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VFC 168: Ellis vs. Play PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miyamoto Usagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isiah Acer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acer has chosen Mad at Gravity- Burn as his entrance music. Isiah Acer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Miyamoto Usagi's chin.
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214 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miyamoto Usagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Isiah Acer!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Usagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Usagi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Acer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Acer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Acer keeping full guard, as Usagi tries to pass.
Acer working for a triangle but Usagi defends it easily.
Usagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Acer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Acer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Acer wants to finish this one by submission but Usagi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Acer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acer avoids the attempt from Usagi to control.
Acer misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Acer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Acer prevents Usagi from getting the reversal.
Usagi wants to control but Acer is having none of it.
Usagi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acer tries to control but Usagi wriggling away.
Poor strikes thrown by Acer there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Acer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Usagi is looking to escape.
Usagi is looking to get to half guard.
Usagi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Acer raining down shots from the mount!
It looks like Miyamoto Usagi has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acer manages to capitalize on a mistake by Usagi to take his back!
Acer working for a choke but Usagi is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acer punches the canvas rather than the man.
Acer working for the choke.
Usagi breaks Acer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Usagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Acer is keeping the position for now.
Acer is looking to sweep but instead, Usagi has passed into half guard.
Usagi wants to pass the guard but Acer is defending well.
Usagi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Acer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Usagi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acer is looking to improve his position.
Usagi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Acer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Usagi looking for a submission but Acer manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Acer wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isiah Acer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Usagi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Acer throws the left hand but Usagi avoids the punch easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Acer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Acer tries to work over Usagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Usagi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Acer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Usagi is trying to work for a kimura but Acer is defending well.
Usagi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Usagi misses with a head shot. Acer uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Usagi.
Usagi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Acer dives on top into guard.
Isiah Acer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Acer throws a big right hand that misses.
Usagi looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Usagi, not yet.
Acer throwing strikes but missing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Acer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Acer looking to sit in guard and control but Usagi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Acer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Acer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Usagi is one step ahead there.
Acer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Usagi is one step ahead there.
Acer keeping moving, preventing Usagi from controlling successfully.
Usagi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Acer working a defensive guard here.
Usagi trying to control but Acer is working from the bottom.
Usagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Acer is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usagi preventing the sweep.
Usagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Acer is keeping the position for now.
Usagi has gone for a leg lock! Acer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Usagi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Usagi keeping full guard, as Acer tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Acer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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 Miyamoto Usagi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Usagi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Acer thows a body shot but no joy.
Usagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Usagi moves out of range as Acer strikes.
Usagi connects with a looping right hand.
Miyamoto Usagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acer swings for the body but Usagi moves out of range.
Usagi moves forwards but Acer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Acer keeps the fight on the outside.
Acer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Usagi takes a swing at Acer's ribcage but misses.
Acer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Usagi.
Acer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Usagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Acer.
Nice body kick there by Usagi.
Acer throws a shot to the body.
Acer keeps the fight on the outside.
Usagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acer lands a nice hook to Usagi's body. Usagi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Acer swings for the body but Usagi moves out of range.
Acer just misses with a punch to the body.
Usagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Acer slaps away a takedown attempt from Usagi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Acer connects with the punch.
Usagi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Acer swings widly with a right hand
and Usagi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Usagi.
Usagi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miyamoto Usagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Usagi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Usagi has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Acer.
Acer tightening his grip on Usagi, looking for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acer looking for the choke but no joy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Acer is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Usagi up.
Usagi trying to control the hands but Acer breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usagi rolls, trying to escape but Acer keeps control of the position.
Acer wants to control but Usagi manages to buck him off and is now in Acer's guard! Nice work there by Usagi!
Acer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Usagi.
Usagi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Acer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Usagi has managed to get both his arms back between Acer's legs - danger averted.
Usagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Acer is retaining full guard.
Acer throwing short punches from the bottom.
Usagi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Acer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Acer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Acer!
Usagi prevents Acer from moving into mount.
Usagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acer swings around for an armbar but Usagi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Acer's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Acer is on top in guard.
Acer looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Acer prevents Usagi from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Usagi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Usagi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Acer has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Acer!
And that's the end of the fight!
Isiah Acer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Acer 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isiah Acer!
Isiah Acer took some time post fight to say the following; 'Like to thank my sponsor 5th round clothing. Also my trainers and coaches at The Sweat Lodge which is the best Gym in the World.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Lee Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duane Bobbick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobbick has chosen Indestructable as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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267 lbs
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273 lbs
24 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Lee Paris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duane Bobbick!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paris scores with a leg kick.
Bobbick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bobbick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bobbick looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobbick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Duane Bobbick has been cut.
Paris moves away from the strike by Bobbick.
Paris throws a leg kick which misses Bobbick's front leg but catches the back leg as Bobbick tries to avoid it.
Paris cracks the inside of Bobbick's front leg.
Paris drops Bobbick with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bobbick looks back up at him and smiles so Paris waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Paris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Paris misses with a body shot.
Paris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paris throws a series of punches but Bobbick avoids them all with ease.
Bobbick throws a body punch but Paris moves out of range.
Paris lands a big uppercut and Bobbick crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bobbick looks OK. Paris waves Bobbick back to his feet!
Bobbick is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobbick gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Paris points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Bobbick wakes up just in time to hear Paris thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Lee Paris!
Johnny Lee Paris seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sazh Blaskey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lancaster has chosen Bed Intruder as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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205 lbs
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sazh Blaskey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malcolm Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaskey was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Blaskey.
Blaskey circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blaskey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blaskey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lancaster circles away quickly and effectively.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blaskey, as that shot connected.
Blaskey swats away the attempt to clinch by Lancaster.
Lancaster is looking to clinch but Blaskey is avoiding it.
Malcolm Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaskey slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Blaskey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaskey misses with a straight right.
Blaskey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lancaster swinging wildly here.
Lancaster moves forwards but Blaskey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaskey throws a right and a left that Lancaster avoids nicely.
Blaskey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lancaster's hands.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch but Blaskey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lancaster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lancaster misses with a wild combination.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Lancaster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaskey.
Lancaster wants to clinch up but Blaskey keeps it at a distance.
Blaskey scores with a decent looking hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blaskey, as that shot connected.
Blaskey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blaskey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blaskey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Blaskey to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaskey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lancaster looks gassed!
Lancaster lands with a straight right. Blaskey didn't see that one coming.
Lancaster walks into a straight right hand from Blaskey.
Blaskey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Blaskey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blaskey lands a nice looking body shot.
Lancaster with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blaskey to score with a decent uppercut.
Lancaster closes the distance looking to clinch
and Blaskey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Blaskey - just one landing.
Blaskey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lancaster on the side of the head.
Blaskey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Blaskey counters with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Blaskey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lancaster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blaskey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Blaskey as he connects with a hook.
Blaskey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Blaskey lands with a good body shot.
Blaskey drops Lancaster with a beautiful combination! Lancaster stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Blaskey is looking for the KO!
Lancaster is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lancaster is still on wobbly legs! Can Blaskey finish him?
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Blaskey has cracked Lancaster with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Blaskey lands another huge swinging hook and Lancaster tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Lancaster, before Blaskey can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sazh Blaskey!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russell Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolai Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacobs comes to the cage accompanied by WhiteRabbit-Percussion Gun. Romanov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Party kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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253 lbs
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Russell Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nicolai Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs throws a shot from downtown. Romanov moves away and avoids it.
Romanov looks to throw the jab but Jacobs is out of range.
Romanov throws a right hand that Jacobs ducks under and follows up with a left that Jacobs also avoids with ease.
Romanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jacobs has time to react.
Romanov throws out a loose jab but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobs scoring well with a low kick there.
Romanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Romanov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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 referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jacobs tries to bench press Romanov off him but Romanov keeps the position.
Romanov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jacobs manages to get back to half guard.
Jacobs tries to roll over but Romanov keeps him under control.
Jacobs manages to get to full guard.
Jacobs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Romanov is stalling in the full guard.
Jacobs trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jacobs keeping full guard, as Romanov tries to pass.
Romanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Jacobs controls Romanov momentarily but Romanov frees himself.
Romanov trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Jacobs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jacobs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Romanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Romanov wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
Jacobs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Romanov is aware though and is defending well.
Romanov postures up and lands a big shot to Jacobs's brow.
Romanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobs is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romanov advances position into side control!
Romanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacobs keeps working.
Jacobs tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jacobs takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jacobs gets back to half guard.
Jacobs trying to control but Romanov postures up.
Jacobs is pressing down on Romanov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jacobs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jacobs keeping full guard, as Romanov tries to pass.
Romanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs has momentary wrist control but Romanov slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacobs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romanov has managed to get both his arms back between Jacobs's legs - danger averted.
Jacobs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jacobs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jacobs wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jacobs looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacobs, not yet.
Romanov trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romanov wants to pass the guard but Jacobs is keeping the position.
Romanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nicolai Romanov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jacobs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jacobs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Romanov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Romanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jacobs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobs.
Romanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Romanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romanov connects with a jab.
Romanov lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romanov manages to avoid it.
Romanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jacobs is trying to defend but Romanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jacobs is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs is looking to control Romanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jacobs avoid being mounted?
Jacobs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jacobs.
Jacobs controls Romanov momentarily but Romanov frees himself.
Romanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jacobs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Romanov looking to sit in guard and control but Jacobs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jacobs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov is trying to control the position but Jacobs postures up.
Romanov pulls Jacobs in close to prevent any damage.
Jacobs wants to stand and escape but instead Romanov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Romanov stopping the sweep attempt from Jacobs.
Romanov passes Jacobs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nicolai Romanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov wants to take a breather but Jacobs is having none of it.
Jacobs wants to get back to his feet.
Romanov is trying to control. Jacobs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jacobs manages to get to full guard.
Romanov won't allow Jacobs to sweep him here.
Jacobs keeping full guard, as Romanov tries to pass.
Jacobs looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacobs, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov is in close to Jacobs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Romanov looking to sit in guard and control but Jacobs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Romanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jacobs throws a big right hand that misses.
Romanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jacobs postures up in Romanov's guard and throws a big left but Romanov blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nicolai Romanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jacobs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Romanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacobs gets the takedown into side control.
Romanov is trying to control Jacobs's posture but Jacobs avoids it.
Romanov defending against the ground and pound.
Jacobs with the ground and pound but Romanov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Romanov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A chopping leg kick lands by Romanov.
Jacobs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romanov's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romanov loads up on a big right hand but Jacobs slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov throws a head kick that Jacobs semi-blocks.
Jacobs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jacobs takes a swing at Romanov's ribcage but misses.
Romanov dives in and scores a takedown into Jacobs's guard.
Romanov won't allow Jacobs to sweep him here.
Jacobs throws his legs up looking for a submission but Romanov uses it to pass to side control.
Romanov lands a nice forearm strike.
Jacobs manages to get back to half guard.
Romanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jacobs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romanov winds up and cracks Jacobs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Romanov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jacobs!
Romanov prevents Jacobs from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov tries to control but Jacobs wriggling away.
Jacobs is trying to escape the mount.
Romanov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jacobs's face.
Romanov landing strikes from the mount.
Jacobs is rocked!
Romanov loads up with a big shot that hurts Jacobs! He's pulled Romanov in close but Romanov has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Jacobs survive? More strikes from Romanov and Jacobs is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nicolai Romanov!
Nicolai Romanov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'don't buy from my sponsor, HUGE rip-off artist.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Drabek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drabek comes to the cage accompanied by Imagine. 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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25
280 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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29
275 lbs
15 - 6 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good low kicks
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Drabek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ryan Brown!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a left hand
and Drabek counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brown taking some punishment here, with Drabek in his half guard.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drabek trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown wants to get back to full guard but Drabek has passed into side control.
Brown gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drabek 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.
Drabek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drabek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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. Drabek connects with a nice short shot to Brown's temple.
Brown is trying to stand up here but Drabek is controlling him well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Drabek lands a nice short elbow.
Drabek is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Drabek trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Drabek has control of the leg.
Drabek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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!
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drabek lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Drabek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drabek is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drabek is working away from the top position though.
Drabek is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Drabek.
Drabek's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drabek passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Drabek tries to score with some ground and pound. Brown controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Brown tries to improve position but can't.
Drabek tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown sneaks back into half guard.
Drabek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
Brown gets back to full guard.
Drabek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown has momentary wrist control but Drabek slips an elbow through the middle.
Drabek throwing strikes but missing.
Drabek postures up.
Drabek has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drabek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drabek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown wants to stand up but Drabek is controlling him.
Ryan Brown has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Drabek shoots in.
Drabek fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brown to the ground. Drabek is now in Brown's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drabek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brown's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drabek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Drabek scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drabek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Drabek dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brown misses with a hook.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Drabek listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brown scores with a nice right hand.
Drabek shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Drabek showed some decent athleticism there.
Brown wants to improve his position but Drabek is controlling well.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Drabek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drabek trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Drabek lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown pushes Drabek off looking to stand but Drabek dives back in and keeps control.
Brown is not content to let Drabek control the position.
Drabek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drabek.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Drabek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drabek working Brown over with strikes.
Brown is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Drabek scores with a couple of nice shots.
Drabek working Brown over with strikes.
Drabek controlling the pace.
Drabek is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drabek is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drabek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown has hold of Drabek's hands but Drabek slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jeff Drabek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drabek lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Drabek.
Drabek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown wants to control but Drabek is keeping busy.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drabek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drabek takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Drabek there.
Drabek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brown can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drabek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drabek is working away from the top position though.
Drabek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drabek seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Drabek is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Drabek lands with a punch from half guard.
Drabek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Drabek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drabek trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Drabek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drabek working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drabek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Drabek there.
Drabek winds up and cracks Brown with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drabek.
Drabek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drabek controlling the action here.
Drabek lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Drabek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drabek passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Drabek 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!
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Drabek shoots in.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drabek was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Brown throws a leg kick
and Drabek counters with a nice leg kick.
Brown lands the left hand.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown slips a jab from Drabek.
Brown misses with a double jab
and Drabek counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Brown!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drabek with good strikes from the mount here!
Drabek controlling the pace for now.
Poor strikes thrown by Drabek there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drabek thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Drabek looking to ground and pound but Brown is blocking nicely.
Drabek with a couple of short strikes.
Drabek with a couple of short strikes.
Brown is rocked!
It looks like Ryan Brown has been cut.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drabek softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Brown is out cold! Drabek jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Drabek!
Jeff Drabek thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between NumbaOne Stunna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crouch Ouch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stunna's entrance music is Bring The Pain. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
275 lbs
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31
283 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, NumbaOne Stunna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crouch Ouch!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stunna connects with the punch.
Stunna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stunna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ouch.
Stunna lands a head shot.
Ouch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stunna is out of range.
Ouch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stunna, pushing him back against the cage.
Ouch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ouch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stunna blocks it with crossed arms.
Stunna manages to break the clinch.
Stunna cracks Ouch with a right hand to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stunna.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stunna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stunna wants to land a leg kick but Ouch is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Stunna.
Stunna shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stunna was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stunna breaks from Ouch's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch wants to control but Stunna is having none of it.
Stunna scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stunna lands a nice shot to the head.
Stunna dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ouch tries to reverse the position but Stunna maintains control.
Ouch is bucking up trying to escape but Stunna cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stunna is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ouch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ouch regains half guard.
Stunna throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ouch gets full guard.
Ouch wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stunna chips away with some ground and pound.
Stunna postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ouch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stunna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stunna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ouch looks gassed!
Stunna throwing strikes from guard but Ouch blocks nicely.
Ouch doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Stunna wants to control from the top but Ouch keeps moving.
Stunna throws a big right hand that misses.
Stunna is looking to work some ground and pound but Ouch has wrist control.
Stunna throwing strikes from guard but Ouch blocks nicely.
Ouch working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stunna throwing strikes from guard but Ouch blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stunna is controlling Ouch's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ouch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stunna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stunna works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ouch preventing the sweep.
Ouch landing some decent shots from guard.
Ouch trying to control but Stunna is working from the bottom.
Stunna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stunna pulls Ouch in to control the position.
Ouch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stunna has control of Ouch's left arm, preventing Ouch from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ouch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch lands a nice hook to Stunna's body. Stunna takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stunna misses with a hook.
Ouch scores with a jab to the body.
Stunna throws a hook to the side of Ouch's head but Ouch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Ouch.
Ouch thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stunna moves out of range of the body kick.
Ouch moves out of range of the strikes.
Ouch misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
NumbaOne Stunna dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ouch wants to clinch up but Stunna keeps it at a distance.
Ouch tries to clinch up.
That kick from Ouch tenderised Stunna's leg. Stunna is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ouch lands a really nice looking cross but Stunna seems unphased.
Ouch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ouch punishes Stunna's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch throws a lazy head kick
and Stunna counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ouch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stunna avoids a wild elbow strike from Ouch.
Ouch connects with a knee to the head.
Ouch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stunna is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ouch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stunna breaks the clinch.
Ouch with a nice cross.
Stunna tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stunna misses with a few strikes there.
Ouch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stunna.
Ouch tries to close the distance and clinch but Stunna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ouch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stunna fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ouch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stunna circles away quickly and effectively.
Ouch scores with a head kick. Stunna tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stunna swings for the body but Ouch moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ouch.
Stunna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ouch looks to land a right hand but Stunna moved out of range.
Ouch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stunna was well out of range. Poor timing from Ouch.
Ouch tries a low kick but Stunna avoids it.
A solid body kick from Ouch.
Ouch throws a front kick aimed at Stunna's knee but Stunna avoids it well.
Stunna throws a hook but Ouch blocks it.
Stunna dodges the punch combination from Ouch.
Ouch is breathing heavily.
Stunna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch wants to land a leg kick but Stunna is out of range.
Crouch Ouch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stunna tries to land a leg kick but Ouch saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stunna blocks a jab.
Stunna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stunna jabs Ouch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stunna avoids a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stunna checks a leg kick.
A jab from Ouch misses.
Ouch throws a body kick that misses.
Ouch walks into a jab.
Stunna throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ouch has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stunna lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ouch backs up against the cage.
Ouch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crouch Ouch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Stunna finds it's way through Ouch's defenses.
Ouch connects with a nice looking jab.
Stunna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ouch connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Stunna misses.
A left lands for Ouch.
Stunna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ouch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stunna. Stunna obviously looking to wear him down.
Ouch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stunna takes a swing at Ouch's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stunna.
Stunna misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big left from Ouch misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crouch Ouch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Stunna throws a lazy uppercut
and Ouch counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stunna is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ouch misses with a leg kick.
Stunna looks for the body kick but Ouch saw that one coming.
Stunna blocks a head kick by Ouch.
Stunna connects with a solid leg kick.
Stunna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ouch.
Ouch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stunna closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crouch Ouch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stunna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stunna misses with a looping right.
Stunna cracks Ouch with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch looks to land a body kick but Stunna moved away.
Ouch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stunna on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch tries a knee to the head but Stunna blocks it.
Ouch is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stunna is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ouch to the mat. Ouch regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Stunna is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stunna working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stunna pushes down on Ouch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ouch is trying to control but can't.
NumbaOne Stunna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Stunna.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stunna lands a nice short elbow.
Ouch is staying active underneath Stunna, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stunna landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ouch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stunna scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch taking some punishment here, with Stunna in his half guard.
Stunna missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stunna prevents Ouch from improving his position.
Stunna sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ouch defending well though.
Stunna looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ouch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stunna wants to pass to mount but Ouch is defending the position.
Ouch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stunna.
Ouch tries to get to full guard but Stunna has control of the leg.
Ouch is not content to let Stunna control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stunna lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ouch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stunna.
Stunna seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stunna with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ouch is looking to improve his position.
Stunna wants to work for an arm triangle but Ouch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stunna sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ouch defending well though.
Stunna looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ouch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ouch is trying to get back to full guard.
Stunna throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch is trying to get back to full guard.
Ouch wants to control but Stunna is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ouch wants to get back to his feet.
Stunna thows a huge punch but Ouch dodges it nicely.
Stunna has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ouch defend it? Stunna steps over the head and cranks it - Ouch is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Stunna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). NumbaOne Stunna!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Minard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Montourski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minard comes into the arena with Walk blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam Minard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Stanley Montourski!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montourski throws a hook but Minard blocks it.
Minard scores with a leg kick.
Montourski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Minard circles away.
Minard is looking to slow Montourski down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Montourski is predictable there
and Minard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Minard clobbers Montourski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Montourski thows a body shot but no joy.
Minard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montourski was well out of range. Poor timing from Minard.
Montourski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Montourski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Minard throws a jab but it's blocked by Montourski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Montourski takes a step back to recover.
Montourski stuffs the takedown attempt from Minard. Minard gets slowly back to his feet.
Montourski throws a nice looking combination but Minard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Minard gets caught flat footed, as Montourski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Minard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Montourski is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minard trying to control the position here.
Minard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Montourski trying to control the position from guard on top but Minard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Minard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Minard trying to keep a closed guard but Montourski is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montourski trying to control but Minard is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Montourski shoots in for a takedown but Minard shows good takedown defense.
Montourski looks to score with a jab to the body but Minard is just out of range.
Montourski shoots in and drives through. Minard sprawls well.
Liam Minard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Montourski.
Minard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Minard cracks Montourski with a good jab.
Montourski throws a jab but it's blocked by Minard.
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!
Minard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Minard lands with a good body shot.
Liam Minard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minard looks to score with a jab to the body but Montourski is just out of range.
Montourski swings for the body but Minard moves out of range.
Minard misses with a straight left.
Montourski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Minard.
Minard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montourski moves away.
A swing and a miss from Minard.
Minard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Montourski throws a series of punches but Minard moves out of range.
Montourski misses with a left hand
and Minard counters with a head kick.
Montourski throws a low kick but Minard avoids it.
Minard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minard misses with an uppercut.
Minard digs a good body shot into Montourski's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montourski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Minard.
Montourski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Montourski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Montourski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montourski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Minard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Montourski takes one to the side of the head.
Montourski throws a body punch but Minard moves out of range.
Minard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Minard looks to score with a jab to the body but Montourski is just out of range.
Minard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montourski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Minard.
Montourski dodges the ground and pound from Minard.
Minard throws a strike aimed at the side of Montourski's head but Montourski avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Montourski is looking to regain half guard here but Minard keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Montourski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Minard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Montourski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Minard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Montourski takes a swing at Minard's ribcage but misses.
Minard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Montourski lands a body shot.
Montourski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good leg kick by Minard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Montourski misses with a straight left.
A shot to the body from Minard misses
letting Montourski counter with a right hand.
Montourski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Minard throws a shot from downtown. Montourski moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minard ducks under a wild hook from Montourski.
Minard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minard throws a body punch but Montourski moves out of range.
Minard lands a slapping body shot.
Montourski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minard.
Montourski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Minard throws a nice head kick!
Montourski is rocked!
Minard cracks Montourski with a hook to the temple - Montourski is on wobbly legs here! Minard swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Montourski falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Minard wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Liam Minard!
Liam Minard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 5th Round Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Ironside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dance Hall Days kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bjorn Ironside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Stark!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironside thows a body shot but no joy.
Stark fails with the takedown.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ironside misses with a takedown attempt - Stark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ironside sprawls well. Ironside wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stark gets slowly back to his feet.
Ironside misses with a hook. Stark ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Ironside.
Stark lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ironside backs up against the cage.
Stark throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark looks to land a left hand but Ironside moved out of range nicely.
Stark cracks Ironside with a good jab.
A jab lands there for Stark.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stark.
Good exchange - Ironside coming out on top.
Ironside misses with a low kick as Stark jumps back.
Ironside throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ironside checks a low kick from Stark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark throws a front kick aimed at Ironside's knee but Ironside avoids it well.
Stark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stark misses with a low kick.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ironside.
Stark moves out of range of the body kick from Ironside.
Stark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ironside has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stark wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ironside.
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ironside.
Ironside avoids the body shot from Stark.
Stark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ironside looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ironside is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark fails to land with a series of punches.
Ironside moves out of range of the body kick from Stark.
Ironside throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stark misses with a body shot.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stark looks to land a combination but Ironside avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ironside sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stark somewhat.
Bjorn Ironside has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Stark.
Ironside bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ironside moves into range and clinches up with Stark.
Stark blocking some punches.
Ironside lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stark throws a head punch that misses.
Ironside is trying to drag Stark to the mat but Stark just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ironside letting Stark take a breather here.
Ironside misses with a punch to the body.
Stark swings wildly with an uppercut but Ironside uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stark throws a punch but it's blocked by Ironside.
Ironside misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironside is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stark is defending well for now.
Stark stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stark scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Ironside.
Stark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ironside tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow.
Ironside scores with a hook to the body.
Ironside gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stark.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
Ironside looking to slow down the pace here.
Stark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ironside misses with the head strike.
Ironside tightens his grip and picks Stark up, before dumping him to the ground. Stark manages to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ironside lands a couple of elbows.
Ironside lands a couple of elbows.
Stark working for a triangle but Ironside defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark looking for a sweep. Not yet Stark, not yet.
Ironside landing some decent shots from guard.
Ironside stands and throws Stark's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ironside is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stark is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stark wants to control but Ironside postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stark tries to improve position but can't.
Ironside scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Stark dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stark misses the jab.
Ironside misses with a body kick.
Ironside lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stark circles away quickly and effectively.
Stark misses with a looping right.
Ironside throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ironside.
Ironside connects with a nice looking jab.
A clash of legs there as Ironside blocks the low kick.
Ironside throws a hook but Stark blocks it.
Stark's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ironside connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stark scrambles back to his feet.
Johnny Stark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ironside tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stark scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark has Ironside up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ironside.
Stark wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stark wants to break free but Ironside has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark prevents a body shot from Ironside.
Ironside drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stark gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stark prevents a body shot from Ironside.
Stark trying to stall but Ironside improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Ironside fails to land.
Stark lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ironside backwards.
Ironside tries to throw a body punch but Stark avoids it by throwing Ironside back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stark.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stark lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stark wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnny Stark seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stark lands a hook that snaps the head of Ironside backwards.
Stark misses with some punches.
Stark wants a takedown but no success here.
Stark missing with knees to the body.
Ironside blocks a body shot from Stark.
Ironside lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ironside is trying to maintain a safe position but Stark gets an underhook and turns Ironside into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries a body shot but Ironside blocks it.
Stark is pushing Ironside up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ironside's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ironside misses with a punch to the body.
Stark blocks a body shot from Ironside.
A short body shot lands from Ironside as the two fighters clinch.
Ironside lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Stark.
Ironside misses with a punch to the body.
Stark avoids a wild elbow strike from Ironside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark.
Stark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ironside trying to stall but Stark improves his position.
Stark tries to throw a body punch but Ironside avoids it by throwing Stark back against the cage.
Stark makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark blocks a body shot from Ironside.
Stark can't find room to land a body shot as Ironside controls the action.
Ironside misses with a body punch.
Stark misses with some punches.
Stark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ironside was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
A swing and a miss from Ironside.
Stark throws a head kick but Ironside moves out of range.
Stark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stark moves into range and clinches up with Ironside.
Ironside tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Stark.
Ironside misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ironside holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stark lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Ironside fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
Ironside fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ironside changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stark fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stark connects with an inside leg kick.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ironside moves away.
Stark tests Ironside's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ironside.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Ironside. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark lands a head shot.
Stark scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ironside shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Stark is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ironside throws some wild stikes that Stark manages to avoid easily.
Stark manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Stark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Stark throws a wild body kick that Ironside sees coming a mile off.
Stark misses with a body shot.
Ironside throws out a loose jab but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ironside pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stark will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stark gets tackled into the cage by Ironside. Ironside maintains the clinch.
Stark is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ironside is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stark is defending well for now.
Ironside doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stark has Ironside pushed against the cage.
Stark looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ironside prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ironside working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stark gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ironside regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ironside is looking for a triangle but Stark pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironside wants to sweep here but Stark controlling him for the moment.
Ironside looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stark throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Ironside is keeping the position.
Ironside working a defensive guard here.
Stark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ironside wants to sweep here but Stark controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironside keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Ironside looking for a sweep. Not yet Ironside, not yet.
Ironside throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ironside controls Stark momentarily but Stark frees himself.
Ironside preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ironside is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark looking for submissions off his back.
Stark wants to get back to full guard.
Stark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bjorn Ironside has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stark tries to get to full guard but Ironside has control of the leg.
Ironside is nestled in close to Stark, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stark has hold of Ironside's hands but Ironside slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ironside blocks the strikes from Stark.
Stark wants to get back to full guard.
Stark on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ironside wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy.
Ironside tries to pass to full mount but Stark defends it.
Ironside is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stark is just riding it out for now. Ironside eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironside trying to mount his opponent but Stark defends it.
Stark trying to control but Ironside postures up.
Johnny Stark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stark slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ironside working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark working for a triangle but Ironside defends it easily.
Bjorn Ironside overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Bjorn Ironside.
I think Stark 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Stark!
Johnny Stark took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, CLOSING •‡• LION Clothing •‡• [LAST STOCK in 1DAY for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krayzor Windfather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Windfather comes to the cage accompanied by All The Above. Taylor has chosen New York - Empire state of mind as his entrance music. Krayzor Windfather could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jackson Taylor's chin.
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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
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krayzor Windfather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Taylor!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Windfather shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Windfather with good strikes from the mount here!
Windfather landing punches.
Windfather raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Windfather is landing with some decent strikes but Taylor is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Taylor is rocked!
It looks like Jackson Taylor has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor tries to reverse the position but Windfather maintains control.
Taylor is still in real trouble! Can Windfather finish him?
A big strike lands for Windfather! That's really hurt Taylor and he's turned his back - Windfather keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Windfather jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krayzor Windfather!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Foul Play (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellis comes to the cage accompanied by Avril Lavigne - Hot. Play is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Simon Says-Pharaohe Monche. Anthony Ellis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Foul Play's chin.
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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
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Foul Play!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Play tenderised Ellis's leg. Ellis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ellis takes a swing at Play's ribcage but misses.
Ellis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ellis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ellis scores with a jab to the body.
Ellis throws a hook but Play blocks it.
Play throws the left hand but Ellis avoids the punch easily.
Foul Play seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Play throws a right hand that misses
and Ellis counters with a right hand to the body.
Ellis is looking to clinch.
Ellis throws a series of punches but Play avoids them all with ease.
Ellis moves out of range of the body kick.
Play uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ellis has time to react.
Nice uppercut lands for Ellis. That snapped Play's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Ellis misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ellis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Play throws a right hand that misses
and Ellis counters with a nice uppercut.
Play misses with a low kick.
Ellis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Play checks it well.
Play slips a jab from Ellis.
Play throws out a loose jab but Ellis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ellis misses the body punch
enabling Play to counter with a crisp jab.
Ellis throws a leg kick but Play sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Play wants to land a leg kick but Ellis is out of range.
Play takes a swing at Ellis's ribcage but misses.
Play staying out of range there.
Ellis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ellis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Play.
Ellis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Play.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Play throws a nice outside leg kick.
Play throws a solid leg kick but Ellis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Play.
Play throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ellis counters with a two punch combo.
Play looks to land a body kick but Ellis moved away.
Play keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ellis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Play misses with a jab to the body
and Ellis counters with a left to the body.
Play fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ellis manages to avoid it.
Ellis jabs Play to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis throws out a loose jab but Play uses good head movement to avoid it.
Play shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick from Play misses
and Ellis counters with an inside leg kick.
Play swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ellis staying out of range there.
Play misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ellis.
Sloppy strikes from Ellis. Those never looked like landing.
Ellis wants to clinch.
Play ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ellis moves away.
Play uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ellis.
Crunch! Play slams his shin into Ellis's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellis throws a body punch but Play moves out of range.
Ellis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Play.
Jab by Play.
Play lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Play just misses with a punch to the body.
Play takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Play throws a leg kick
and Ellis counters with a stiff right hand.
Play misses with a jab to the body
and Ellis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ellis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Play, pushing him back against the cage.
Play breaks from the clinch.
Play takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellis 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.
Nice shot by Play.
Ellis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Play manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Play.
Play changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Ellis misses.
Ellis cracks the inside of Play's front leg.
Play throws a leg kick but Ellis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ellis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Play throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ellis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ellis looks to land a combination but Play avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Ellis blocks the low kick.
Play uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ellis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Play misses the target.
Play takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ellis throws a hook but Play avoids it easily.
Ellis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
An inside leg kick from Ellis misses.
Ellis slips a jab from Play.
Play throws a head kick but Ellis moves out of range.
Ellis checks a leg kick.
Play misses with a wild body shot.
Ellis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Play moves away.
Play misses with a wild body shot.
Ellis cracks Play with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Play throws a quick inside leg kick.
Play smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Play. Ellis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Play connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellis throws a hook but Play avoids it easily.
Play misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ellis.
Play throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ellis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Play waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ellis.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ellis.
Play keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Play throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ellis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis cracks Play with a good jab.
Ellis scores with the left hand. Play knows he should have avoided that one.
Play throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ellis counters with a right hand to the body.
Play throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anthony Ellis is winning the standup battle so far.
Ellis slips a straight right by Play.
Ellis moves out of range of the leg kick from Play.
Play gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ellis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Play misses with a body kick.
Ellis blocks a jab.
Play swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ellis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Play bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Play thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ellis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Play on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Ellis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Play is breathing heavily.
Play just misses with a punch to the body.
Play takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Play takes a swing at Ellis's ribcage but misses.
Play looks to land a left hand but Ellis moved out of range nicely.
Play buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ellis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Play.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ellis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Play lands with a shot to the body.
Ellis jabs at Play's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellis dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A clash of legs there as Ellis blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ellis.
Play thuds his shin into the meat of Ellis's side.
Ellis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Play tried to score with a low kick but Ellis checks it.
Play misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Ellis.
Play steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ellis.
Play scores with a jab to the body.
Play keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Play has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Play there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ellis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Ellis misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Play lands with an overhand left.
A leg kick checked by Ellis.
Play tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ellis was well out of range. Poor timing from Play.
Play lands with an uppercut that bounces Ellis off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellis. Play does a little dance to reset his feet.
Play dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ellis blocks a leg kick.
Ellis throws a sloppy head kick and Play moves out of range easily.
Play scores with a jab to the body.
Play takes a swing at Ellis's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Play throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Ellis.
Ellis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Play throws out the jab.
Play lands a leg kick that knocks Ellis off balance momentarily.
Play jabs at Ellis's body.
Ellis slips a straight right by Play.
Ellis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Play.
Play misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Play throws a leg kick
and Play takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Play throws a big shot that misses.
Ellis takes one to the side of the head.
Foul Play has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Play misses with a shot to the body
and Ellis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Play's knee momentarily.
Play takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis pushes Play up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ellis.
Play is trying to break the clinch but Ellis is controlling him.
Ellis struggles to land a body shot inside as Play controls his hands.
Ellis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ellis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ellis misses with the head strike.
Play blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ellis pushes Play back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ellis is leaning against Play and scores with a nice uppercut to the 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!
Ellis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Play's elbow.
Ellis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ellis lands with a light punch inside.
Ellis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Play blocks a body shot from Ellis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Ellis.
Ellis gets through Play's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ellis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ellis digs a right hand into Play's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Play's gas tank.
Play takes a shot to the head.
Play is rocked!
A short right from Ellis on the inside.
Play is still on wobbly legs! Can Ellis finish him?
Ellis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Play backwards.
Play tries to work over Ellis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Play looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ellis misses with a punch to the body.
Ellis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ellis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Play misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Play lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Ellis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ellis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Ellis!
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