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MMM 91 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chadd Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chadd Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Infamous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chadd Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Infamous.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Infamous as he avoids it easily.
Danny Infamous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chadd Smith.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Infamous.
Infamous throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Infamous scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Chadd Smith has been cut.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Infamous is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Infamous is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Infamous looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Infamous has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Infamous prevents it.
Infamous is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith has Infamous pressed against the cage, preventing Infamous from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith prevents Infamous from breaking the clinch.
Infamous tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Infamous's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Infamous wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Infamous is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Infamous is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infamous tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Smith tries to pull guard but Infamous holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Infamous fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Infamous lands a jab to the nose.
Decent striking displayed by Infamous there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Infamous fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith defending well as Infamous loads up on a big left hand.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Infamous.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danny Infamous is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Infamous manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Infamous to score with a decent uppercut.
Infamous misses with a two punch combination.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Infamous counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Infamous throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Infamous feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Infamous throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Infamous lands with a nice body punch.
Infamous scores with a jab to the jaw.
Infamous connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Infamous connects with a body shot.
Infamous throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Infamous swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Infamous defends it nicely.
Infamous throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Infamous misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Infamous sprawls well. Infamous wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Infamous moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Infamous dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chadd Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Infamous scores with a nice right hand.
Smith looks to land a combination but Infamous avoids it well.
Infamous swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith clinches up with Infamous and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith tries for a takedown but Infamous manages to get underhooks.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Danny Infamous is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A cross from Infamous lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Infamous feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Infamous connects with a jab.
Smith is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Infamous drops Smith with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smith looks back up at him and smiles so Infamous waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Smith is rocked!
Smith wants to clinch up but Infamous keeps it at a distance.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Infamous finish him?
Infamous steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Smith is out on his feet! Infamous sets himself and nearly takes Smith's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Danny Infamous!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Hazlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Copley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazlett comes to the cage accompanied by Crank that Travis Barker Remix. Dustin Hazlett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
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218 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dustin Hazlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doug Copley!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hazlett's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hazlett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Copley throwing strikes but missing.
Hazlett is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hazlett is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Copley has his hands clasped together but Hazlett extends an breaks Copley's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hazlett.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dustin Hazlett!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Afa Phatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Swags Middleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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176 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Afa Phatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Swags Middleton!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phatu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Middleton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Afa Phatu has been cut.
Middleton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phatu circles away quickly and effectively.
Afa Phatu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phatu shoots and misses
and Middleton counters with a leg kick.
Phatu is breathing heavily.
Phatu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Middleton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Afa Phatu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Middleton.
Middleton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Middleton moves into the clinch.
Middleton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Middleton clinches.
Middleton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Middleton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Middleton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Phatu is rocked!
Middleton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phatus head.
Oh Phatu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Middleton is stalling here.
Middleton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Middleton lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Phatu - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Middleton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Swags Middleton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhael Volkoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Tucker has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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215 lbs
4 - 12 - 2 |
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156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Experienced |
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Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
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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
4 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Michael Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikhael Volkoff!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker misses with a combination
and Volkoff counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkoff has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A solid body kick from Volkoff.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tucker looks to land a combination but Volkoff avoids it well.
Volkoff slips a jab and a cross from Tucker.
A punch combination from Tucker misses.
Tucker throws a series of punches but Volkoff moves out of range.
Volkoff shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tucker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkoff 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.
It looks like Volkoff might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Volkoff drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tucker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tucker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tucker!
Volkoff gets back to half guard.
Volkoff moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Volkoff controlling Tucker's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkoff is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tucker rolls with it to try and escape but Volkoff cranks on the arm and Tucker is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mikhael Volkoff!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Devereau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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210 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renzo Rua!
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, Jake Devereau!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devereau clobbers Rua with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rua shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Devereau sprawls well. Devereau wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rua gets slowly back to his feet.
Renzo Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Devereau throws an elbow but misses.
Devereau working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from Rua.
Devereau avoiding damage.
Devereau throws a knee to the head but misses.
Devereau slows down the pace here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Devereau obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devereau landing knees to the head.
It looks like Renzo Rua has been cut.
Rua dodges an elbow strike from Devereau.
Devereau using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Devereau lands a nice knee to the body.
Rua is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Devereau.
Devereau connects with a knee to the head.
Devereau landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Devereau with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Devereau is leaning against Rua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Devereau obliges.
Devereau throws a knee to the head but misses.
Devereau effectively controlling the action here.
Rua tries to score a body lock takedown but Devereau shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Devereau connects with a knee to the head.
Devereau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruas head.
Devereau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Devereau with a knee to the head.
Rua is rocked!
Devereau looking to throw knees to the head but Rua is blocking nicely.
Devereau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rua or not.
Devereau misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Devereau.
Devereau is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rua letting Devereau take a breather here.
Devereau connects with a knee to the head.
Devereau drops Rua with a big knee straight up the middle! Rua is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Oh Rua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Devereau lands a big uppercut and Rua crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rua looks OK. Devereau waves Rua back to his feet!
Devereau moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Devereau.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Devereau lands a big knee! That's hurt Rua! Oh, he's all over the place! Devereau lands another knee that sends Rua to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Devereau!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twiddle Fizzlesticks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halo comes to the cage accompanied by Squeeze 1st-Jay-Z. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fizzlesticks's choice of entrance music: twiddle. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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182 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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22
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Twiddle Fizzlesticks!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fizzlesticks fails with the takedown.
Fizzlesticks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Halo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fizzlesticks takes one on the button.
Fizzlesticks tries to close the distance and clinch but Halo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Halo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fizzlesticks manages to avoid it.
Fizzlesticks avoids the body shot from Halo.
Halo throws an overhand right that lands on Fizzlesticks's shoulder, as Fizzlesticks tries to avoid the shot.
Halo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fizzlesticks.
Halo looks to throw the jab but Fizzlesticks is out of range.
Fizzlesticks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Halo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fizzlesticks really felt that one!
Fizzlesticks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Halo circles away.
Michael Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twiddle Fizzlesticks.
Halo throws a sloppy head kick
and Fizzlesticks counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Halo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fizzlesticks with the ground and pound from mount.
Fizzlesticks scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Halo?
Halo is rocked!
Halo working to try and regain half guard.
Oh Halo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fizzlesticks connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fizzlesticks is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fizzlesticks looking to ground and pound but Halo is blocking nicely.
Fizzlesticks throwing strikes here but Halo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Halo seems to have got his legs back now.
Fizzlesticks lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Fizzlesticks there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The referee warns Halo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Halo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fizzlesticks working over Halo with some ground and pound. Halo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlesticks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Halo's head.
Halo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fizzlesticks trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Fizzlesticks looking to pass the guard.
Halo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fizzlesticks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fizzlesticks tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fizzlesticks is looking to work some ground and pound but Halo has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fizzlesticks slips nicely into half guard.
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fizzlesticks drops an elbow to the side of Halo's head.
Fizzlesticks moves nicely into side control.
Fizzlesticks postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fizzlesticks postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fizzlesticks scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fizzlesticks working the ground and pound but Halo is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo sneaks back into half guard.
Fizzlesticks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fizzlesticks is trying to control the action in half guard but Halo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fizzlesticks is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fizzlesticks working Halo over with strikes.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Fizzlesticks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fizzlesticks stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fizzlesticks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Halo working for a triangle but Fizzlesticks defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twiddle Fizzlesticks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fizzlesticks.
Halo misses with a hook. Fizzlesticks ducked under it nicely.
Fizzlesticks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halo throws a right and a left that both miss.
That kick from Halo tenderised Fizzlesticks's leg. Fizzlesticks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Halo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good work by Halo as he checks the leg kick.
Halo lands with a cross.
Halo blocks a leg kick.
Halo tries to sprawl but Fizzlesticks drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fizzlesticks lands a nice short elbow.
Twiddle Fizzlesticks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fizzlesticks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Halo wants to improve his position but Fizzlesticks is controlling well.
Fizzlesticks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Halo tries to get to full guard but Fizzlesticks has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fizzlesticks throwing strikes but missing.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fizzlesticks is one step ahead there.
Halo keeping full guard, as Fizzlesticks tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlesticks is looking to work some ground and pound but Halo has wrist control.
Fizzlesticks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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!
Fizzlesticks trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fizzlesticks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fizzlesticks is in close to Halo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Halo looking for a sweep. Not yet Halo, not yet.
Fizzlesticks postures up and lands a big shot to Halo's brow.
Fizzlesticks lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fizzlesticks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Halo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fizzlesticks throwing strikes but missing.
Halo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fizzlesticks.
Fizzlesticks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fizzlesticks forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fizzlesticks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fizzlesticks throws a strike but Halo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Halo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fizzlesticks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlesticks trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Fizzlesticks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fizzlesticks passes Halo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fizzlesticks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fizzlesticks wants to pass the guard but Halo is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twiddle Fizzlesticks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Halo.
Halo takes a swing at Fizzlesticks's ribcage but misses.
Halo avoids a kick to the body.
Fizzlesticks tries to clinch up but Halo circles away and keeps his distance.
Halo avoids the body shot from Fizzlesticks.
Fizzlesticks avoids the body shot from Halo.
Fizzlesticks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Halo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Halo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fizzlesticks.
Fizzlesticks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Halo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fizzlesticks working the ground and pound but Halo is defending the strikes.
Fizzlesticks looks up at the clock and then as Halo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fizzlesticks smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fizzlesticks is putting a hurting on Halo here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fizzlesticks is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fizzlesticks landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fizzlesticks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working.
Halo defending against the ground and pound.
Fizzlesticks misses with the ground and pound.
Fizzlesticks tries to score with some ground and pound. Halo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fizzlesticks lands some shots froms side control.
Fizzlesticks wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Fizzlesticks lands a nice forearm strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlesticks misses with the ground and pound.
Halo dodges the ground and pound from Fizzlesticks.
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!
Halo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fizzlesticks postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo dodges the ground and pound from Fizzlesticks.
Fizzlesticks trying to control the position but Halo is working away.
Fizzlesticks throws an elbow but Halo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fizzlesticks working the ground and pound but Halo is defending the strikes.
Fizzlesticks creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlesticks wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Fizzlesticks misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Michael Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fizzlesticks lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fizzlesticks lands some shots froms side control.
Fizzlesticks is putting a hurting on Halo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Halo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fizzlesticks trying to control the position but Halo is working away.
Fizzlesticks is working Halo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fizzlesticks wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlesticks lands a few punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fizzlesticks creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Halo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fizzlesticks fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fizzlesticks grinds an elbow into Halo's temple.
Fizzlesticks is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes there by Fizzlesticks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Twiddle Fizzlesticks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fizzlesticks winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twiddle Fizzlesticks!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Twiddle Fizzlesticks waved his t-shirt featuring Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent!'s logo in front of the cameras.
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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). MacLeod has chosen Battle Hymn as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 - 1, 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 - 1, fighting out of New York, Connor MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod throws a hook to the side of Machida's head but Machida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacLeod dips to his left and cracks Machida with an uppercut!
Machida throws a low kick, looking for MacLeod's leg but MacLeod calmly moves out of range.
MacLeod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacLeod.
MacLeod checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Machida.
MacLeod throws a shot from downtown. Machida moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida cracks the inside of MacLeod's front leg.
MacLeod throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida counters with a nice low kick that buckles MacLeod's knee momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machida.
Machida takes a jab right on the kisser.
Machida throws out a leg kick but MacLeod moves out of range and Machida only half commits.
MacLeod checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod throws an off balance right hand
and Machida counters with an outside leg kick.
MacLeod bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machida's head.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from MacLeod.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacLeod throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacLeod.
Machida misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Decent striking displayed by MacLeod there.
Machida misses with a leg kick.
MacLeod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machida throws a leg kick but MacLeod sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Machida wants to land a leg kick but MacLeod is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod scores with a shot to the body.
Machida feints and then cracks MacLeod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacLeod down.
Machida throws a quick inside leg kick.
MacLeod fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machida looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacLeod misses with a hook
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacLeod connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Machida's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacLeod dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slapping body kick lands there for Machida.
Good leg kick by Machida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Machida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Connor MacLeod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacLeod misses with an uppercut
and Machida counters with a good, hard body kick but MacLeod shrugs it off.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machida throws a push kick but MacLeod slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod misses with a hook.
MacLeod throws a jab but it's blocked by Machida.
A slow jab from MacLeod misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machida.
MacLeod thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacLeod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MacLeod uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machida has time to react.
Nice shot by MacLeod.
Machida swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling MacLeod to counter with a crisp jab.
Machida is rocked!
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 circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Machida to the canvas! Machida doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - MacLeod keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor MacLeod!
Connor MacLeod is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Connor MacLeod started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by I dont give a fuck. Curtis Jackson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Sanders!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sanders throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Sanders with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanders lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damien Sanders!
Damien Sanders really struggled to get his t-shirt was on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 160 - $69 SALE!!!!!!!!!! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Lisser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donnie Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Lisser!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose is looking to clinch.
Rose moves in looking to clinch but Lisser pushes him off.
Lisser looks to land a left hand but Rose moved out of range nicely.
Lisser shoots in for a takedown but Rose shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rose rushes Lisser and presses him up against the cage.
Rose lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lisser fails to land.
Rose manages to break the clinch.
Lisser swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lisser throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rose counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lisser thinking.
Lisser looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lisser manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lisser swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lisser paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lisser throws a series of punches but Rose avoids them all with ease.
Rose throws a right and a left that Lisser avoids nicely.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lisser paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rose fails to land with a series of punches.
Lisser ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lisser paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisser circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lisser misses with a straight right.
Rose rushes Lisser and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rose.
Rose gets through Lisser's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rose working aggressively here.
Rose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rose staying out of range there.
Rose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lisser misses the jab.
Lisser takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rose fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rose clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Lisser finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose doesn't manage to clinch there - Lisser circles away.
No luck for Lisser with that takedown attempt.
Lisser rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rose moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lisser manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rose rushes Lisser and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Lisser.
Rose pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lisser throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lisser catches Rose with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lisser fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lisser misses with a double jab
and Rose moves into the clinch.
Rose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rose tries to clinch but Lisser is having none of it.
Lisser throws a right hand that Rose ducks under and follows up with a left that Rose also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisser swats away the attempt to clinch by Rose.
Rose fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lisser takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Lisser fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rose gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rose lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lisser backwards.
Lisser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lisser throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rose counters by moving into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rose.
Rose lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lisser backwards.
Rose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lisser manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose takes a swing at Lisser's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Lisser.
Lisser keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Rose does no damage.
Lisser fails with a takedown attempt.
Donnie Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Lisser.
Lisser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lisser takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Rose tries to clinch up but Lisser circles away and keeps his distance.
Lisser thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rose looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lisser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away.
Matt Lisser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rose wants to clinch up but Lisser keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Rose dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lisser misses with a hook. Rose ducked under it nicely.
Lisser throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lisser moves into the clinch.
Rose is trying to break the clinch but Lisser is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Rose.
Rose breaks the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rose here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lisser throws a big shot that misses.
Rose tries to bum rush Lisser with a series of wild strikes but Lisser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rose is looking to clinch but Lisser is avoiding it.
Lisser looks to throw the jab but Rose is out of range.
Lisser misses with a lunging right hand
and Rose counters with a nice body shot.
Rose thows a body shot but no joy.
Lisser moves in looking to clinch but Rose pushes him off.
Lisser shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lisser misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lisser looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rose is fending him off so far but Lisser persists. Nope, Rose circles away and we're back to standing.
Donnie Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Lisser.
Lisser is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisser jabs Rose right on the nose. Rose blinks but takes it well.
Lisser shoots in and drives through. Rose sprawls well.
Rose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rose has Lisser up against the cage in a clinch.
Rose breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rose circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rose takes a swing at Lisser's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Lisser throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lisser misses with an uppercut.
Rose is looking to wear down Lisser with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lisser swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rose slips a straight right by Lisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lisser throws a looping overhand right but Rose ducks down to avoid it.
Lisser tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rose was well out of range. Poor timing from Lisser.
Rose is looking to clinch but Lisser is avoiding it.
Rose fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lisser swinging wildly here.
Lisser gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lisser breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Lisser.
Donnie Rose is winning the standup battle so far.
Lisser is looking to clinch but Rose is avoiding it.
Jab from Lisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lisser paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rose is looking to clinch but Lisser is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rose has had enough of the clinch but Lisser keeps him there for the moment.
Rose breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rose doesn't manage to clinch there - Lisser circles away.
Lisser takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Lisser misses with the combination.
Rose fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rose is looking to clinch but Lisser is avoiding it.
Donnie Rose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lisser tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lisser shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rose ducks under a wild hook from Lisser.
Rose fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lisser missing with a left hand there. Rose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lisser misses with a body shot
and Rose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Matt Lisser has been cut.
Rose tries to clinch but Lisser is having none of it.
Lisser throws a poor cross that misses
and Rose counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Rose moves into range and clinches up with Lisser.
Rose pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donnie Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lisser looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rose tries to clinch but Lisser moves out of range.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Lisser swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rose cracks Lisser with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lisser fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rose wants to clinch up but Lisser keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rose is looking to clinch.
Lisser misses with a looping right.
Rose slips a straight right by Lisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Rose dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Lisser's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lisser misses with a lunging right hand
and Rose counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rose.
A short left from Rose.
Rose lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rose is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lisser slowing the pace effectively.
Rose stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Rose.
Rose lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lisser backwards.
Rose scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Rose.
Rose drops Lisser onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lisser is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Lisser is rocked!
Rose throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lissers head.
Lisser is still on wobbly legs! Can Rose finish him?
Rose breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rose wants to clinch.
Rose doesn't manage to clinch there - Lisser circles away.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Rose knocks Lisser out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Donnie Rose!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack McClusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cobra Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClusky comes to the cage accompanied by I Stand Alone. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack McClusky!
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, Cobra Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClusky lands with a right hand.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and McClusky counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Gracie to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by McClusky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack McClusky!
Jack McClusky really struggled to get his t-shirt was on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 160 - $69 SALE!!!!!!!!!! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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