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MMM 142 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Leroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler has chosen Wrestling Machine as his entrance music. Mike Tyler has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bruce Leroy's chin.
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142 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
25
140 lbs
3 - 13 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Leroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler tries to close the distance and clinch but Leroy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leroy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leroy wants to clinch up but Tyler keeps it at a distance.
Leroy wants to clinch up but Tyler keeps it at a distance.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown but Leroy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tyler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leroy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyler somewhat.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Leroy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leroy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyler trying to control but Leroy is working from the bottom.
Leroy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Leroy pushes Tyler off and scrambles back to his feet.
Leroy forces Tyler back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tyler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Leroy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bruce Leroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tyler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Leroy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tyler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leroy gets a clinch.
Leroy stalls.
Leroy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leroy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leroy lands with a light punch inside.
Leroy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leroy prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Leroy.
Leroy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyler backwards.
A short right from Leroy.
A short left from Leroy.
Leroy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Leroy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leroy wants to clinch up but Tyler keeps it at a distance.
Leroy has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leroy is pressed up against the cage. Tyler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leroy down to the mat. Leroy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Leroy moves into range and clinches up with Tyler.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Leroy on the inside.
Leroy stalling the fight.
Leroy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leroy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Leroy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Leroy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Leroy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tyler off and has taken his back!
Leroy really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tyler.
Leroy scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Tyler is looking for a way out.
Tyler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leroy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroy controls the position.
Will Leroy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tyler trying to control the action but Leroy just sinks the hooks in.
Tyler is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Leroy.
Leroy scores with strikes from the back.
Leroy really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tyler.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyler tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Leroy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Leroy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leroy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leroy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leroy wants to clinch up but Tyler keeps it at a distance.
Leroy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Leroy as Tyler shoots in.
Tyler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyler tries a low kick but Leroy avoids it.
Tyler gets the takedown into side control.
Leroy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Leroy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bruce Leroy.
Leroy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leroy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leroy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leroy moves into range and clinches up with Tyler.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leroy.
A nice left hand lands by Leroy.
Tyler wants to take the fight to the mat but Leroy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Leroy is trying to stall.
Leroy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leroy prevents the takedown attempt.
Bruce Leroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leroy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Leroy gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bruce Leroy.
Leroy moves in looking to clinch but Tyler pushes him off.
Tyler shoots in and drives through. Leroy sprawls well.
Tyler tries to keep at a distance but Leroy has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Leroy.
A shot in the inside from Leroy.
Leroy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leroy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leroy taking a breather.
Leroy digs a right hand into Tyler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tyler's gas tank.
Bruce Leroy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tyler is breathing heavily.
Leroy lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroy manages to break the clinch.
Leroy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leroy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leroy drives through and clinches with Tyler against the cage.
Leroy stalling the fight.
Tyler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leroy smiles and moves away.
Bruce Leroy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyler is looking to clinch but Leroy is avoiding it.
Tyler clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leroy.
Tyler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Leroy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leroy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leroy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyler swats away the attempt to clinch by Leroy.
Tyler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leroy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mike Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leroy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leroy tries to clinch but Tyler is having none of it.
Leroy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leroy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyler somewhat.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown but Leroy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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 fight stays on the outside here - Leroy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leroy instigates a clinch.
Leroy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leroy gets underhooks to prevent Tyler's takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leroy effectively controlling the action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leroy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Leroy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Leroy tries to clinch up but Tyler circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyler doesn't manage to clinch there - Leroy circles away.
Tyler moves into range and clinches up with Leroy.
Tyler wants a takedown.
Leroy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leroy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyler backwards.
Leroy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leroy effectively controlling the action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leroy.
A short uppercut from Leroy.
Tyler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Leroy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tyler throws a solid leg kick but Leroy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tyler.
Tyler misses with a low kick.
Tyler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leroy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tyler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leroy is looking to clinch but Tyler is avoiding it.
Leroy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tyler, pushing him back against the cage.
Leroy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tyler up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leroy.
Tyler is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Leroy.
Tyler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leroy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bruce Leroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyler.
Leroy lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyler backwards.
Tyler is still on wobbly legs! Can Leroy finish him?
Leroy leaning against his opponent.
Tyler seems to have recovered his senses.
Tyler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Leroy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Leroy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tyler tries for a takedown but Leroy manages to get underhooks.
Tyler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leroy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tyler tries to keep at a distance but Leroy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leroy lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leroy is stalling here.
Tyler is trying to trip Leroy. He has hold of a leg but Leroy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tyler persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
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!
Leroy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Leroy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Leroy winds up and cracks Tyler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Leroy stops Tyler from getting back to his feet.
Bruce Leroy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leroy controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bruce Leroy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tyler is looking to clinch.
Bruce Leroy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leroy wants to clinch up but Tyler keeps it at a distance.
Tyler keeps the fight on the outside.
Bruce Leroy is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyler tries to clinch up but Leroy circles away and keeps his distance.
Leroy clinches up with Tyler and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leroy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leroy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Leroy lands an uppercut.
Leroy tries to stall but Tyler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Leroy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Leroy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leroy gets through Tyler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leroy breaks from the clinch.
Leroy wants to clinch.
Leroy tries to clinch but Tyler moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leroy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mike Tyler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leroy has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leroy to keep the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Leroy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leroy 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Leroy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chaz Ashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
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156 lbs
9 - 10 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chaz Ashley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Michael Angelo!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashley clinches up against the cage.
Ashley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Angelo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ashley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Angelo blocks it with crossed arms.
Ashley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Angelo.
Angelo with a knee to the head.
Ashley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ashley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ashley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Angelo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ashley trying to land knees to the body.
Ashley looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Angelo.
It looks like Chaz Ashley has been cut.
Angelo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ashley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Angelo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ashley's brow.
Ashley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Angelo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ashley throws an elbow but misses.
Ashley tries to land a knee to the head but Angelo blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo lands a damaging elbow.
Ashley stalling in the clinch but Angelo improves position.
Ashley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ashley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Angelo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Angelo tries a knee to the head but Ashley blocks it.
Ashley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Angelo avoids it.
Ashley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Angelo with a knee to the head.
Angelo throws an elbow that misses.
Angelo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Angelo throws an elbow that misses.
Angelo looking to throw knees to the head but Ashley is blocking nicely.
Angelo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Angelo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ashley blocks it with crossed arms.
Ashley is trying to stall.
Ashley avoids the elbow strike from Angelo, against the cage.
Angelo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Angelo scores with a knee to the head.
Ashley blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo scores a nice knee to the body.
Angelo misses with a knee to the head.
Angelo managing to block the knees to the body from Ashley.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Angelo misses with a knee strike.
Angelo lands an elbow inside that Ashley shrugs off.
Ashley looking to stall.
Angelo tries a knee to the head but Ashley blocks it.
Angelo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Ashley.
Angelo lands an elbow just above Ashley 's eye.
A knee to the head by Angelo.
Angelo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Angelo throws an elbow but it misses.
Angelo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Angelo misses with a knee strike.
Ashley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Ashley on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ashley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Angelo throws an elbow but misses.
Angelo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ashley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ashley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ashley avoids a wild elbow strike from Angelo.
Ashley looking to throw knees to the head but Angelo is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Angelo.
Ashley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Angelo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Angelo looking to throw knees to the head but Ashley is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ashley.
Ashley avoids the elbow strike from Angelo, against the cage.
Angelo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Angelo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ashley's brow.
Ashley misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashley is trying to maintain a safe position but Angelo gets an underhook and turns Ashley into the cage.
Ashley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Angelo is defending well for now.
Angelo misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ashley.
Ashley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Angelo is keeping busy.
Angelo trying to land knees to the body.
Angelo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ashley avoids a wild elbow strike from Angelo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angelo scores with a knee to the head.
Ashley blocks an elbow strike from Angelo.
Ashley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Angelo blocks it with crossed arms.
Ashley avoids a wild elbow strike from Angelo.
Angelo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angelo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ashley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Angelo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ashley is defending well for now.
Angelo avoiding damage as Ashley throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Angelo throws an elbow but misses.
Angelo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Angelo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chaz Ashley's cut.
That's time! Ashley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ashley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Angelo throws an elbow that misses.
Ashley blocks an elbow strike.
Angelo misses with a knee strike.
Angelo trying to land knees to the body.
Ashley misses with some punches.
Ashley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ashley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Angelo avoids it.
Angelo lands an elbow that stopped Ashley in his tracks for a moment.
Ashley lands a hook that snaps the head of Angelo backwards.
Angelo misses with a knee strike.
Ashley gets through Angelo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ashley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ashley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Angelo looking to throw knees to the head but Ashley is blocking nicely.
Angelo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ashley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Angelo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ashley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Angelo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ashley avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Angelo lands a nice elbow.
Angelo misses with an elbow over the top.
Angelo dodges an elbow strike from Ashley.
Ashley blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Angelo throws an elbow but misses.
Angelo misses with a knee to the head.
Ashley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Angelo looking to throw knees to the head but Ashley is blocking nicely.
Angelo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ashley works on Angelo's body with a couple of short punches.
Angelo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ashley is defending well for now.
Ashley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Angelo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Angelo is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ashley blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Angelo throws an elbow but misses.
Angelo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ashley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ashley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Angelo tries a knee to the head but Ashley blocks it.
Ashley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ashley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Angelo blocks it with crossed arms.
Ashley looking to throw knees to the head but Angelo is blocking nicely.
Ashley misses with an elbow over the top.
A shot in the inside from Ashley.
Ashley looking to stall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Angelo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ashley.
Angelo looking to throw knees to the head but Ashley is blocking nicely.
Michael Angelo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ashley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ashley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ashley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Angelo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ashley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Angelo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Angelo takes an elbow to the temple.
Ashley blocks the elbow strike.
Angelo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ashley avoids it.
Angelo blocks an elbow strike from Ashley.
Ashley avoids a wild elbow strike from Angelo.
Ashley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Angelo up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Angelo misses with an elbow strike.
Ashley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ashley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ashley tries a body shot but Angelo blocks it.
Ashley landing knees to the body.
Ashley misses with an elbow strike.
Angelo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Angelo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ashley blocks it with crossed arms.
Ashley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Angelo misses with a knee to the head.
Ashley tries a knee to the head but Angelo blocks it.
Angelo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Angelo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ashley's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Angelo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Angelo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ashley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ashley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Angelo is keeping busy.
Ashley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Angelo blocks it with crossed arms.
Angelo tries to land a knee to the head but Ashley blocks with his arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angelo tries to land a knee to the head but Ashley blocks with his arms.
Angelo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ashley avoids it.
Angelo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ashley avoids the elbow strike from Angelo, against the cage.
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 Chaz Ashley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chaz Ashley'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. This is the final round!
Ashley scoring well with a low kick there.
Angelo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ashley.
Angelo throws a right hand that Ashley ducks under and follows up with a left that Ashley also avoids with ease.
Ashley darts in and clinches Angelo up against the cage.
Ashley tries to land a knee to the head but Angelo blocks with his arms.
Ashley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Angelo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Angelo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Angelo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ashley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Angelo's brow.
Ashley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Angelo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ashley.
Angelo missing with knees to the body.
Ashley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Angelo avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Angelo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ashley blocks an elbow strike from Angelo.
Ashley stalling in the clinch but Angelo improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Angelo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ashley avoiding damage as Angelo throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Angelo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Angelo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ashley blocks it with crossed arms.
Ashley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Angelo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ashley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Angelo missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Angelo.
Ashley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Angelo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ashley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Angelo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ashley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Angelo misses with an elbow strike.
Ashley avoiding damage as Angelo throws knees to the body.
Ashley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ashley has Angelo pushed against the cage.
Angelo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashley'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.
Ashley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Angelo blocks it with crossed arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ashley lands a left hand.
Angelo crunches a lovely knee into Ashley's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashley looking to throw knees to the head but Angelo is blocking nicely.
Angelo pushes off an throws an elbow but Ashley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Angelo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Angelo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ashley blocks the elbow strike.
Ashley looking to slow down the pace here.
Angelo lands an elbow inside.
Ashley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Angelo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ashley taking a breather.
Angelo misses with a knee strike.
Ashley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Angelo with a knee to the head.
Angelo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ashley's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Angelo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ashley's brow.
Ashley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ashley avoids a wild elbow strike from Angelo.
Angelo misses with an elbow strike.
Ashley stalls.
Ashley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Angelo avoids a wild elbow strike from Ashley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ashley tries a knee to the head but Angelo blocks it.
Angelo lands an elbow that stopped Ashley in his tracks for a moment.
Ashley tries to land a knee to the head but Angelo blocks with his arms.
Ashley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Angelo blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Angelo misses with a knee strike.
Ashley is looking to control Angelo's arms but Angelo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ashley has his back to the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angelo misses with a knee strike.
Ashley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Angelo avoids it.
Angelo pushes off an throws an elbow but Ashley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ashley.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Angelo.
I think Angelo 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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177 lbs
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165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Love!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Love avoids a kick to the body.
Watson needs to keep his hands up - Love had a free shot at his head there.
Love throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Love throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Love.
Love cracks Watson with an open hand slap.
Love misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Watson takes a swing at Love's ribcage but misses.
Watson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Love sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Love lands a nice looking body shot.
Love takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Watson moves away from the strike by Love.
A looping hook to the body misses from Love. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Love.
Love with a jab.
Love takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Love is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson throws a hook to the side of Love's head but Love sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Watson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Watson misses with a double jab.
Nice body punch from Love.
Watson misses with a straight left.
Love loads up on a big right hand but Watson slips the punch.
Kevin Love seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Love missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watson misses with a body shot.
Watson wants to slow Love down by chopping away at his legs.
Love throws a body punch but Watson moves out of range.
Watson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watson slips a jab from Love.
Watson looks to land a right hand but Love moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Love. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Love misses with a body shot.
Watson misses with a double jab.
Watson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watson tries to land a front kick but Love steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Love connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Love takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Love stuns Watson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Love missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Love swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Love, as that shot connected.
Love misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Love pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Love lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Love counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Watson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Love scores with a jab.
Watson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Love.
Love throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Love tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Love.
Watson throws a right and a left that Love avoids nicely.
Love lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Love. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Watson misses.
Watson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Love moves out of range of the body kick from Watson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love throws a shot to the body.
Watson misses with a double jab.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Love throws a big shot that misses.
Love fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Love tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Love.
Love misses with a wild combination.
Love showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Watson.
Love misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Love is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Watson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Love swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Love throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Love dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Love tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Love.
Love throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Watson on the side of the head.
Love scores with a jab to the body.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Love.
Watson throws a head kick that misses.
Watson slips a jab from Love.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Love ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Love dodges the punch combination from Watson.
Love lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Love.
Love takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Love misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Watson misses with a low kick as Love jumps back.
Watson swings for the body but Love moves out of range.
Love misses with a body shot.
Watson takes one on the button.
Watson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Love finds it's way round the side to connect with Watson's head.
Watson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watson throws a sloppy head kick and Love moves out of range easily.
Love is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Love throws out a loose jab but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Love takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Watson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Love bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Watson's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Love.
Watson misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Watson walks into a left hand.
Love thows a body shot but no joy.
Love misses the shot to the body.
Kevin Love seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A clash of legs there as Love blocks the low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Love.
Love throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Love moves away.
Eric Watson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Love throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson throws a sloppy head kick and Love moves out of range easily.
Love bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love blocks a jab.
Watson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Love digs a good body shot into Watson's ribs.
Love works Watson's body with a nice hook.
Love takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Love misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Watson throws a right hand that Love ducks under and follows up with a left that Love also avoids with ease.
Watson tries a head kick but it misses.
Love misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Love throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Love moves out of range of the leg kick from Watson.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Watson momentarily.
Watson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Love's jab looks to have found its range, popping Watson under the eye.
Love throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson.
Love lands with a shot to the body.
Love keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Watson tried to score with a low kick but Love checks it.
Watson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Love.
Watson throws a body punch but Love moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson throws a lazy right hand but Love sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Love throws a series of punches but Watson moves out of range.
Love thows a body shot but no joy.
Watson looks to score with a jab to the body but Love is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Love showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Love connects with a single shot there.
Watson misses with a looping right.
Love uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Watson avoids the body shot from Love.
Love staying out of range there.
Love loads up on a big right hand but Watson slips the punch.
No joy there for Love, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Love misses with a few strikes there.
Watson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Love.
Watson throws a hook but Love avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Love. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Love.
Love waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.
A combination from Watson does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Love.
Watson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watson misses with a body shot.
Watson throws a right hand that misses
and Love counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Love checks the leg kick nicely there.
Love lands the left hand.
Love listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Love lands a slapping body shot.
Love throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Love.
Love slips a jab and a cross from Watson.
Love cracks a nice hook into Watson's ribs.
Watson misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love lands with a right hand.
Love thows a body shot but no joy.
Love throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Love throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Love throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Love misses with the combination.
Watson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab lands there for Love.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson defending well as Love loads up on a big left hand.
Love scores with a nice strike.
Watson throws a leg kick but Love moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love cracks Watson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Love thows a body shot but no joy.
Love swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Watson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Love swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Watson misses with a double jab
and Love counters with a straight right hand.
Love misses with a wild body shot.
Love fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Watson on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Love misses the target.
Watson takes a swing at Love's ribcage but misses.
Love scores with a shot to the body.
Love swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Love ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watson moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Watson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Watson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Love counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice cross by Love.
Watson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Watson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Love.
Love looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
Watson slips a jab from Love.
Love uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Watson has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Love throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Love catches Watson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Danga de danga de dang - Love scores with a four punch combination!
Eric Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Love throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Love comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Love has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Love!
A relieved looking Kevin Love thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Rudolph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez has chosen Paranoia as his entrance music. Damian Gonzalez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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200 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Rudolph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Rudolph.
Rudolph shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rudolph showed some decent athleticism there.
Rudolph trying to pass the guard but Gonzalez defending well.
Rudolph stops Gonzalez from getting back to his feet.
Rudolph is nestled in close to Gonzalez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gonzalez is trying to stand.
Rudolph knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gonzalez on the ground.
Rudolph seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gonzalez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gonzalez is trying to stand.
Rudolph takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gonzalez is trying to stand back up but Rudolph is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Rudolph there.
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!
Gonzalez looks like he's trying to stand up.
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. Rudolph connects with a nice short shot to Gonzalez's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudolph stops Gonzalez from getting back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gonzalez tries to kick Rudolph off but Rudolph keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gonzalez looks gassed!
Well, if Rudolph is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rudolph working over Gonzalez with some ground and pound. Gonzalez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gonzalez has hold of Rudolph's hands but Rudolph slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rudolph is taking a breather. Gonzalez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gonzalez has one foot on Rudolph's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gonzalez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzalez throws a lazy right hand but Rudolph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rudolph closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gonzalez did well to prevent Rudolph getting side control.
Rudolph is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rudolph is nestled in close to Gonzalez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rudolph winds up and cracks Gonzalez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rudolph perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rudolph has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rudolph trying to control from half guard but Gonzalez is working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rudolph sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gonzalez defending well though.
Rudolph prevents Gonzalez from standing back up.
Gonzalez kicks off Rudolph and gets to his feet.
Gonzalez tries to land a front kick but Rudolph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gonzalez looks to land a left hand but Rudolph moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudolph misses the shot to the body.
Gonzalez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Rudolph moves out of range.
Gonzalez tries to land a front kick but Rudolph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rudolph takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gonzalez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gonzalez tries to land a front kick but Rudolph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rudolph blocks a jab.
Gonzalez misses with a straight left.
Gonzalez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rudolph misses the shot to the body.
Gonzalez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rudolph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rudolph avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzalez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rudolph throws out the jab.
Rudolph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rudolph shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gonzalez tries to kick Rudolph off but Rudolph keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Well, if Rudolph is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rudolph looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gonzalez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Rudolph dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Gonzalez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rudolph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rudolph moves out of range as Gonzalez throws a body kick.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
Gonzalez throws a body kick that misses.
Rudolph scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gonzalez is looking to escape.
Rudolph takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rudolph is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gonzalez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rudolph scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gonzalez pushes Rudolph off looking to stand but Rudolph dives back in and keeps control.
Gonzalez is staying active underneath Rudolph, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudolph is controlling the pace.
Gonzalez is trying to stand.
Rudolph wants to free his trapped foot but Gonzalez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gonzalez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rudolph lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rudolph scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rudolph working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The 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. Rudolph connects with a nice short shot to Gonzalez's temple.
Rudolph takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudolph trying to pass the guard but Gonzalez defending well.
Rudolph looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rudolph wants to free his trapped foot but Gonzalez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rudolph is nestled in close to Gonzalez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gonzalez is trying to stand back up but Rudolph is controlling him
Rudolph trying to mount his opponent but Gonzalez defends it.
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!
Rudolph scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rudolph seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gonzalez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rudolph 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.
Rudolph landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet.
Rudolph controlling the pace.
Rudolph prevents Gonzalez from standing back up.
Rudolph controlling the action here.
Rudolph wants to free his trapped foot but Gonzalez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gonzalez is looking to escape.
Rudolph performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Christian Rudolph.
Nice defenses there by Rudolph.
Damian Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rudolph.
Damian Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
A jab from Rudolph misses.
Rudolph throws a head kick that misses.
Rudolph throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Rudolph drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rudolph thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Rudolph dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damian Gonzalez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gonzalez throws a wild body kick that Rudolph sees coming a mile off.
Rudolph avoids a kick to the body.
Rudolph avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzalez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Christian Rudolph has been cut.
Rudolph slips under a jab from Gonzalez.
Rudolph dives in and scores a takedown into Gonzalez's guard.
Gonzalez is looking to stand up but Rudolph isn't so interested in that idea.
Rudolph lands a couple of elbows.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet but Rudolph is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Rudolph from controlling successfully.
Christian Rudolph overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzalez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rudolph is controlling him.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudolph passes Gonzalez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rudolph seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rudolph controlling the action here.
Rudolph stops Gonzalez from getting back to his feet.
Rudolph tries to pass to full mount but Gonzalez defends it.
Rudolph working over Gonzalez with some ground and pound. Gonzalez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rudolph lands strikes from half guard.
Rudolph slows the pace down in half guard.
Rudolph wants to take a breather but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rudolph in particular looking to stall.
Gonzalez is trying to stand back up but Rudolph is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Christian Rudolph.
Rudolph throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gonzalez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rudolph is in Gonzalez's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rudolph content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gonzalez pushes Rudolph off and gets back to his feet.
Rudolph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rudolph looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Gonzalez throws the kick towards the body but Rudolph avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a lazy right hand but Rudolph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonzalez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonzalez tries to bum rush Rudolph with a series of wild strikes but Rudolph uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rudolph thows a body shot but no joy.
Rudolph scores with a takedown into Gonzalez's guard.
Rudolph stops Gonzalez from standing up.
Rudolph looking to pass the guard.
Rudolph content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rudolph prevents Gonzalez from getting back to his feet.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Rudolph from controlling successfully.
Rudolph prevents Gonzalez from getting back to his feet.
Damian Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudolph controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Rudolph is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Christian Rudolph wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gonzalez slips under a jab.
Rudolph manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gonzalez on his heels. He'll look to pass Gonzalez's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rudolph is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez wants to stand up but Rudolph is controlling him.
Rudolph working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gonzalez's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Rudolph showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rudolph, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Rudolph!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Fragoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Fragoso has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
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179 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Fragoso!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warren has Fragoso up against the cage in a clinch.
Fragoso ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fragoso no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Warren trying to control but Fragoso is working from the bottom.
Warren postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fragoso is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Warren, into his guard.
Fragoso must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Warren wants to sweep but no luck.
Warren looking to control.
Warren has a closed guard, preventing Fragoso from standing up.
Warren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fragoso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fragoso wants to control from the top but Warren keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Warren shoots in but no luck this time.
Warren moves in looking to clinch but Fragoso pushes him off.
Fragoso is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Warren's half guard.
Warren trying to control but Fragoso postures up.
Fragoso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Warren is trying to maintain the position but Fragoso is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Fragoso is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren regains full guard. Nicely done.
Warren is trying to keep Fragoso in close.
Warren keeping full guard, as Fragoso tries to pass.
Warren looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Warren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fragoso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren looking to control.
Fragoso trying to control but Warren is working from the bottom.
Fragosois looking to pass into half guard but Warren pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Warren is in guard.
Warren wanted to stand there but Fragoso had control of the position.
Warren wants to control from the top but Fragoso keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren wants to pass the guard but Fragoso is keeping the position.
Fragoso wants to stand but Warren is controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Warren tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fragoso sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Warren somewhat.
Warren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fragoso but Fragoso pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Warren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fragoso tries to clinch but Warren moves out of range.
Warren fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andy Fragoso will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fragoso fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fragoso changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Warren looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Warren regains half guard.
Fragoso 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.
Warren is trying to control but can't.
Warren is looking for a sweep. Fragoso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren is trying to stand.
Fragoso decides to stand and escape the position.
Warren shoots in and gets a takedown into Fragoso's guard.
Warren controlling from the top position.
Warren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fragoso is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fragoso has an active guard here but Warren has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren trying to pass the guard but Fragoso defending well.
Fragoso is positioning himself well to prevent Warren advancing to mount.
Warren wants to free his trapped foot but Fragoso is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fragoso is trying to stand back up but Warren is controlling him
Fragoso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Warren is working away from the top position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warren is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fragoso can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren wants to get back to his feet.
Fragoso is looking to improve his position.
Fragoso is doing well to control the position and prevent Warren from advancing to side control.
Warren perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Warren scores with a takedown into Fragoso's guard.
Fragoso wants to sweep but no luck.
Warren thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fragoso working a defensive guard here.
Warren wants to control from the top but Fragoso keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warren sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Warren dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fragoso scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Warren tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fragoso has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Warren is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fragoso controlling from the full mount.
Warren tries to lock up and control but Fragoso gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fragoso goes for an armbar but Warren turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Warren.
James Warren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fragoso has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Warren off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Warren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warren swats away the attempt to clinch by Fragoso.
Warren dives in and scores a takedown into Fragoso's guard.
Fragoso working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fragoso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Warren trying to control but Fragoso is working from the bottom.
Fragoso has momentary wrist control but Warren slips an elbow through the middle.
Warren controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Warren advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren trying to control the position but Fragoso is working away.
Fragoso is being controlled here.
Fragoso is not content to let Warren control the position.
Warren working away.
Fragoso is trying to improve his position.
Warren working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fragoso is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Warren's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Warren is trying to control. Fragoso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Warren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Warren here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Warren has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fragoso has given up his back. Will we see Warren going for some submissions?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warren loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Fragoso hold on?
And that's the end of the fight!
James Warren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Warren 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Warren!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Raw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kade Kaiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raw comes into the arena with DMX - X Gonna Give It To Ya blaring out of the sound system. Kade Kaiser looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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219 lbs
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205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Raw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kade Kaiser!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raw drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kaiser should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Raw cracks Kaiser with a solid left hand.
Raw works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kaiser on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Raw seems to be working for a kimura but Kaiser defends the submission attempt.
Raw looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kaiser looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raw is trying to work for a kimura but Kaiser is defending well.
Raw 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.
Raw lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raw is trying for a kimura here. Kaiser looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Raw wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keith Raw!
Keith Raw decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clifford Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Project Alpha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alpha has chosen Sub Focus - Rock It as his entrance music. Project Alpha is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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280 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clifford Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Project Alpha!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Alpha misses.
Alpha throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Alpha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alpha misses with a looping right.
Alpha throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Alpha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Alpha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alpha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Alpha throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Alpha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith slips a straight right by Alpha.
Nice shot by Alpha.
Alpha misses with a looping left.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Alpha just misses with a punch to the body.
Alpha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Alpha darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alpha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alpha takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Project Alpha has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Alpha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith staying out of range there.
Alpha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alpha throws a big shot that misses.
Alpha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Alpha looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Alpha throws a big shot that misses.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws a low kick but Alpha moves out of range easily.
Alpha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alpha punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a leg kick but Alpha moved away.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Alpha throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alpha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alpha throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alpha quickly recovers to half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smith is keen to just control but Alpha is a slippery customer.
Alpha is controlling Smith's trapped leg to prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Alpha is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Alpha's brow.
Smith trying to control but Alpha is working from the bottom.
Smith throws a strike but Alpha rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alpha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alpha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alpha has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith 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.
Alpha manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Alpha looking to ground and pound but Smith is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alpha prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Alpha landing strikes from the mount and Smith is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Alpha punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smith is rocked!
It looks like Clifford Smith has been cut.
Smith blocking the ground and pound.
Smith takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Alpha's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Project Alpha!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jt Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Pena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes into the arena with Eye of the Tiger blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jt Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Pena!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pena loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Pena cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Pena.
Pena swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pena checks the leg kick.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Pena moved away.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pena moves away.
Pena uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pena fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Pena off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson tries to move into range but Pena moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pena misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pena misses the jab.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pena.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice combination there by Pena.
Pena blocks a jab.
Pena takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pena throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pena throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson takes a swing at Pena's ribcage but misses.
Pena lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pena fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jackson - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pena. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pena.
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!
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pena.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Pena's shoulder, as Pena tries to avoid the shot.
Pena misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pena throws out the jab.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson throws a hook but Pena blocks it.
Pena slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Pena saw it coming and moves away.
Pena throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pena misses with a straight right.
Pena throws a sloppy body shot
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pena jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pena sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pena blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Pena bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Pena avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pena.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pena thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pena misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pena connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Pena's head but Pena sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson throws a push kick but Pena slaps the foot to one side.
Pena connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson throws a body punch but Pena moves out of range.
A jab from Pena misses.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Pena's head but Pena sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pena. That did some damage!
Pena lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Pena avoids the body shot from Jackson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson is looking to slow Pena down with leg kicks.
Pena takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Javier Pena will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pena slips a jab from Jackson.
Pena waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pena in his tracks.
Jackson is looking to slow Pena down with leg kicks.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pena.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jackson - that will leave a mark!
Jackson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Pena moved away.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Pena had a free shot at his head there.
Pena swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Pena rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jt Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jackson.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pena.
Pena slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Pena moved out of range nicely.
Pena connects with a single shot there.
Pena bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Pena's front leg but catches the back leg as Pena tries to avoid it.
Pena lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson moves away from the strike by Pena.
Pena takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pena might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a push kick but Pena slaps the foot to one side.
Pena is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pena looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Javier Pena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pena ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pena.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Pena connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Pena down.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pena jabs at Jackson's body.
A jab from Pena misses.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pena, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Pena.
Pena throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a body kick.
Pena throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jackson. Pena shrugs it off though.
Pena is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Pena misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Pena.
Pena has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jackson.
Pena takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pena takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pena.
Pena uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pena misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Pena throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pena's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sloppy strikes from Pena. Those never looked like landing.
Pena throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Pena's legs.
Pena pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pena clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Pena ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Pena sees coming a mile off.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pena. That did some damage!
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jt Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pena takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Pena's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pena pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pena misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pena takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pena misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Pena.
Pena takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Pena throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Pena cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson cracks the inside of Pena's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pena misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson defending well as Pena loads up on a big left hand.
Pena misses with an uppercut.
Pena rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pena takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pena takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pena misses with a looping right.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pena counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pena staying out of range there.
Jackson misses with a hook
letting Pena counter with a right hand.
Pena on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Pena looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pena tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pena throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a head kick. That will keep Pena thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jackson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Pena throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pena throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pena. That did some damage!
Some wild striking there from Pena.
Jackson throws a hook but Pena blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pena was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pena moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Pena punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Pena is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A cross from Jackson lands.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pena.
Pena throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Pena throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pena thinking.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
A big right from Pena misses.
Jackson scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pena 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.
Pena connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Pena digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Pena has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Pena misses the shot to the body.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot to the body from Pena misses
and Jackson counters with a body kick that stops Pena in his tracks momentarily.
Pena takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pena lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jt Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jt Jackson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilkka Kanerva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanerva comes to the cage accompanied by Sultans of Swing. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ilkka Kanerva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Palmer!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer misses with a leg kick.
Kanerva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kanerva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palmer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Tim Palmer has been cut.
Kanerva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kanerva. That's going to slow Palmer down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanerva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kanerva.
Kanerva lunges at Palmer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Palmer's hand.
Ilkka Kanerva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kanerva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Palmer looks gassed!
Kanerva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Palmer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kanerva - the referee stops the clock and Palmer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kanerva. Palmer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kanerva. Palmer shrugs it off though.
Kanerva lands a big head kick that sends Palmer tumbling to the mat! Kanerva takes a step backwards and waves Palmer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Palmer is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Kanerva! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ilkka Kanerva!
Ilkka Kanerva gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best 160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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