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MMM 83 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Iwamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Kanzaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple 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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoshihiro Iwamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryo Kanzaki!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iwamura tries to clinch up but Kanzaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Iwamura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Iwamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iwamura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Iwamura closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kanzaki counters with a single leg into guard. Iwamura didn't expect that.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Iwamura pulls Kanzaki in close to his closed guard and prevents Kanzaki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kanzaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kanzaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Iwamura keeping moving, preventing Kanzaki from controlling successfully.
Kanzaki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Iwamura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kanzaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanzaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Iwamura has wrist control.
Iwamura is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kanzaki is controlling him.
Kanzaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kanzaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Iwamura keeping moving, preventing Kanzaki from controlling successfully.
Kanzaki throws and elbow that misses. Iwamura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kanzaki's guard. Nice move by Iwamura!
Iwamura has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kanzaki is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryo Kanzaki has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Iwamura as Kanzaki shoots in.
Kanzaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Kanzaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Iwamura misses with a takedown attempt - Kanzaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Iwamura doesn't manage to clinch there - Kanzaki circles away.
Kanzaki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kanzaki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iwamura wants to stand but Kanzaki is controlling the position.
Kanzaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kanzaki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kanzaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kanzaki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Iwamura is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kanzaki, into his guard.
Iwamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Kanzaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanzaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Iwamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Kanzaki is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kanzaki wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kanzaki tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Kanzaki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kanzaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kanzaki lands in his opponent's guard.
Kanzaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iwamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kanzaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Iwamura has wrist control.
Iwamura pulls Kanzaki in close to prevent any damage.
Kanzaki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Iwamura dives on top into guard.
Iwamura trying to control but Kanzaki is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwamura would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Yoshihiro Iwamura has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kanzaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Iwamura avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Iwamura or perhaps it was just good defense by Kanzaki which made him look bad.
Iwamura tries to clinch but Kanzaki is having none of it.
Yoshihiro Iwamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanzaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Yoshihiro Iwamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iwamura pushes Kanzaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Kanzaki tries to score a body lock takedown but Iwamura shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Iwamura wants to stall.
Iwamura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kanzaki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Iwamura lands a nice elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kanzaki looking to stall.
Iwamura tries a knee to the head but Kanzaki blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kanzaki as Iwamura tries to tie him up.
Kanzaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kanzaki pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kanzaki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Iwamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Kanzaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iwamura would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iwamura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Yoshihiro Iwamura.
Iwamura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Iwamura tries to close the distance and clinch but Kanzaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Iwamura.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kanzaki wants to control but Iwamura postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Iwamura dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kanzaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Iwamura.
Iwamura closes the distance but Kanzaki moves to the side
and Kanzaki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kanzaki trying to move into half guard but instead Iwamura has managed to sweep!
Kanzaki keeping moving, preventing Iwamura from controlling successfully.
Kanzaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iwamura is one step ahead there.
Iwamura wants to stand but Kanzaki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwamura looking to sit in guard and control but Kanzaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Iwamura looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kanzaki puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kanzaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Iwamura defending well though.
Kanzaki is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Iwamura still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Iwamura has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Iwamura controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iwamura seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kanzaki for as long as he can get away with.
Iwamura decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iwamura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kanzaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Iwamura moves to clinch but Kanzaki breaks away
and Kanzaki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Iwamura's guard.
Kanzaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Iwamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kanzaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Iwamura's head.
Kanzaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanzaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kanzaki is looking to advance position but Iwamura has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Iwamura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kanzaki is looking to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iwamura content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kanzaki is squirming around, avoiding Iwamura's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Kanzaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kanzaki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Kanzaki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Spyder Jorgenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregoire De Fronsac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spyder Jorgenson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gregoire De Fronsac's chin.
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spyder Jorgenson!
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, Gregoire De Fronsac!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorgenson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on De Fronsac if he has to take too many more of those.
De Fronsac darts in trying to clinch
and Jorgenson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jorgenson avoids the head kick by De Fronsac.
Jorgenson avoids the body shot from De Fronsac.
Good standup being displayed there by Jorgenson as he connects with a hook.
Jorgenson feints and then cracks De Fronsac's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Fronsac down.
De Fronsac misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jorgenson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jorgenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Fronsac moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Fronsac swings for the body but Jorgenson moves out of range.
Jorgenson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jorgenson needs to keep his hands up - De Fronsac had a free shot at his head there.
Jorgenson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Fronsac throws a body punch but Jorgenson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgenson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Fronsac looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jorgenson breaks the clinch.
De Fronsac misses the body punch
and Jorgenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jorgenson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Fronsac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jorgenson.
De Fronsac buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Fronsac throws a low kick but Jorgenson avoids it.
Gregoire De Fronsac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jorgenson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jorgenson throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Fronsac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jorgenson moves away.
De Fronsac changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jorgenson misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgenson lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Fronsac misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jorgenson counters with a low kick, right behind De Fronsac 's knee.
De Fronsac missing with a left hand there. Jorgenson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jorgenson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jorgenson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
De Fronsac with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jorgenson is breathing heavily.
De Fronsac wants to clinch but Jorgenson slips to the side
and Jorgenson counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from De Fronsac misses
and Jorgenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Fronsac throws a sloppy head kick and Jorgenson moves out of range easily.
Jorgenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Fronsac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jorgenson.
Jorgenson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Fronsac.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Fronsac throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from De Fronsac is predictable there
and Jorgenson counters with a nice body kick.
Jorgenson tries to keep at a distance but De Fronsac has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Fronsac tries to stall but Jorgenson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
De Fronsac tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Fronsac pulls Jorgenson into guard.
De Fronsac is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Fronsac is on top in guard.
De Fronsac wants to control from the top but Jorgenson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Fronsac drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Fronsac jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Fronsac advances to half guard.
Jorgenson keeping hold of De Fronsac's head, controlling as best he can.
De Fronsac is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jorgenson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Fronsac.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Fronsac is trying to work for a kimura but Jorgenson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregoire De Fronsac dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
De Fronsac lands a slapping body shot.
De Fronsac closes the distance but Jorgenson moves to the side
and Jorgenson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De Fronsac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jorgenson was well out of range. Poor timing from De Fronsac.
Some bone on bone action there as Jorgenson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Fronsac throws a leg kick which misses Jorgenson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jorgenson tries to avoid it.
De Fronsac lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jorgenson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Fronsac throws a sloppy head kick
and Jorgenson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
De Fronsac throws a low kick but Jorgenson avoids it.
Jorgenson swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Fronsac counters with an inside leg kick.
Jorgenson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gregoire De Fronsac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Jorgenson.
De Fronsac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jorgenson throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jorgenson checks a leg kick.
Jorgenson checks a low kick from De Fronsac.
De Fronsac thows a leg kick but Jorgenson checks it
and Jorgenson counters with a three punch combo that has De Fronsac backing up. De Fronsac nods at Jorgenson to acknowledge the strikes.
De Fronsac throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jorgenson's head.
It looks like Spyder Jorgenson has been cut.
De Fronsac tries to score with a low kick but Jorgenson moves his leg out of the way.
Jorgenson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Fronsac tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jorgenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jorgenson misses with a straight left.
De Fronsac has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
De Fronsac throws a head kick that misses
letting Jorgenson counter with a right hand.
Jorgenson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jorgenson throws a looping overhand right but De Fronsac ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Fronsac tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jorgenson counters with an inside leg kick.
De Fronsac misses with a leg kick
and Jorgenson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorgenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Fronsac.
Jorgenson avoids the head kick by De Fronsac.
De Fronsac is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Fronsac thows a body shot but no joy.
Jorgenson tries to bum rush De Fronsac with a series of wild strikes but De Fronsac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jorgenson throws a big shot that misses.
Jorgenson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Fronsac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jorgenson.
Jorgenson blocks a low kick nicely.
De Fronsac throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jorgenson counters with a one-two to the body.
Jorgenson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jorgenson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jorgenson checks a leg kick.
Jorgenson thumps De Fronsac with a low kick.
De Fronsac lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Fronsac with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Fronsac fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jorgenson is out of range.
De Fronsac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jorgenson throws out the jab.
De Fronsac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jorgenson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgenson throws a looping overhand right but De Fronsac ducks down to avoid it.
De Fronsac throws a leg kick
and Jorgenson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from De Fronsac is predictable there
and Jorgenson counters with an inside leg kick.
De Fronsac takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Fronsac avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Fronsac throws a leg kick
and Jorgenson counters with a three punch combo that has De Fronsac backing up. De Fronsac nods at Jorgenson to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Fronsac throws a right and a left that Jorgenson avoids nicely.
De Fronsac closes the distance and pushes Jorgenson back into the cage.
De Fronsac gets control of Jorgenson's arms and successfully pulls guard. De Fronsac will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jorgenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Fronsac swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Fronsac is trying to hold Jorgenson in close to prevent damage but Jorgenson has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregoire De Fronsac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Spyder Jorgenson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jorgenson is looking to chop away at De Fronsac's legs.
De Fronsac tries a head kick but it misses.
De Fronsac throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jorgenson misses with a wild combination.
De Fronsac misses with a body punch
and Jorgenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jorgenson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jorgenson.
De Fronsac tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jorgenson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Fronsac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jorgenson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Fronsac throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jorgenson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. De Fronsac is lucky that one didn't land flush.
De Fronsac tries to clinch but Jorgenson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fronsac throws a looping overhand right but Jorgenson ducks down to avoid it.
De Fronsac lands a nice looking body kick.
Jorgenson lands a high kick!
De Fronsac swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Fronsac misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jorgenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Fronsac.
De Fronsac misses with a kick to the body
and Jorgenson counters with a one-two to the body.
De Fronsac stuns Jorgenson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Fronsac lands a leg kick that knocks Jorgenson off balance momentarily.
Jorgenson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Fronsac lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jorgenson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jorgenson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jorgenson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Fronsac is looking to slow Jorgenson down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Fronsac scores with a leg kick.
De Fronsac throws a head kick but Jorgenson moves out of range.
De Fronsac tries to land a leg kick but Jorgenson saw it coming and moves away.
Jorgenson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
De Fronsac lands a right hook to the body.
De Fronsac fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jorgenson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Fronsac throws a body punch but Jorgenson moves out of range.
De Fronsac lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good work by Jorgenson as he checks the leg kick.
De Fronsac throws a sloppy head kick and Jorgenson moves out of range easily.
De Fronsac dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jorgenson. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Fronsac tries to clinch up but Jorgenson circles away and keeps his distance.
De Fronsac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jorgenson.
Spyder Jorgenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Fronsac tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jorgenson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jorgenson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
De Fronsac misses with a body shot.
De Fronsac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Fronsac lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Fronsac throws a low kick, looking for Jorgenson's leg but Jorgenson calmly moves out of range.
A slow jab from De Fronsac misses its intended target.
Spyder Jorgenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Fronsac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jorgenson.
Jorgenson checks a leg kick.
De Fronsac throws a leg kick which misses Jorgenson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jorgenson tries to avoid it.
Gregoire De Fronsac is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Fronsac misses with a kick to the body
and Jorgenson counters with a head kick.
De Fronsac misses with the combination.
De Fronsac tries to clinch up but Jorgenson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jorgenson avoids the head kick by De Fronsac.
De Fronsac buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Fronsac lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Fronsac tries to clinch up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Fronsac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Fronsac is looking to clinch.
Jorgenson wants to land a leg kick but De Fronsac is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregoire De Fronsac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Fronsac 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregoire De Fronsac!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tandi Barsolo (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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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Michael Angelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tandi Barsolo!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barsolo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Angelo pushes Barsolo up against the cage in a clinch.
Barsolo avoids a wild elbow strike from Angelo.
A knee to the head by Angelo.
Barsolo throws an elbow that misses.
Angelo lands a damaging elbow.
Angelo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Angelo blocks an elbow strike.
Angelo blocks the elbow strike.
Angelo blocks the elbow strike.
Angelo managing to block the knees to the body from Barsolo.
Barsolo blocks the elbow strike.
Angelo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barsolo blocks it with crossed arms.
Barsolo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Angelo managing to block the knees to the body from Barsolo.
Angelo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barsolo avoids the elbow strike from Angelo, against the cage.
Angelo blocks the elbow strike.
Barsolo avoids a wild elbow strike from Angelo.
Angelo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Angelo misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo lands a good knee to the midsection. Barsolo won't want to take too many of those.
Barsolo looks gassed!
Angelo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice elbow from Angelo.
Angelo avoids the elbow strike from Barsolo, against the cage.
Angelo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Angelo lands a knee to the head.
Angelo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Angelo lands an elbow inside.
Angelo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barsolo blocks it with crossed arms.
Angelo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barsolo blocks it with crossed arms.
Angelo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Angelo misses with a knee 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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Barsolo throws an elbow but misses.
Angelo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barsolo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Angelo blocks an elbow strike from Barsolo.
Knees in the clinch landing for Angelo.
Barsolo blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Angelo throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo scores with a knee to the head.
Angelo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Angelo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Angelo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Barsolo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Angelo.
Angelo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barsolo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Angelo avoids it.
Angelo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Angelo tries to land a knee to the head but Barsolo blocks with his arms.
Angelo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barsolo's defenses.
Barsolo throws an elbow that misses.
Angelo misses with a knee to the head.
Angelo dodges an elbow strike from Barsolo.
Angelo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Angelo stops a takedown attempt from Barsolo.
Angelo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Angelo lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Angelo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Angelo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Angelo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barsolo's face.
Angelo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Angelo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Angelo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Angelo blocks an elbow strike from Barsolo.
Angelo with a knee to the head.
Angelo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barsolo avoids a wild elbow strike from Angelo.
Angelo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barsolo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barsolo misses with an elbow over the top.
Angelo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Angelo avoids a wild elbow strike from Barsolo.
Angelo looking to throw knees to the head but Barsolo is blocking nicely.
Barsolo trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Angelo trying to land knees to the body.
Angelo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barsolo's face.
Angelo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Angelo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Angelo lands a damaging elbow.
Barsolo throws an elbow that misses.
Barsolo throws an elbow that misses.
Angelo pushes off an throws an elbow but Barsolo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barsolo takes an elbow to the temple.
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!
Angelo landing knees to the head.
Angelo avoids a wild elbow strike from Barsolo.
Angelo pushes off an throws an elbow but Barsolo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barsolo misses with an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barsolo.
Angelo throws an elbow but it misses.
Angelo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Angelo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Angelo clinches with his opponent.
Angelo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Michael Angelo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Angelo misses with a knee strike.
Angelo lands an elbow inside that Barsolo shrugs off.
Barsolo tries to land knees in the clinch but Angelo avoids the damage to the body.
Angelo with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Angelo.
Angelo missing with knees to the body.
Angelo lands an elbow inside that Barsolo shrugs off.
Angelo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barsolo blocks it with crossed arms.
Barsolo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Angelo.
Barsolo lands an elbow just above Angelo 's eye.
It looks like Michael Angelo has been cut.
Barsolo misses with an elbow over the top.
Angelo looking to throw knees to the head but Barsolo is blocking nicely.
Barsolo misses with an elbow strike.
Angelo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Angelo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo scores with a knee to the head.
Barsolo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Angelo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Angelo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Angelo.
Angelo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barsolo misses with an elbow strike.
Angelo misses with a knee to the head.
Barsolo throws an elbow but it misses.
Angelo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barsolo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Angelo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barsolo misses with an elbow strike.
Angelo pushes off an throws an elbow but Barsolo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barsolo avoiding damage as Angelo throws knees to the body.
Barsolo dodges an elbow strike from Angelo.
Barsolo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Angelo is defending well for now.
Angelo lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barsolo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Angelo misses with a knee 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!
Barsolo misses with an elbow over the top.
Angelo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Angelo.
Angelo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barsolo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Angelo landing knees to the head.
Barsolo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barsolo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Angelo.
Angelo avoids the elbow strike from Barsolo, against the cage.
Barsolo missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barsolo throws an elbow but misses.
Angelo trying to land knees to the body.
Angelo avoids a wild elbow strike from Barsolo.
Barsolo dodges an elbow strike from Angelo.
Angelo tries a knee to the head but Barsolo blocks it.
Angelo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo looking to throw knees to the head but Barsolo is blocking nicely.
Angelo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barsolo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Angelo's brow.
Barsolo avoids a wild elbow strike from Angelo.
Barsolo throws an elbow but it misses.
Barsolo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Angelo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Angelo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Angelo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barsolo throws an elbow but it misses.
Barsolo blocks an elbow strike.
Barsolo trying to land knees to the body.
Angelo dodges an elbow strike from Barsolo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Angelo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barsolo's brow.
Angelo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barsolo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Angelo avoids the elbow strike from Barsolo, against the cage.
Barsolo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barsolo throws an elbow but it misses.
Angelo lands a damaging elbow.
Barsolo misses with a knee to the head.
Barsolo missing with knees to the body.
Angelo avoids a wild elbow strike from Barsolo.
Barsolo missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angelo blocks an elbow strike from Barsolo.
Angelo avoids the elbow strike from Barsolo, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Angelo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barsolo's brow.
Angelo misses with an elbow strike.
Angelo lands an elbow inside that Barsolo shrugs off.
Angelo avoids a wild elbow strike from Barsolo.
Angelo blocks an elbow strike from Barsolo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angelo dodges an elbow strike from Barsolo.
Angelo scores a nice knee to the body.
Angelo misses with an elbow over the top.
Angelo throws an elbow that misses.
Angelo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Angelo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Angelo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Barsolo closes the distance and pushes Angelo back into the cage.
Angelo working Barsolo over with knees to the body.
Barsolo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Angelo.
Angelo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Angelo tries to land a knee to the head but Barsolo blocks with his arms.
Angelo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barsolo throws an elbow but misses.
Barsolo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Angelo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Angelo misses with an elbow strike.
Barsolo blocks the elbow strike.
Angelo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barsolo blocks an elbow strike.
Barsolo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barsolo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Angelo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Angelo lands an elbow inside that Barsolo shrugs off.
Angelo tries to land a knee to the head but Barsolo blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo landing knees to the head.
Angelo throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Angelo throws an elbow but misses.
Angelo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Angelo blocks the elbow strike.
Angelo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Angelo tries to land knees in the clinch but Barsolo avoids the damage to the body.
Angelo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Angelo pushes off an throws an elbow but Barsolo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Angelo lands a damaging elbow.
Angelo tries to land a knee to the head but Barsolo blocks with his arms.
Barsolo is working for takedown but Angelo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barsolo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Angelo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Angelo misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barsolo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Angelo's brow.
Angelo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barsolo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Barsolo throws an elbow that misses.
Barsolo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barsolo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barsolo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Angelo trying to land knees to the body.
Barsolo blocks the elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Angelo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Angelo tries to land knees in the clinch but Barsolo avoids the damage to the body.
Barsolo lands an elbow just above Angelo 's eye.
Barsolo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barsolo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Angelo tries to get to full guard but Barsolo has control of the leg.
Angelo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Angelo tries to get out of the position.
Angelo is looking to control Barsolo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Angelo avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barsolo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barsolo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Angelo is not content to let Barsolo control the position.
Barsolo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barsolo prevents Angelo from standing back up.
Barsolo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Angelo defending well though.
Barsolo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barsolo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barsolo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barsolo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barsolo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tandi Barsolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barsolo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barsolo is looking for a kimura but Angelo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barsolo to get the leverage.
Michael Angelo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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. Barsolo connects with a nice short shot to Angelo's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tandi Barsolo.
I think Angelo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Angelo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Neal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Nixon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Phil Neal's chin.
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4 - 7 - 0 |
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152 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Nixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Neal!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nixon throws a sloppy head kick and Neal moves out of range easily.
Neal stuffs the takedown.
Neal gets the takedown into side control.
Nixon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nixon is letting Neal control him for a moment.
Neal lands a few punches from side control.
Nixon is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neal working the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Neal connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nixon some visible discomfort.
Neal in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nixon is rocked!
Neal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oh Nixon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee asks Neal politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Neal prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nixon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Neal's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Neal tries to move to mount but Nixon blocks the move with his legs.
Neal stands up.
Nixon seems to have got his legs back now.
Neal throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nixon was covering up waiting for the punch and Neal finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Neal working some strikes from top position.
Neal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Neal throwing strikes but missing.
Neal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neal chips away with some ground and pound.
Neal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Neal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Neal is working Nixon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Neal working some strikes from top position.
Nixon wants to sweep here but Neal controlling him for the moment.
Nixon is breathing heavily.
Neal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nixon's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neal content to stall in guard here.
Neal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nixon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Neal works over Nixon with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Neal's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Neal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nixon being controlled here, momentarily.
Neal distracts Nixon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neal seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Neal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Neal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Neal's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neal wants to pass the guard but Nixon is keeping the position.
Neal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Neal dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nixon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Neal tries to avoid it but Nixon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Neal to the ground. Neal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Neal closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nixon quickly recovers to half guard.
Neal working the head and body with strikes.
Neal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neal lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Nixon! More strikes land and this one is all over! Neal jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Neal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Omar Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Magerramov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Omar Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boris Magerramov!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magerramov circles away.
Jackson dives in and grabs Magerramov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Magerramov pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Magerramov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magerramov looks gassed!
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Magerramov, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Magerramov against the cage but Magerramov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson shoots in but Magerramov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Magerramov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Magerramov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Magerramov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Magerramov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Magerramov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Magerramov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poor strikes thrown by Magerramov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jackson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magerramov avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Magerramov 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.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Jackson keeping hold of Magerramov's head, controlling as best he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magerramov thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jackson to regain full guard.
Jackson pulls Magerramov in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Magerramov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Magerramov sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magerramov sprawls well. Magerramov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Magerramov counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Magerramov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magerramov throws and elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magerramov's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Omar Jackson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Magerramov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
Magerramov throws a strike there. Jackson manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magerramov stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is pulling down on Magerramov's head. It's preventing any offense from Magerramov, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson wants to stand up but Magerramov is controlling him.
Magerramov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magerramov throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson trying to control but Magerramov is working from the bottom.
Jackson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Magerramov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson, into his guard.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Magerramov throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Magerramov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Magerramov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magerramov is one step ahead there.
Magerramov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magerramov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Magerramov can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magerramov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Magerramov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magerramov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Magerramov wants to stall.
Magerramov is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Magerramov down to the mat. Magerramov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magerramov but Magerramov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson swings around for an armbar but Magerramov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackson's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magerramov throws and elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magerramov's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
Jackson wants to control from the top but Magerramov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Omar Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magerramov but Magerramov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Magerramov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Magerramov.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magerramov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magerramov has Jackson pressed against the cage.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Magerramov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magerramov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Magerramov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Magerramov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magerramov is working away from the top position though.
Magerramov throws a strike but Jackson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magerramov.
Boris Magerramov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magerramov throws and elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magerramov's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Magerramov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
Magerramov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magerramov throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson wants to control from the top but Magerramov keeps moving.
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Magerramov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magerramov manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Magerramov's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson prevents Magerramov from getting back to his feet.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Magerramov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson stands and throws Magerramov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson stands up.
Jackson shoots in but Magerramov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Magerramov sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boris Magerramov.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Omar Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jurgen Wutend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Nestle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jurgen Wutend could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joe Nestle's chin.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jurgen Wutend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Nestle!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nestle shoots in for a takedown but Wutend shows good takedown defense.
Nestle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wutend sizes up Nestle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good exchange - Wutend coming out on top.
Wutend throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Nestle stumbling backwards into the cage! Nestle bounces back off the cage towards Wutend, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Wutend lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Wutend celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jurgen Wutend!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Bombada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bane might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ego Draconis. This should be a great matchup!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier Bane!
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, Buzz Bombada!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombada misses with a takedown attempt
and Bane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bombada fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bane jabs Bombada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bane.
Bane lands a jab to the nose.
Bombada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xavier Bane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzz Bombada.
Bombada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bane sprawls well. Bane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bombada gets slowly back to his feet.
Bombada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bombada stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bombada wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombada with a poor takedown
and Bane counters with a one-two to the body.
Bane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bombada circles away quickly and effectively.
Bane scores with a jab.
Bane throws a body punch but Bombada moves out of range.
Bombada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bane misses with a wild combination.
Bane lands a nice shot to the body.
Bane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bombada doesn't seem bothered though.
Bombada with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bane counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bombada tries to sprawl but Bane drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bombada keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombada is trying to control but can't.
Bane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bane looks to land a strike but Bombada avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bane throwing strikes from guard but Bombada blocks nicely.
Bane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bane lands a couple of elbows.
Bane connects with a couple of short punches.
Bombada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bombada's head.
Bane wants to control from the top but Bombada keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane tries to free his leg and advance position but Bombada is retaining full guard.
Bombada is trying to keep Bane in close.
Bane looking to pass the guard.
Bane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bombada's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bombada is trying to maintain the position but Bane is very close to passing his half guard.
Bane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bombada keeps working.
Bane throwing shots but Bombada is blocking nicely.
Bane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bane is looking to advance position but Bombada won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombada tries to get to full guard but Bane has control of the leg.
Bane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bane is nestled in close to Bombada, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bane is thwarting Bombada's attempts to control the position.
Bane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bombada is not content to let Bane control the position.
Bombada blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bombada's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Bane dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bane throws a right and a left that Bombada avoids nicely.
Bane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bombada manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Bane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bombada doesn't seem phased though.
Bane cracks Bombada with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bombada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bane sprawls well. Bane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bombada gets slowly back to his feet.
Bombada shoots in and drives through. Bane sprawls well.
Bombada is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bane is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bombada.
Bombada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bane's waist but Bane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bombada off to one side.
Xavier Bane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzz Bombada.
Bane thuds his right hand into Bombada's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Bane does it's job there.
Bombada walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane tests Bombada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bombada doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bombada thinking.
Bombada is breathing heavily.
A jab from Bane does it's job there.
Bane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bombada is rocked!
Bombada drops his hands for a split second and Bane immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Bombada face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Bane follows up with a right hand that knocks Bombada into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Xavier Bane!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying MacLeod's choice of entrance music: Princes Of The Universe . Connor MacLeod told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apollo Machida!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Connor MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod misses with a two punch combination.
MacLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from MacLeod does it's job there.
MacLeod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with a hook. Machida ducked under it nicely.
MacLeod throws a right hand that misses
and Machida counters with an outside leg kick.
MacLeod on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machida. Machida obviously looking to wear him down.
Machida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donk. MacLeod catches Machida right on the button with a cross.
Machida tries a low kick but MacLeod avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Machida moves out of range of the strikes.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacLeod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from MacLeod.
A telegraphed right hand from MacLeod misses the target.
MacLeod throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machida counters with a big head kick but MacLeod shrugs it off.
MacLeod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacLeod lands with a cross.
MacLeod scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacLeod misses with a straight left.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Machida.
Machida slips a straight right by MacLeod.
MacLeod throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
MacLeod bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Machida throws a nice inside leg kick.
MacLeod misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries to work over MacLeod's front leg with a kick but MacLeod checks it.
Machida slips a straight right by MacLeod.
Machida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacLeod tries to clinch up
and Machida counters with a head kick. That will keep MacLeod thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
MacLeod throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacLeod throws a jab when Machida was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod moves in looking to clinch but Machida pushes him off.
MacLeod throws a right and a left that Machida avoids nicely.
MacLeod lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
MacLeod listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacLeod.
MacLeod moves out of range as Machida throws a body kick.
MacLeod scores with a jab to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida keeps the fight on the outside.
Machida fakes the leg kick and cracks MacLeod in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Connor MacLeod will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
MacLeod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Machida.
MacLeod looks to land a left hand but Machida moved out of range nicely.
MacLeod tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida dips to his left and cracks MacLeod with an uppercut!
MacLeod throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
MacLeod throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machida on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod looks to land a combination but Machida avoids it well.
MacLeod scores with a shot to the body.
MacLeod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacLeod misses with a double jab.
Machida delivers a nice body kick.
Machida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacLeod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
MacLeod throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. MacLeod really felt that one!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod closes the distance but Machida moves to the side
and Machida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
MacLeod misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machida tried to score with a low kick but MacLeod checks it.
MacLeod blocks a head kick by Machida.
Connor MacLeod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machida misses with a leg kick.
Connor MacLeod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacLeod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacLeod.
MacLeod checks a leg kick.
MacLeod might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
MacLeod tries to clinch but Machida is having none of it.
MacLeod jabs Machida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacLeod takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
MacLeod takes the fight into the clinch.
MacLeod lands with a right to the head.
MacLeod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machida breaks the clinch.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from MacLeod misses its intended target.
MacLeod clinches up against the cage.
MacLeod wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machida blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacLeod misses with the head strike.
MacLeod swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacLeod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
MacLeod throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacLeod throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machida counters with a slapping leg kick.
MacLeod stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
MacLeod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machida walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
MacLeod has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machida.
A thudding body kick lands there by Machida!
MacLeod misses with a hook.
Machida slips a jab and a cross from MacLeod.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacLeod misses with a lunging right hand
and Machida counters with a nice low kick that buckles MacLeod's knee momentarily.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacLeod.
Machida looks to land a body kick but MacLeod moved away.
MacLeod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Machida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacLeod throws a right hand that Machida ducks under and follows up with a left that Machida also avoids with ease.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod takes a kick to the side of the head.
Machida throws a head kick but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machida takes one to the side of the head.
MacLeod tries to clinch there but Machida circles away.
MacLeod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida looks to land a body kick but MacLeod moved away.
MacLeod lands a really nice looking cross but Machida seems unphased.
Machida connects with a solid leg kick.
MacLeod throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machida counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. MacLeod is lucky that one didn't land flush.
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
MacLeod throws a right hand that Machida ducks under and follows up with a left that Machida also avoids with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machida.
MacLeod avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Machida.
MacLeod just misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod moves to clinch but Machida breaks away
and Machida counters with an outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from MacLeod.
Machida cracks the inside of MacLeod's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacLeod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from MacLeod misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Apollo Machida did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Machida looks to land a body kick but MacLeod moved away.
Machida throws a nice head kick!
MacLeod scores with a jab to the body.
MacLeod takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
MacLeod misses with a series of wild punches.
MacLeod's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machida misses with a hook to the body
and MacLeod counters with a one-two to the body.
Machida throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
MacLeod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacLeod takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Machida throws a quick inside leg kick.
MacLeod misses with a looping right.
Machida throws a leg kick which misses MacLeod's front leg but catches the back leg as MacLeod tries to avoid it.
MacLeod darts in and clinches Machida up against the cage.
MacLeod misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacLeod misses with the head strike.
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacLeod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacLeod fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Machida connects with a leg kick. MacLeod looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
MacLeod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacLeod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacLeod throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacLeod misses with a hook.
Machida lets loose with a powerful body kick. MacLeod will feel that in the morning.
MacLeod is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod misses with a straight left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machida. That's going to slow MacLeod down.
Machida scores with a jab to the body.
Machida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Machida lands with a nice body kick.
MacLeod swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida counters with a head kick. That will keep MacLeod thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Machida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MacLeod lands a glancing blow to the side of Machida's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida misses with a head kick.
MacLeod misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Machida darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
MacLeod throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
MacLeod has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machida.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Machida scores with the left hand. MacLeod knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Machida had his way with Connor MacLeod in that round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Machida fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacLeod has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacLeod fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacLeod throws a right and a left that Machida avoids nicely.
MacLeod wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.
MacLeod tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Crunch! Machida slams his shin into MacLeod's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacLeod. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacLeod throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
MacLeod is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Machida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to MacLeod's calf.
Machida cracks the inside of MacLeod's front leg.
MacLeod throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida's corner calls for a 1-2. Machida obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacLeod manages to avoid it.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacLeod throws a nice looking combination but Machida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machida moves out of range of the strikes.
Crunch! Machida slams his shin into MacLeod's torso.
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!
MacLeod throws a right hand that Machida ducks under and follows up with a left that Machida also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacLeod misses with an uppercut.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
Machida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
MacLeod has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Machida.
MacLeod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Machida does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Machida takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacLeod fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacLeod.
Machida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacLeod.
MacLeod lands with a nice combination. Machida backs away looking to recover.
That kick from Machida tenderised MacLeod's leg. MacLeod is trying to keep his angry face on.
Machida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
MacLeod digs a good hook to Machida's body.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Apollo Machida.
I think Machida has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 47:48
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:47
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Apollo Machida retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack McClusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClusky has chosen I Stand Alone as his entrance music. Bob Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack McClusky's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack McClusky!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith wants to clinch.
McClusky drops Smith with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Smith! McClusky dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack McClusky!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiao Macale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macale has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tiao Macale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glen Keller!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keller throws a head kick that misses.
Keller throws a sloppy head kick and Macale moves out of range easily.
Macale throws out a loose jab but Keller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macale connects with a high kick.
Macale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keller throws a head kick but Macale moves out of range.
Keller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheers as Macale lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keller doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Nice body kick from Macale.
Keller looks gassed!
Macale turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Keller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Macale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Keller doesn't seem bothered though.
Macale lands a glancing blow to the side of Keller's head.
It looks like Glen Keller has been cut.
Macale connects with a body shot that sends Keller's belly button to the back.
and Macale counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Keller! He's just covering up as Macale starts to tee off till referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiao Macale!
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