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Middle Week Appointment 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esra Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esra Pound struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mickey Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Esra Pound!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward tries for a takedown but Pound circles away easily
and Pound connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ward darts in trying to clinch
and Pound counters by clinching up.
Ward wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pound has him pressed against the cage.
Pound lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ward fails to pull guard.
Ward misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pound.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ward is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pound gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pound has him pressed against the cage.
Ward is trying to push Pound away but Pound has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pound on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ward has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pound avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pound slowing the pace effectively.
Ward tries to stall but Pound uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, Pound scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound lands a hook that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Pound lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pound lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ward misses with a knee strike.
Pound lands with a light punch inside.
Ward crunches a lovely knee into Pound's ribcage.
Ward jumps guard but Pound stands there with Ward around his waist. Ward gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pound manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pound has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ward regains guard immediately.
Ward looking to control.
Ward will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pound trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ward's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Mickey Ward wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ward gets tackled into the cage by Pound. Pound maintains the clinch.
Ward tries to pull guard but Pound holds him up against the cage and eventually Ward drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pound creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ward tries to pull guard but Pound won't allow it.
Pound pulls guard effortlessly.
Pound is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ward is aware though and is defending well.
Ward is looking to stand up but Pound won't let him.
Ward trying to control but Pound is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward won't allow Pound to get back to his feet.
Pound keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pound preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ward won't allow Pound to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mickey Ward just wasn't active enough.
Ward darts in trying to clinch
and Pound counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ward shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pound defends it nicely.
Ward gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pound is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.
Pound stops Ward from standing up.
Ward is trying to keep Pound in close.
Pound missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ward manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pound manages to get himself to full guard.
Pound tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esra Pound 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.
Ward tries to land a front kick but Pound steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pound moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mickey Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward wants to clinch but Pound slips to the side
and Pound counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pound.
Ward is trying to push Pound away but Pound has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pound stops a takedown attempt from Ward.
Pound lands with a right to the head.
Pound working hard to break the clinch.
Ward has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pound uses from the top position.
Ward controls Pound momentarily but Pound frees himself.
Pound tries to stand but Ward is controlling from the bottom.
Ward is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pound is controlling him.
Pound gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ward takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward darts in trying to clinch
and Pound moves into the clinch.
Pound tries to break free but Ward pushes him back against the cage.
Pound wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pound has had enough of the clinch but Ward keeps him there for the moment.
Pound gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ward looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pound tries to stand and escape but Ward actually recovers to full guard.
Pound is looking to stand up but Ward won't let him.
Pound is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward has momentary wrist control but Pound slips an elbow through the middle.
Ward is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ward tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pound knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ward wants to take a breather but Pound is having none of it.
Pound looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward is trying to control the action in half guard but Pound is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ward controlling the action here.
Ward trying to control from half guard but Pound is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mickey Ward just wasn't active enough.
Pound getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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.
Ward misses with a straight left.
Ward shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pound counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mickey Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pound clobbers Ward with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
and Pound counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Pound - just one landing.
Ward fails with the takedown
and Pound counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ward thinking.
Pound throws a good cross that connects.
Pound lands with a nice combination. Ward backs away looking to recover.
Pound scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esra Pound showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ward's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ward shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pound counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pound.
Pound lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ward looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ward working hard to break the clinch.
Pound gets underhooks to prevent Ward's takedown attempt.
Pound working hard to break the clinch.
Pound's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pound closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pound throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pound is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ward doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pound.
Pound tries to stand and escape but Ward is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward wants to get back to his feet.
Ward throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pound is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pound is nestled in close to Ward, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ward moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pound is one step ahead there.
Pound really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ward. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pound trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ward's guard.
Esra Pound is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ward has his feet on Pound's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ward takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ward blocks the body kick.
Pound connects with the punch.
Pound punishes Ward's body with a nice straight punch.
Pound closes the distance and clinches.
Ward is working for takedown but Pound is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pound gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pound blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward can't get the takedown.
Pound scores with a shot to the side of Ward's head.
Pound lands a left hand.
Ward is working for takedown but Pound is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Pound.
Pound pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pound tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ward is able to avoid easily.
Pound lands a two punch combo.
Ward ducks right into an uppercut from Pound.
Pound circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pound counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward misses with a takedown
and Pound counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ward tries to circle away but Pound has him pinned against the cage.
Ward tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pound smiles and moves away.
Pound cracks Ward with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pound scores with a body shot.
Pound circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pound counters with a single leg into guard. Ward didn't expect that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esra Pound comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pound has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esra Pound!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zack McCarty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgeni Novikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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282 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zack McCarty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evgeni Novikov!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarty lands with a right hand.
McCarty misses with a double jab.
Novikov looks to throw the jab but McCarty is out of range.
Zack McCarty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novikov walks into a jab.
Novikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCarty.
Novikov throws a lazy right hand but McCarty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCarty misses with a lunging right hand
and Novikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Novikov lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarty throws a jab when Novikov was well out of range.
McCarty displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Novikov misses with a jab to the body
and McCarty counters with a nice uppercut.
Novikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCarty is breathing heavily.
McCarty slips under a jab.
McCarty throws a series of punches but Novikov avoids them all with ease.
Novikov dodges the punch combination from McCarty.
McCarty misses with a body punch
and Novikov counters with a straight right hand.
McCarty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Novikov thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarty moves away.
A big right from Novikov misses.
McCarty tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Novikov counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCarty won't be happy with that.
McCarty prevents Novikov from moving into mount.
Novikov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. McCarty is trying to escape and Novikov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and McCarty is forced to tap! Nice work there by Novikov! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Evgeni Novikov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sal Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Cooper has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sal Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Cooper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cooper looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kelly shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cooper napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kelly is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cooper knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cooper manages to get back to half guard.
Cooper is refusing to be controlled, as Kelly sits in half guard.
Kelly is working for a kimura but Cooper is defending it quite comfortably.
Kelly is trying to control the action in half guard but Cooper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kelly is looking for a kimura but Cooper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kelly to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cooper has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kelly with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kelly is looking for a kimura but Cooper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kelly to get the leverage.
Kelly is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kelly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cooper is staying active underneath Kelly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cooper is looking to control Kelly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cooper avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly uses his free foot to push down on Cooper's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cooper.
Cooper wants to hold on but Kelly pushes him away.
Kelly working for a submission but Cooper is keeping him at bay.
Kelly is landing with some decent strikes but Cooper is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kelly scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kelly landing strikes from the mount.
Cooper tries to hold on but Kelly pushes him away.
Kelly is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cooper can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kelly working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Cooper is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Cooper flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Kelly anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Cooper and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Kelly slips an arm under Cooper chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Kelly has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Kelly is squeezing on Cooper like an anaconda would it's prey. Cooper fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sal Kelly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Tozi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Steve Rogers has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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224 lbs
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cesar Tozi!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Tozi covering up! Rogers comes in with a big uppercut and Tozi goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Steve Rogers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Rain in the Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Moukako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sammy Moukako looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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252 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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236 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Rain in the Face!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sammy Moukako!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rain in the Face throws a hook to the side of Moukako's head but Moukako sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moukako slips a straight right by Rain in the Face.
Moukako takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rain in the Face throws a series of punches but Moukako avoids them all with ease.
Rain in the Face swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moukako moves out of range of the body kick.
Rain in the Face lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rain in the Face fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moukako looks gassed!
Moukako keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rain in the Face jabs Moukako to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rain in the Face fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moukako looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rain in the Face misses with a double jab.
Rain in the Face connects with a solid leg kick.
Joe Rain in the Face seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain in the Face with a hook.
Joe Rain in the Face is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moukako takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rain in the Face throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rain in the Face lands a big head kick that sends Moukako tumbling to the mat! Rain in the Face takes a step backwards and waves Moukako back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Sammy Moukako has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rain in the Face connects with a nice looking jab.
Moukako slips a straight right by Rain in the Face.
Rain in the Face looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rain in the Face drops Moukako with a beautiful combination! Moukako stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rain in the Face is looking for the KO!
Rain in the Face misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Rain in the Face.
Rain in the Face lands with a nice body punch.
Moukako doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain in the Face misses with a double jab.
Moukako uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rain in the Face.
Rain in the Face ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rain in the Face paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rain in the Face misses with a series of wild punches.
Moukako takes one to the side of the head.
Rain in the Face scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rain in the Face tries a head kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Rain in the Face as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain in the Face thumps Moukako with a low kick.
Moukako closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rain in the Face thumps Moukako with a low kick.
Rain in the Face darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rain in the Face 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Rain in the Face.
Rain in the Face scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rain in the Face lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rain in the Face.
Moukako avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Rain in the Face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain in the Face scores with a jab.
Rain in the Face connects with a high kick.
Rain in the Face lands with a cross.
Moukako takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rain in the Face is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rain in the Face paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rain in the Face throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rain in the Face is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rain in the Face misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rain in the Face cracks a nice hook into Moukako's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rain in the Face dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sammy Moukako's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Moukako shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rain in the Face is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moukako can do to turn this around?
Good standup being displayed there by Rain in the Face as he connects with a hook.
Rain in the Face lands with a right hand.
Rain in the Face swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rain in the Face scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moukako walks into a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Moukako might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rain in the Face has got the better of the exchanges.
Rain in the Face throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joe Rain in the Face is winning the standup battle so far.
Rain in the Face lands a really nice looking cross but Moukako seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moukako has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rain in the Face.
Moukako is breathing heavily.
Moukako takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rain in the Face misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain in the Face looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rain in the Face cracks the inside of Moukako's front leg.
Rain in the Face bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rain in the Face dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rain in the Face bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moukako's head backwards.
Rain in the Face scores with a nice right hand.
Joe Rain in the Face is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moukako chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rain in the Face can pounce on him.
Rain in the Face lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rain in the Face goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rain in the Face lands a nice hook to Moukako's body. Moukako takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moukako takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moukako takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rain in the Face looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rain in the Face scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moukako in his tracks.
Rain in the Face scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rain in the Face punishes Moukako's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rain in the Face. That's going to slow Moukako down.
Rain in the Face lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Rain in the Face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain in the Face stuns Moukako with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moukako ducks right into an uppercut from Rain in the Face.
Rain in the Face throws a combination. Moukako tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rain in the Face lands a right hook to the body.
Moukako takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rain in the Face with a hook.
Rain in the Face scores with a hook to the body. Moukako takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain in the Face chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rain in the Face. Moukako does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moukako takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Rain in the Face.
Rain in the Face moves into range and connects with a jab.
Moukako avoids the body shot from Rain in the Face.
Rain in the Face displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rain in the Face lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rain in the Face moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rain in the Face throws a wild body kick that Moukako sees coming a mile off.
Rain in the Face misses with a jab to the body
and Moukako counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rain in the Face is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moukako off and has taken his back!
Rain in the Face is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Moukako defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rain in the Face dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sammy Moukako's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rain in the Face scores with a body shot.
Rain in the Face scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rain in the Face - that will leave a mark!
Rain in the Face connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rain in the Face lands a right hook to the body.
Moukako has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moukako takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rain in the Face.
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!
Rain in the Face misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rain in the Face throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain in the Face goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Moukako on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rain in the Face scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rain in the Face listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Moukako tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rain in the Face misses with a body kick.
Good shot there by Rain in the Face.
Rain in the Face throws a leg kick which misses Moukako's front leg but catches the back leg as Moukako tries to avoid it.
A punch combination from Rain in the Face misses.
Moukako ducks right into an uppercut from Rain in the Face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Moukako 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rain in the Face fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moukako has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rain in the Face lands with a nice body kick.
Rain in the Face sizes up Moukako with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moukako fails to land the takedown.
Moukako showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rain in the Face.
Moukako throws a hook to the side of Rain in the Face's head but Rain in the Face sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moukako takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain in the Face lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Rain in the Face. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rain in the Face.
Moukako stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rain in the Face.
Moukako is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rain in the Face sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rain in the Face lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rain in the Face tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rain in the Face.
That kick from Rain in the Face tenderised Moukako's leg. Moukako is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain in the Face scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rain in the Face!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moukako takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rain in the Face scores with a jab to the head.
Moukako takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moukako checks a leg kick.
Good shot there by Rain in the Face.
Rain in the Face throws a big shot that misses.
Rain in the Face fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moukako is out of range.
Moukako's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rain in the Face feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moukako's calf.
Rain in the Face misses with a body kick.
Sammy Moukako has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lazy left from Rain in the Face finds it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Rain in the Face showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rain in the Face, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Rain in the Face!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Little Grasshopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Rua (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Little Grasshopper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Rua!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua gets a clinch.
Grasshopper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rua walks away with a smile on his face. Grasshopper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grasshopper closes the distance but Rua moves to the side
and Rua counters by moving into the clinch.
Grasshopper looking to throw knees to the head but Rua is blocking nicely.
Rua with a knee to the head.
It looks like Little Grasshopper has been cut.
Grasshopper avoiding damage as Rua throws knees to the body.
Rua with a knee to the head.
Grasshopper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rua taking a breather.
Grasshopper missing with knees to the body.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grasshopper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rua scores a nice knee to the body.
Grasshopper blocks an elbow strike.
Rua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grasshopper's defenses.
Grasshopper tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grasshopper tries to pull guard but Rua holds him up against the cage and eventually Grasshopper drops back down to his feet.
Rua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rua leaning against his opponent.
Grasshopper tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua has Grasshopper pressed against the cage.
Grasshopper tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grasshopper tries to pull guard but Rua won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Grasshopper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grasshopper tries to land knees in the clinch but Rua avoids the damage to the body.
Rua scores with a shoulder strike.
Rua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grasshopper avoids it.
Grasshopper lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rua displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grasshopper up against the cage.
Rua lands a shot to the body.
Grasshopper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Rua.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rua.
A knee to the head by Grasshopper.
Grasshopper avoiding damage as Rua throws knees to the body.
Rua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grasshopper.
Grasshopper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rua.
Rua dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rua connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grasshopper's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grasshopper tries to land a knee to the head but Rua blocks with his arms.
Grasshopper is breathing heavily.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Rua.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grasshopper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grasshopper is keeping busy.
Rua using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rua has Grasshopper pressed against the cage.
Grasshopper wants to stall.
Rua stalling the fight.
Rua avoiding damage as Grasshopper throws knees to the body.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grasshopper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grasshopper being controlled against the cage.
Grasshopper dodges an elbow strike from Rua.
Rua trying to land knees to the body.
Grasshopper is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rua is keeping busy.
Rua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grasshopper trying to control the position but instead, Rua has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grasshopper into the cage.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grasshopper misses with a knee strike.
Rua lands an elbow inside that Grasshopper shrugs off.
Grasshopper blocks the elbow strike.
Rua trying to land knees to the body.
Rua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grasshopper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rua.
Grasshopper takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grasshopper looking to throw knees to the head but Rua is blocking nicely.
Grasshopper tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grasshopper misses with a knee strike.
Rua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grasshopper misses with a knee to the head.
Rua trying to control the position but instead, Grasshopper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rua into the cage.
Grasshopper takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rua managing to block the knees to the body from Grasshopper.
Grasshopper with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grasshopper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rua is defending well for now.
Grasshopper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rua avoids it.
Grasshopper missing with knees to the body.
Grasshopper is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grasshopper blocks an elbow strike from Rua.
Rua avoiding damage.
A short right from Rua.
Grasshopper with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Grasshopper blocks it.
Grasshopper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rua.
Rua lands a nice elbow.
Grasshopper takes a shot to the head.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rua trying to control the position but instead, Grasshopper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rua into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grasshopper tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rua using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rua throws an elbow but misses.
Grasshopper avoiding damage as Rua throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Rua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Little Grasshopper's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rua connects with a right hand. Grasshopper shakes it off.
Grasshopper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rua moves into the clinch.
Rua putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grasshopper in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Grasshopper tries to land knees in the clinch but Rua avoids the damage to the body.
Rua dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grasshopper avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grasshopper tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grasshopper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rua.
Grasshopper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rua is defending well for now.
Grasshopper dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Grasshopper misses with a knee to the head.
Grasshopper trying to stall but Rua improves his position.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rua lands an elbow just above Grasshopper 's eye.
Grasshopper being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Grasshopper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rua is defending well for now.
Rua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grasshopper's defenses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Grasshopper can't get the takedown.
Rua trying to control the position but instead, Grasshopper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rua into the cage.
Rua misses with an elbow strike.
Mark Rua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grasshopper is keeping busy.
Rua with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Grasshopper tries to land knees in the clinch but Rua avoids the damage to the body.
Grasshopper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grasshopper looking to stall.
Rua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grasshopper avoids it.
Grasshopper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rua smiles and moves away.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua drives through and clinches with Grasshopper against the cage.
Grasshopper tries to throw a body punch but Rua avoids it by throwing Grasshopper back against the cage.
Grasshopper takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rua trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Rua.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Grasshopper blocks it.
Rua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rua just leaning against Grasshopper, taking a breather.
Grasshopper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rua is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Grasshopper blocks an elbow strike.
Rua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grasshopper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rua pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Grasshopper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua landing knees to the head.
Rua with a knee to the head.
Rua lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grasshopper misses with a body punch.
Grasshopper working Rua over with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Grasshopper blocks an elbow strike from Rua.
Rua trying to control the position but instead, Grasshopper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rua into the cage.
Rua lands an elbow that stopped Grasshopper in his tracks for a moment.
Grasshopper misses with a body punch.
Grasshopper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grasshopper trying to control the position but instead, Rua has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grasshopper into the cage.
Rua looking to throw knees to the head but Grasshopper is blocking nicely.
Grasshopper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grasshopper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rua is defending well for now.
Grasshopper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rua trying to control the position but instead, Grasshopper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rua into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rua lands a nice shot to the body.
Grasshopper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rua.
Rua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rua throws an elbow but it misses.
Rua misses with the head strike.
Grasshopper blocks the elbow strike.
Rua is trying to stall.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grasshopper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Grasshopper.
Grasshopper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rua landing knees to the head.
Grasshopper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rua throws an elbow but misses.
Rua with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Rua.
Grasshopper throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Little Grasshopper's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice cross by Rua.
Rua tries to clinch
and Grasshopper counters by moving into the clinch.
Grasshopper tries to land knees in the clinch but Rua avoids the damage to the body.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grasshopper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grasshopper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rua looking to slow down the pace here.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Grasshopper blocks with his arms.
Grasshopper looking to throw knees to the head but Rua is blocking nicely.
Rua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rua managing to block the knees to the body from Grasshopper.
Grasshopper tries to land knees in the clinch but Rua avoids the damage to the body.
Grasshopper misses with a body punch.
Rua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grasshopper looking to throw knees to the head but Rua is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grasshopper putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rua in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rua lands an elbow that stopped Grasshopper in his tracks for a moment.
Rua stalling against the cage.
Rua avoiding damage as Grasshopper throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grasshopper avoids the elbow strike from Rua, against the cage.
Rua is trying to stall.
Rua slows down the pace here.
Grasshopper scores a nice knee to the body.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grasshopper connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rua.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grasshopper.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rua throws an elbow but misses.
Rua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Rua.
Grasshopper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua has Grasshopper pushed against the cage.
Grasshopper connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rua's face.
Grasshopper is trying to stall.
Grasshopper dodges an elbow strike from Rua.
Little Grasshopper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua gets through Grasshopper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stalling in the clinch from Grasshopper.
Rua misses with an elbow strike.
Grasshopper takes an elbow to the temple.
Rua is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Grasshopper tries to work over Rua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grasshopper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grasshopper looking to throw knees to the head but Rua is blocking nicely.
Rua trying to control the position but instead, Grasshopper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rua into the cage.
Grasshopper takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rua effectively controlling the action here.
Grasshopper blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mark Rua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rua takes a knee to the side of the body.
Grasshopper tries to land a knee to the head but Rua blocks with his arms.
Grasshopper is looking to control Rua's arms but Rua gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grasshopper has his back to the cage.
Rua takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rua misses with an elbow strike.
Grasshopper tries to stall but Rua uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grasshopper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rua is defending well for now.
Grasshopper misses with a knee strike.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grasshopper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grasshopper tries a knee to the head but Rua blocks it.
Grasshopper throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grasshopper missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rua takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rua lands a right hand.
Rua unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grasshopper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grasshopper throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grasshopper throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rua taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Grasshopper looking to throw knees to the head but Rua is blocking nicely.
Grasshopper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Rua to work.
Rua managing to block the knees to the body from Grasshopper.
Grasshopper missing with knees to the body.
Grasshopper with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rua lands a nice elbow.
Rua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grasshopper backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Rua.
Well Rua 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Rua!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregory Steele has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregory Steele!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter scores with a takedown into Steele's guard.
Steele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter postures up in Steele's guard and throws a big left but Steele blocks it.
Steele wants to sweep here but Carter controlling him for the moment.
Steele is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter wants to pass the guard but Steele is keeping the position.
Carter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steele throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Steele preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steele utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steele controls Carter momentarily but Carter frees himself.
Carter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter throwing strikes but missing.
Carter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steele is looking for a triangle but Carter pushes his legs off easily.
Carter looking to pass the guard.
Carter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Steele blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carter.
Carter wants to control but Steele is keeping him busy.
Carter 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.
Steele keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steele moves into full guard.
Steele is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Steele has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steele looking for a sweep. Not yet Steele, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter with a nice head shot there.
Steele keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
Carter is looking to work some ground and pound but Steele has wrist control.
Carter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carter passes Steele's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Carter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Carter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carter is stalling here. Steele is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Carter seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Steele has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter struggling a bit here.
Carter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Carter throwing shots but Steele is blocking nicely.
Carter prevents Steele from improving his position.
Steele missing with punches from the bottom.
Carter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steele keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carter is trying to control. Steele wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carter prevents Steele from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carter is keen to just control but Steele is a slippery customer.
Carter controlling the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Carter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steele keeps working.
Carter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steele tries to roll over but Carter keeps him under control.
Carter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steele has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Carter escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Carter!
Steele dodges the ground and pound from Carter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Carter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Steele takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steele with a poor takedown
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steele tries for a takedown but Carter circles away easily
and Carter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Steele won't be happy with that.
Steele is not content to let Carter control the position.
Steele takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Carter cracks Steele with a big elbow.
Carter scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Steele to see if he's OK.
Steele wants to control but Carter postures up.
Carter working the head with strikes.
Carter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steele keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Carter.
Carter moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Carter working the ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Carter's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Carter looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Steele is avoiding damage well.
Carter looks up at the clock and then as Steele takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Carter smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Steele is looking for a sweep.
Steele is not content to let Carter control the position.
Steele manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Steele is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carter.
Carter lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Steele!
Carter pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Carter.
The referee warns Steele that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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!
Carter looking to finish Steele with some ground and pound. This is bad for Steele!
Carter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Steele looks a forlorn figure.
Carter punishing his opponent with strikes.
Steele can't escape the position.
Carter is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Steele's face.
Carter has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Steele's face.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Carter cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Carter scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Steele?
Steele keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Carter working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Steele is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Carter with a couple of short strikes.
Carter looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Carter scoring with strikes but Steele is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter lands a big elbow.
Carter is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Carter putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Carter with good strikes from the mount here!
John Carter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steele is looking to get to half guard.
Carter punishing his opponent with strikes.
Carter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steele is looking to escape.
Steele tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carter trying to control but Steele is having none of it.
Carter with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Carter dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Carter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steele with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carter counters with a single leg into guard. Steele didn't expect that.
Carter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carter landing some decent shots from guard.
Carter is looking to advance position but Steele has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Steele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steele tries to control but Carter wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter working to try and regain half guard.
Steele looking to finish Carter with some ground and pound. This is bad for Carter!
Carter is looking to get to half guard.
Steele has control of Carter's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Carter regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Carter is trying desperately to improve position.
Steele throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Carter tries to reverse the position but Steele maintains control.
Carter wants to control but Steele is having none of it.
Steele wants to finish this one by submission but Carter is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Steele.
Carter tries to hold on but Steele postures up.
Carter tries to reverse the position but Steele maintains control.
Steele with the ground and pound from mount.
Carter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Carter wants to get back to full guard but Steele has passed into side control.
Carter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steele can do to turn this around?
Steele working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter looking for a sweep but Steele has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Carter wants to hold on but Steele pushes him away.
Steele with the ground and pound from mount.
Carter is working to get back to half guard.
Carter manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Steele is trying to control. Carter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carter moves into full guard.
Steele in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
John Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter pulls Steele in close to prevent any damage.
Steele wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.
Steele throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gregory Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steele stopping the sweep attempt from Carter.
Steele chips away with some ground and pound.
Steele drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steele jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carter pulls Steele in close to prevent any damage.
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 John Carter.
Well Carter 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Carter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashley Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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218 lbs
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219 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ashley Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wayne West!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams slips under a jab from West.
Sloppy strikes from West. Those never looked like landing.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
West swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
West misses with a hook.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and West is able to avoid easily.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from West.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from West.
West checks a low kick from Williams.
West misses with a leg kick
and Williams counters with an inside leg kick.
Williams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from West misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
West stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williams.
Williams moves out of range as West strikes.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ashley Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
West throws a left and a right that both miss
and Williams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
West lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams moves out of range as West strikes.
West throws a lazy head kick
and Williams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
West misses the shot to the body.
Williams clinches up against the cage.
West wants to break free but Williams has control.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Williams connects with a nasty looking knee right to West's face.
It looks like Wayne West has been cut.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williams tries a knee to the head but West blocks it.
West on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but West has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
West is trying to break the clinch but Williams is controlling him.
West tries to break free but Williams pushes him back against the cage.
West wants to break free but Williams has control.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but West has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashley Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayne West's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
West keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
West with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a nice kick to the body.
West looks to throw a body kick
and Williams makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
West takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Williams throws out a leg kick but West moves out of range and Williams only half commits.
Wayne West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West.
Williams is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
Williams darts in and clinches West up against the cage.
Williams connects with a knee to the head.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but West blocks it with crossed arms.
Williams utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Williams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
West is breathing heavily.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
West misses with a right hand
and Williams counters with an inside leg kick.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
West on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wayne West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
West looks to throw a body kick
and Williams counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses West's sensitive parts.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses West's front leg but catches the back leg as West tries to avoid it.
West's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Williams connects with a leg kick. West looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Williams feints and then cracks West's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow West down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashley Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wayne West's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West.
A swing and a miss from West.
Williams lands a leg kick that knocks West off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
West tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams throws a solid leg kick but West takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Williams.
Williams moves away from the strike by West.
West will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
West rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Williams thumps West with a low kick.
West misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a push kick.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams slips a straight right by West.
Williams bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ashley Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ashley Williams!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Quatrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Quatrone's choice of entrance music: Stronger by Kayne West. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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26
140 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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141 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier Quatrone!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quatrone closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jackson quickly recovers to half guard.
Jackson has hold of Quatrone's hands but Quatrone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Quatrone stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Quatrone thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jackson to regain full guard.
Quatrone looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Quatrone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Quatrone isn't so interested in that idea.
Quatrone wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Quatrone won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Quatrone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Quatrone throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Quatrone is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Xavier Quatrone wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Quatrone shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anthony Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Quatrone.
Quatrone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Quatrone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Quatrone shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson cracks Quatrone with an open hand slap.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Quatrone's ribs.
Quatrone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Quatrone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson works over Quatrone's head and body with a nice combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
Quatrone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Quatrone shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Quatrone's body. Quatrone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jackson stuns Quatrone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Quatrone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quatrone shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Quatrone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Jackson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quatrone.
Jackson is looking to wear down Quatrone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson throws a body punch but Quatrone moves out of range.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Quatrone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quatrone was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Horrible takedown by Quatrone or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Quatrone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quatrone darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Quatrone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Quatrone prevents Jackson from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quatrone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson tries to kick Quatrone off but Quatrone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Quatrone throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson pushes Quatrone off looking to stand but Quatrone dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Quatrone working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Quatrone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Quatrone is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson pushes Quatrone off looking to stand but Quatrone dives back in and keeps control.
Quatrone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Quatrone in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Quatrone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson pushes Quatrone off looking to stand but Quatrone dives back in and keeps control.
Quatrone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Quatrone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Quatrone is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Quatrone working the head and body with strikes.
Quatrone wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Quatrone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Quatrone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quatrone.
Quatrone throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Quatrone is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Quatrone throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Quatrone throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Quatrone in his half guard.
Jackson pushes Quatrone off looking to stand but Quatrone dives back in and keeps control.
Quatrone is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Quatrone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Quatrone is controlling him
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Quatrone throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Quatrone connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Quatrone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Quatrone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Quatrone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Quatrone sits in half guard.
Quatrone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Quatrone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Quatrone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Quatrone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Quatrone trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quatrone thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Quatrone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Quatrone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Quatrone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Quatrone postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Quatrone lands a few punches from side control.
Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Quatrone asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Quatrone tries to score with some ground and pound. Jackson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jackson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Quatrone.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Quatrone drags him back down.
Quatrone tries to score with some ground and pound. Jackson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Quatrone looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jackson is avoiding damage well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quatrone sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Quatrone lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quatrone working the ground and pound but Jackson is defending the strikes.
Jackson dodges the ground and pound from Quatrone.
Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Quatrone asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jackson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Quatrone are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sloppy strikes there by Quatrone.
Quatrone throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jackson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Quatrone is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Quatrone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Quatrone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Quatrone is controlling him
Quatrone misses with a head shot. Jackson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jackson wants to stand but Quatrone is controlling the position.
Quatrone is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Quatrone wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Quatrone is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Quatrone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Quatrone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Quatrone wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Quatrone throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Quatrone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Xavier Quatrone was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Quatrone fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quatrone dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Quatrone's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Quatrone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Quatrone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Quatrone!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vince Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vince Dixon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vince Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Silva!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dixon won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Dixon trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dixon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is looking to sweep but instead, Dixon has passed into half guard.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Dixon has control of the leg.
Dixon is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dixon.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Dixon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dixon trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Dixon maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Silva could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dixon has cracked it and Silva is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dixon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vince Dixon!
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