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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Duck Sweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweeney kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Turnt Down - Hodgy Beats. Duck Sweeney could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dexter Morgan's chin.
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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duck Sweeney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweeney walks into a jab.
Morgan lands a body shot.
Nice jab there from Morgan.
Morgan digs a good body shot into Sweeney's ribs.
Sweeney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sweeney takes one on the button.
Morgan tries to bum rush Sweeney with a series of wild strikes but Sweeney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sweeney doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morgan clobbers Sweeney with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeney fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Morgan finds it's way through Sweeney's defenses.
Morgan's corner calls for a 1-2. Morgan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Sweeney ducks down to avoid it.
Morgan lands a jab to the nose.
Morgan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sweeney walks into a jab.
Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sweeney.
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Sweeney ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morgan punishes Sweeney's body with a nice straight punch.
Sweeney takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sweeney has time to react.
Morgan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sweeney tries to clinch but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan lands with a nice body punch.
Morgan dips to his left and cracks Sweeney with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tests Sweeney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morgan scores with a jab to the body.
Sweeney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dexter Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan tests Sweeney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Morgan.
Morgan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Morgan blocks a head kick by Sweeney.
Sweeney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sweeney throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Morgan's head.
Sweeney takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan lands the left hand.
Morgan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sweeney takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sweeney tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Morgan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Morgan tests Sweeney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morgan throws a big shot that misses.
Sweeney moves to clinch but Morgan breaks away
and Morgan counters with a left to the body.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick from Sweeney.
Morgan scores with the left hand. Sweeney knows he should have avoided that one.
Morgan throws a shot from downtown. Sweeney moves away and avoids it.
Morgan scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan avoids the head kick by Sweeney.
Sweeney tries to clinch up.
Sweeney is looking to clinch.
Morgan lands with a shot to the body.
Sweeney ducks right into an uppercut from Morgan.
Morgan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left lands for Morgan.
Morgan lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sweeney's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morgan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sweeney scrambles back to his feet.
Morgan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sweeney looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sweeney has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sweeney there as he acknowledges the shot.
Morgan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sweeney.
Sweeney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Morgan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morgan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Morgan lands a nice shot that snaps Sweeney's head back.
Morgan lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Duck Sweeney has been cut.
Sweeney misses with a straight left.
Sweeney takes one on the button.
Morgan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sweeney takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney throws a head kick that misses.
Dexter Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morgan connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sweeneys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morgan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sweeney has time to react.
Morgan cracks a nice hook into Sweeney's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morgan dips to his left and cracks Sweeney with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Duck Sweeney's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Morgan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sweeney doesn't seem bothered though.
Dexter Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sweeney was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Morgan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sweeney doesn't seem bothered though.
Sweeney shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Morgan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Morgan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sweeney is aware though and is defending well.
Sweeney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan controls Sweeney momentarily but Sweeney frees himself.
Morgan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morgan looking for a guillotine here but Sweeney defends easily.
Sweeney preventing the sweep.
Morgan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sweeney is aware though and is defending well.
Sweeney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morgan looking to control.
Sweeney postures up in Morgan's guard and throws a big left but Morgan blocks it.
Sweeney stopping the sweep attempt from Morgan.
Dexter Morgan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sweeney connects with a couple of short punches.
Morgan pulls Sweeney in to control the position.
Sweeney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sweeney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sweeney postures up in Morgan's guard and throws a big left but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan managing to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney preventing the sweep.
Sweeney slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sweeney tries to score with some ground and pound. Morgan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sweeney throws an elbow but Morgan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Morgan wants to control but Sweeney postures up.
Morgan sneaks back into half guard.
Dexter Morgan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morgan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morgan.
Morgan controlling Sweeney's posture.
Sweeney is looking to work some ground and pound but Morgan has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sweeney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sweeney trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morgan's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sweeney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Duck Sweeney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morgan holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morgan 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Morgan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Storic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Brown!
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, Marko Storic!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Storic sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Storic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Storic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Storic clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Storic as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Storic. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brown dives in and grabs Storic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Storic pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Storic.
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Storic throws a shot to the body.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Storic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storic lands with a nice combination. Brown backs away looking to recover.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Storic.
Storic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Storic dips to his left and cracks Brown with an uppercut!
Marko Storic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Storic, as that shot connected.
Storic with a jab.
Storic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Storic kicks Brown off and gets back to his feet.
Brown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Storic lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Storic avoids it really well and circles away.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Storic as he jumps to the side.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brown has time to react.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Storic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Storic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brown is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storic throws out the jab.
Brown tries for a takedown but Storic circles away easily
enabling Storic to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Storic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Storic counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown moves out of range as Storic strikes.
Storic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jay Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Storic.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storic.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Storic's waist but Storic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Storic but Storic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storic cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
BOOM! Storic lands a beautiful left hook that drops Brown. Brown tries to recover but Storic is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Brown lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Storic!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Hummels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josef Jaeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josef Jaeger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Hummels!
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, Josef Jaeger!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaeger loads up on a big right hand but Hummels slips the punch.
Hummels closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jaeger quickly recovers to half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hummels is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jaeger is just riding it out for now. Hummels eventually gives up the hold.
Jaeger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hummels.
Jaeger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hummels looking to pass the guard.
Hummels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jaeger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hummels is one step ahead there.
Jaeger seems keen to control Hummels's posture.
Jaeger wants to get back to his feet but Hummels is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Josef Jaeger was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hummels darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hummels takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hummels is thwarting Jaeger's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaeger is pressing down on Hummels's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hummels trying to control but Jaeger is working from the bottom.
Hummels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hummels looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jaeger wants to stand but Hummels is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jaeger holds on and takes a little breather.
Hummels throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jaeger throws a body kick that misses.
Jaeger closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hummels's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hummels is pulling down on Jaeger's head to control his posture.
Hummels thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hummels controlling Jaeger's posture.
Hummels manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jaeger manages to get himself to full guard.
Hummels throws a strike but Jaeger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hummels is keeping the position for now.
Jaeger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jaeger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hummels's head.
Jaeger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jaeger won't allow Hummels to sweep him here.
Jaeger passes into half guard.
Jaeger is trying to control. Hummels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hummels wants to get back to his feet.
Jaeger is thwarting Hummels's attempts to control the position.
Hummels on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hummels tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hummels is trying to stand.
Hummels has hold of Jaeger's hands but Jaeger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hummels manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaeger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jaeger working some strikes from top position.
Jaeger lands a couple of elbows.
Hummels throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hummels looking for a sweep. Not yet Hummels, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaeger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hummels is trying to keep Jaeger in close.
Hummels is looking to stand up but Jaeger isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josef Jaeger will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hummels fails to land the takedown.
Hummels shoots in for a takedown but Jaeger shows good takedown defense.
Jaeger closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hummels quickly recovers to half guard.
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. Jaeger connects with a nice short shot to Hummels's temple.
Jaeger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hummels is refusing to be controlled, as Jaeger sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Jaeger there.
Jaeger is nestled in close to Hummels, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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!
Hummels wants to control but Jaeger is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Jaeger there.
Jaeger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hummels with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hummels is rocked!
Jaeger lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hummels! More strikes land and this one is all over! Jaeger jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josef Jaeger!
An out of breath Josef Jaeger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Box (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Locker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Locker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Box!
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, Chris Locker!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Locker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Locker tests Box's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decent striking displayed by Locker there.
Box throws a jab but it's blocked by Locker.
Danga de danga de dang - Locker scores with a four punch combination!
Locker throws a right and a left that Box avoids nicely.
Locker connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Box tumbling to the canvas! Locker pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Box was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chris Locker!
Chris Locker was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eye Phone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eye Phone!
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, Nathan MacDonald!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phone throws a series of punches but MacDonald moves out of range.
MacDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Phone tries to score a body lock takedown but MacDonald shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MacDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phone misses with some punches.
Phone jumps guard but MacDonald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
MacDonald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacDonald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phone backwards.
MacDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacDonald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eye Phone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phone wants the takedown. MacDonald is fighting it off but Phone persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in MacDonald's guard against the cage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Phone throwing strikes but missing.
Phone with a flurry of punches that miss.
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!
Phone wants to pass the guard but MacDonald is keeping the position.
MacDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phone trying to control but MacDonald is working from the bottom.
Phone throwing strikes from guard but MacDonald blocks nicely.
Phone throwing strikes but missing.
Phone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacDonald keeping full guard, as Phone tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Phone is controlling him.
MacDonald keeping moving, preventing Phone from controlling successfully.
Phone is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Phone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Phone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Phone in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. MacDonald tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Phone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eye Phone!
Eye Phone decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bolt Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clinton Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris comes to the cage accompanied by MMMBop. Banks has chosen The Gambler as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bolt Morris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bolt Morris!
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, Clinton Banks!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banks misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from Morris finds it's target.
Morris thuds a left hand into Banks's body.
Banks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Banks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morris.
A punch combination from Banks misses.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Morris and Banks goes tumbling to the canvas! Morris follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Banks is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Banks is trying to stand.
Banks looks gassed!
Morris passes to side control.
Morris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banks keeps working.
Banks wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris lands some shots froms side control.
Morris lands a decent elbow from side control.
Morris in side control lands a decent elbow.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks wants to get back to his feet.
Banks takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Morris working the ground and pound.
Banks is still in real trouble! Can Morris finish him?
Morris has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morris is putting a hurting on Banks here, landing some big shots from side control.
Morris working the ground and pound from side control.
Morris lands a strong strike to the head of Banks. That's dazed him! Morris looking to finish here. Banks is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Morris lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bolt Morris!
Bolt Morris seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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