo from controlling successfully. Luongo is really struggling to control Hamz but he's trying to hold on to the position. Luongo looking to pass the guard. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Luongo wants to control from the top but Hamz keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Francesco Luongo just wasn't active enough. Luongo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hamz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hamz closes the distance and pushes Luongo back into the cage. Hamz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luongo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Luongo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Hamz taking a breather. Luongo has Hamz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hamz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Hamz tries to throw a body punch but Luongo avoids it by throwing Hamz back against the cage. Good body shot from Hamz.
Luongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luongo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hamz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A cross from Hamz lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Luongo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hamz pinned against the cage. Hamz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Fresh Hamz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Luongo misses with a takedown attempt letting Hamz counter with a right hand. Luongo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hamz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Luongo somewhat. Hamz rushes Luongo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Hamz gets underhooks to prevent Luongo's takedown attempt.
Luongo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hamz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for Hamz.
Hamz lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hamz lands a body shot. Hamz lands with a right to the head. Hamz digs a right hand into Luongo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Luongo's gas tank. Hamz stops a takedown attempt from Luongo.
Hamz lands a nice shot to the body. Luongo is breathing heavily. A short right from Hamz. Hamz lands with a left to the head. Hamz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hamz is working Luongo over against the cage. A body shot lands from Hamz.
Hamz lands on the inside with an uppercut. Hamz lands a nice shot to the body. Hamz lands a body shot. A short uppercut from Hamz. Hamz digs a right hand underneath Luongo's ribcage. Luongo let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hamz is leaning against Luongo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hamz lands a hook that snaps the head of Luongo backwards. Hamz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Luongo. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hamz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Nice body punch from Hamz. Hamz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hamz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hamz is leaning against Luongo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A right hook to the body lands for Hamz.
Hamz swings wildly with an uppercut but Luongo uses good head movement to avoid it. Hamz pushes Luongo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hamz has Luongo pushed against the cage. Hamz scores with a hook to the body. Hamz works on Luongo's body with a couple of short punches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fresh Hamz dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hamz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Luongo. Hamz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luongo pushes Hamz up against the cage in a clinch. Hamz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luongo's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hamz. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Luongo. Hamz gets through Luongo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Luongo is trying to drag Hamz to the mat but Hamz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Luongo prevents a body shot from Hamz. The referee is keeping an eye on Hamz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Luongo goes for a takedown attempt but Hamz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hamz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Luongo tries to move into range but Hamz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Hamz clinches with his opponent.
Luongo stalling against the cage.
Fresh Hamz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Luongo jumps guard but Hamz stands there with Luongo around his waist. Luongo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Luongo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hamz tries to throw a body punch but Luongo avoids it by throwing Hamz back against the cage. Luongo goes for a takedown attempt but Hamz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hamz thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hamz closes the distance and clinches. Hamz scores with a shoulder strike. Hamz tries to throw a body punch but Luongo avoids it by throwing Hamz back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hamz. Luongo blocks a body shot from Hamz. Luongo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hamz throws a punch but it's blocked by Luongo. Hamz misses with a hook from the clinch. Hamz working aggressively here.
Hamz misses with a punch to the body.
Hamz swings wildly with an uppercut but Luongo uses good head movement to avoid it. Hamz working aggressively here.
Hamz misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hamz tries to work over Luongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Luongo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hamz has a couple of punches blocked by Luongo.
Luongo has Hamz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Luongo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hamz tumbling to the mat - Luongo dives into Hamz's guard. Luongo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Luongo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Luongo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hamz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Luongo is pushing down on Hamz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hamz is fighting to maintain full guard but Luongo has managed to sneak the leg through. Hamz is not content to let Luongo control the position. Hamz trying to control but Luongo postures up.
Luongo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Luongo passes to side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Francesco Luongo will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hamz has closed the distance and engaged Luongo in a clinch.
Hamz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hamz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hamz tries to throw a body punch but Luongo avoids it by throwing Hamz back against the cage. Luongo blocking some punches.
Hamz misses with a body punch.
Hamz slows down the pace here.
Hamz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hamz working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hamz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hamz is pressed up against the cage. Luongo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hamz down to the mat. Hamz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Luongo slips a jab and a cross from Hamz.
Hamz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luongo moves away. Luongo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hamz. A nice combination there by Hamz.
Hamz throws a good cross that connects.
Hamz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luongo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Hamz throws a hook but Luongo blocks it. Luongo gets the takedown into side control. Luongo tries for a kimura but Hamz is defending well. Hamz manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hamz is staying active underneath Luongo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Luongo seems to be looking for submissions.
Luongo is looking to take a break and control but Hamz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Luongo controlling the action here. Hamz wants to control but Luongo is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hamz tries to roll over but Luongo keeps him under control. Luongo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Luongo is trying to control. Hamz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Hamz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Luongo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Francesco Luongo just wasn't active enough. Hamz tests Luongo's chin there with a solid looking shot. Luongo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Hamz counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Luongo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hamz pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Luongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Hamz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hamz scores with a nice hook to the head. Hamz lands with a short shot to the head. Luongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hamz.
Hamz misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Hamz to work.
Hamz lands with a short shot to the head. Luongo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hamz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Luongo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hamz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Luongo avoiding Hamz 's attempts to control his hands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Francesco Luongo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. That's time! Luongo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hamz stuffs the takedown. Hamz clinches up against the cage. Hamz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Hamz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luongo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Hamz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Luongo looking to slow down the pace here. Stalling in the clinch from Hamz.
Hamz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like Francesco Luongo has been cut. Hamz lands a hook to the side of the head. Hamz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round. Luongo wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Luongo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Luongo goes for a takedown attempt but Hamz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Luongo gets tackled into the cage by Hamz. Hamz maintains the clinch. Hamz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hamz lands on the inside with an uppercut. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Luongo wants to stall.
Hamz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Luongo.
Hamz misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Hamz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Luongo up against the cage. Hamz is pressed up against the cage. Luongo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hamz down to the mat. Hamz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Fresh Hamz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sloppy strikes from Hamz. Those never looked like landing. Luongo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hamz napping and manages to drive through into side control! Luongo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hamz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Luongo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Hamz is not content to let Luongo control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hamz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Luongo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Hamz is being controlled here. Hamz wants to control but Luongo postures up. You can see the frustration on Hamz's face as Luongo controls the position. Luongo advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Luongo wants to control the pace but Hamz is squirming around nicely. Hamz has given up his back. Will we see Luongo going for some submissions?
Luongo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Luongo is persistently looking for the submission but Hamz is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Luongo had his way with Fresh Hamz in that round. The cut man is working on Francesco Luongo's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Luongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hamz, pushing him back against the cage. Hamz misses with a hook from the clinch. Hamz struggles to land a body shot inside as Luongo controls his hands.
Luongo can't get the takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Hamz throws a head punch that misses. Hamz misses with a hook from the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hamz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Luongo.
Hamz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Hamz working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Luongo prevents a body shot from Hamz. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hamz. Luongo blocks an uppercut.
Hamz struggles to land a body shot inside as Luongo controls his hands.
Hamz prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Luongo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hamz lands with a left to the head. Hamz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Hamz swings wildly with an uppercut but Luongo uses good head movement to avoid it. Hamz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hamz tries to work over Luongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Luongo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Luongo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hamz prevents it.
Fresh Hamz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Hamz misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hamz.
Luongo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hamz walks away with a smile on his face. Luongo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Hamz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Francesco Luongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Sloppy strikes from Hamz. Those never looked like landing. Hamz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hamz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Luongo in his tracks. Luongo moves into the clinch. Luongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hamz misses with a punch to the body.
Luongo is trying to drag Hamz to the mat but Hamz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. A nice left hand lands by Hamz.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hamz lands with a short shot to the head. Luongo can't get the takedown.
Luongo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hamz scores with a shoulder strike. Hamz working aggressively here.
Hamz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Luongo blocks a body shot from Hamz. Nice body punch from Hamz - that landed with a thud.
Luongo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hamz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Hamz lands on the inside with an uppercut. Luongo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hamz lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hamz. Luongo looking for a takedown. Hamz presses Luongo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Hamz stalling in the clinch but Luongo improves position. Hamz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Luongo. Hamz lands with a right to the head. Hamz gets through Luongo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luongo is rocked! Nice body punch from Hamz - that landed with a thud.
Hamz tries to work over Luongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hamz misses with a hook from the clinch. Hamz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hamz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luongo being controlled against the cage. Hamz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight! Fresh Hamz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Luongo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 48:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Francesco Luongo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zak Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boxing Comte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxwell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 2pac-When We Ride On Our Enemies remix. Comte is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Laser life by Blood Brothers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zak Maxwell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boxing Comte! The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Maxwell moves out of range as Comte strikes. Maxwell has his takedown stuffed and Comte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Maxwell with a poor takedown and Comte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Maxwell shoots and misses and Comte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zak Maxwell. That's going to take a lot out of him. Maxwell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Maxwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Comte scores with a hook. Maxwell misses with a takedown attempt and Maxwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nice shot by Comte. Comte scores with a punch to the head.
Maxwell is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Comte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maxwell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Oh Maxwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Maxwell is breathing heavily. Comte is stalking Maxwell. Maxwell circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Comte, and it's lights out! Maxwell really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boxing Comte!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dalton Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolfe comes to the cage accompanied by Run this town by Jay-Z. Biggums is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ThunderStruck. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dalton Wolfe! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Biggums! The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A low kick from Biggums misses and Wolfe counters with a low kick, right behind Biggums 's knee. Wolfe moves out of range of the strikes. Biggums throws a jab when Wolfe was well out of range. Biggums uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolfe. Wolfe throws a leg kick that is checked enabling Biggums to counter with a crisp jab. Biggums tries to land a body kick letting Wolfe counter with a right hand. Biggums misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyrone Biggums seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wolfe blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wolfe misses with a leg kick. Biggums jabbing away but nothing is landing. Biggums will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Biggums throws an off balance right hand
and Wolfe counters with a nice kick to the body. Wolfe checks a leg kick. Biggums on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wolfe. Wolfe obviously looking to wear him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Biggums blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wolfe misses with a leg kick and Biggums counters with a nice body kick.
Biggums throws an off balance right hand
and Wolfe counters with a left to the body. Biggums lands a jab to the nose. Biggums lands with an overhand left. Wolfe throws a leg kick and Biggums counters with a leg kick. Biggums throws a body kick, spinning off balance and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Wolfe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wolfe needs to keep his hands up - Biggums had a free shot at his head there. Biggums throws out a loose jab but Wolfe uses good head movement to avoid it. Wolfe dodges the punch combination from Biggums.
Wolfe connects with an inside leg kick. Biggums keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wolfe avoids the head kick by Biggums.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Biggums misses with a body kick. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Wolfe throws a leg kick and Biggums counters with a leg kick. Biggums feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wolfe's calf. A low kick from Biggums is predictable there and Wolfe counters with a straight right hand. Biggums buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Biggums.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Biggums throws a lazy right hand but Wolfe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dalton Wolfe will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Biggums throws a right hand that Wolfe ducks under and follows up with a left that Wolfe also avoids with ease. Biggums throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wolfe. Wolfe looks to throw the jab but Biggums is out of range. A low kick from Biggums misses and Wolfe counters with a thumping low kick. Biggums throws a leg kick and Wolfe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Biggums misses with a low kick.
Wolfe connects with a jab. Biggums lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wolfe misses with a leg kick. Wolfe throws a leg kick that is checked and Biggums counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wolfe's guard now. Biggums throws a big right hand that misses. Wolfe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Biggums connects with a couple of short punches. Biggums postures up in Wolfe's guard and throws a big left but Wolfe blocks it. Biggums throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Biggums postures up in Wolfe's guard and throws a big left but Wolfe blocks it. Wolfe looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolfe, not yet. Wolfe pulls Biggums in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Biggums trying to control but Wolfe is working from the bottom. Biggums missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Biggums wants to control from the top but Wolfe keeps moving. Biggums seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tyrone Biggums wasn't active enough on the ground. Biggums misses with a low kick as Wolfe jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wolfe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Biggums throws a leg kick that is checked and Wolfe counters with a straight right hand. A head kick misses from Biggums. Wolfe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Biggums throws a low kick but Wolfe moves out of range easily. Biggums throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolfe sees it coming and avoids it easily. Good work by Wolfe as he checks the leg kick. Wolfe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Biggums misses with the body kick and Wolfe counters with a leg kick. Biggums feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wolfe's calf. Biggums throws a low kick but Wolfe avoids it. Biggums checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Wolfe throws a sloppy head kick and Biggums moves out of range easily. Wolfe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wolfe there as he acknowledges the shot. Nice sprawl there from Wolfe as Biggums shoots in. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Biggums showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wolfe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Biggums's calf. Wolfe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Biggums scores with a hook. Wolfe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Biggums throws out the jab. Wolfe fails in his attempt to clinch. Wolfe connects with a nice looking jab.
Wolfe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Biggums throws a leg kick but Wolfe moved away. Biggums throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Biggums throws a series of punches but Wolfe avoids them all with ease. Biggums misses with a right hand and Wolfe counters with a nice body shot. Biggums throws a combination that misses and Wolfe counters with a slapping leg kick. Wolfe avoids the head kick by Biggums.
Dalton Wolfe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Biggums throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Wolfe counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Biggums scores with a one two! Wolfe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. That kick from Biggums tenderised Wolfe's leg. Wolfe is trying to keep his angry face on. Wolfe blocks the body kick.
Wolfe gets off balance looking for a body kick and Biggums connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wolfe throws a leg kick and Biggums counters with a single leg into guard. Wolfe didn't expect that. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wolfe wants to sweep here but Biggums controlling him for the moment. Wolfe working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Biggums wants to pass the guard but Wolfe is keeping the position. Wolfe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Biggums missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Biggums sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wolfe's guard. Wolfe is refusing to be controlled, as Biggums sits in half guard. Wolfe wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Biggums throwing shots but Wolfe is blocking nicely. Biggums has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Wolfe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Biggums. Wolfe wants to get back to full guard. Biggums thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wolfe's head. Biggums wants to control but Wolfe is keeping him busy. Biggums seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Wolfe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Biggums throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wolfe works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Biggums looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Tyrone Biggums comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Biggums has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Biggums!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geraldo Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes's entrance music is Everybody Knows My Name. A fine choice. Rivera is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sucker Punch - Sweet Dreams. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
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215 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Holmes! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geraldo Rivera! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rivera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Holmes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rivera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Holmes instigates a clinch. Rivera tries a body shot but Holmes blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Holmes scores with a nice short uppercut. Rivera blocking some punches.
Holmes misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivera. Holmes wants to get back to striking at distance but Rivera won't allow it.
Holmes misses with some punches.
Holmes swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it. Rivera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards. Holmes throws a head punch that misses. Rivera cracks Holmes with a nice body shot. Rivera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A hook to the body from Rivera.
Rivera lands with a short head shot on the inside. Rivera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivera blocks an uppercut.
Holmes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Mike Holmes has been cut. A right handed body shot lands from Rivera.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rivera cracks Holmes with a nice body shot. Holmes is breathing heavily. Rivera scores with an uppercut up the middle. Holmes tries to throw a body punch but Rivera avoids it by throwing Holmes back against the cage. Rivera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rivera lands a hook to the side of the head. Rivera lands with a light punch inside.
Holmes is rocked! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rivera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Oh Holmes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Rivera lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Holmes to his knees! Rivera keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geraldo Rivera! Geraldo Rivera is the new light heavyweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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