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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Bligh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riggs comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - not afraid. Joey Riggs has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Riggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Captain Bligh!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bligh moves out of range of the body kick.
Bligh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Riggs's waist but Riggs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bligh off to one side.
No luck for Bligh with that takedown attempt.
Riggs misses with a double jab.
Riggs misses with a wild body shot.
Riggs misses with a left hand
so Bligh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Riggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bligh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bligh postures up in Riggs's guard and throws a big left but Riggs blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riggs wants to stand up but Bligh is controlling him.
Bligh working some strikes from top position.
Bligh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riggs is keeping the position for now.
Bligh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bligh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bligh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bligh trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riggs is looking to stand up but Bligh isn't so interested in that idea.
Bligh lands a couple of elbows.
Bligh won't allow Riggs to get back to his feet.
Bligh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Riggs's guard.
Bligh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Riggs wants to get back to his feet.
Bligh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bligh is working for a submission of some sort.
Riggs wants to get back to his feet.
Riggs trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bligh wants to work for an arm triangle but Riggs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs is not content to let Bligh control the position.
Bligh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bligh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riggs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bligh.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ground and pound from Bligh.
Bligh 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.
Bligh wants to control but Riggs is keeping him busy.
Riggs pushes Bligh off looking to stand but Bligh dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bligh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Riggs is trying to stand back up but Bligh is controlling him
Bligh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riggs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Riggs pushes Bligh off looking to stand but Bligh dives back in and keeps control.
Bligh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bligh prevents Riggs from standing back up.
Bligh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riggs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bligh is looking for a kimura but Riggs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bligh to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bligh is keen to just control but Riggs is a slippery customer.
Bligh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Riggs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bligh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Riggs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bligh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Riggs sees it coming and defends easily.
Riggs is not content to let Bligh control the position.
Bligh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Riggs sees it coming and defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bligh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bligh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Riggs pushes Bligh off looking to stand but Bligh dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bligh is looking for a kimura but Riggs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bligh to get the leverage.
Riggs is trying to stand back up but Bligh is controlling him
Riggs makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Riggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bligh was well out of range. Poor timing from Riggs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Bligh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bligh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bligh shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Riggs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Riggs is trying to buck Bligh off.
Riggs prevents Bligh from moving into mount.
Bligh is trying to get an arm triangle but Riggs is defending well.
Riggs is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bligh asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bligh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riggs keeps working.
Bligh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bligh is trying to get an arm triangle but Riggs is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bligh asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Riggs takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bligh trying to control the position but Riggs is working away.
Bligh tries for a kimura but Riggs is defending well.
Bligh working the ground and pound from side control.
Bligh connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Riggs some visible discomfort.
Bligh is trying to get an arm triangle but Riggs is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bligh prevents Riggs from escaping the position.
Bligh is trying to get an arm triangle but Riggs is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bligh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bligh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Riggs, who protects the arm well.
Bligh goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Riggs has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bligh but great work by Riggs.
Riggs tries to stand but Bligh is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bligh manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bligh wants to get back to full guard.
Bligh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riggs tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bligh.
Bligh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Captain Bligh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bligh gets full guard.
Bligh thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bligh wants to sweep but no luck.
Riggs sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bligh working for a triangle but Riggs defends it easily.
Bligh is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs tries to stand but Bligh is controlling from the bottom.
Bligh is trying to control the position but Riggs postures up.
Riggs is looking to stand up but Bligh won't let him.
Riggs wants to control from the top but Bligh keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bligh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riggs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bligh's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bligh is looking for a triangle but Riggs pushes his legs off easily.
Riggs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bligh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riggs defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Bligh 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Riggs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bligh counters by moving into the clinch.
Bligh has Riggs pressed against the cage, preventing Riggs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Riggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Riggs is pressed up against the cage. Bligh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Riggs down to the mat. Riggs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bligh closes the distance and clinches up with Riggs, looking for a takedown. Bligh pushes Riggs against the cage but Riggs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bligh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riggs circles away.
Joey Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Captain Bligh.
Bligh dodges the punch combination from Riggs.
Riggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bligh circles away quickly and effectively.
Bligh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Riggs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Riggs thuds a left hand into Bligh's body.
Bligh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Riggs digs a good hook to Bligh's body.
Riggs cracks Bligh with an open hand slap.
Joey Riggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riggs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Riggs lands.
Nice uppercut there from Riggs.
Bligh is rocked!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Riggs.
Riggs tries to bum rush Bligh with a series of wild strikes but Bligh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riggs throws a series of punches but Bligh avoids them all with ease.
Bligh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riggs scores with a sloppy right hand. Bligh should have avoided that one.
Bligh is still on wobbly legs! Can Riggs finish him?
Joey Riggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bligh fails with a takedown attempt.
Bligh seems to have recovered his senses.
Riggs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Joey Riggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Bligh gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Riggs gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Riggs!
In his post fight interview, Joey Riggs started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beast Of The East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nichi Hong (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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160 lbs
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beast Of The East!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nichi Hong!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The East uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.
The East lands with a hook. Hong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The East is defended easily by Hong.
Hong walks into a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hong.
Hong throws a jab but it's blocked by The East.
The East avoids the head kick by Hong.
The East lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The East thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hong tests The East's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hong misses with an uppercut
enabling The East to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong lands with a shot to the body.
The East scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nichi Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hong tries to bum rush The East with a series of wild strikes but The East uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The East is defended easily by Hong.
The East lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The East keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The East fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Of The East. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The East misses with a hook.
The East throws a jab when Hong was well out of range.
Hong stuns The East with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The East rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The East throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - The East throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from The East. Hong does a little dance to reset his 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 East scores with a nice right hand.
Hong just misses with a punch to the body.
Hong throws a low kick but The East moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hong. That's going to slow The East down.
The East scores with a jab. Hong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The East cracks Hong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hong, as that shot connected.
Hong connects with a body shot that sends The East's belly button to the back.
Hong misses with the body kick
and The East counters with a straight right hand.
Hong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hong.
Hong lands a head shot.
Hong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Donk. The East catches Hong right on the button with a cross.
The East takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hong thumps The East with a low kick.
Hong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hong moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Hong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The East throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hong counters with a nice uppercut.
The East is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The East avoids a kick to the body.
The East steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The East gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hong misses with a low kick as The East jumps back.
Hong leaves The East with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The East throws a hook but Hong avoids it easily.
The East misses with a hook.
Hong leaves The East with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The East looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The East misses with a wild body shot.
The East attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nichi Hong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The East shoots for a takedown but Hong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hong.
Hong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The East.
Hong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hong slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hong.
The East shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hong defends it nicely.
Nichi Hong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The East takes one on the button.
Hong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The East.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The East is rocked!
The East misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The East takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh The East is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hong lands a big head kick that sends The East tumbling to the mat! Hong takes a step backwards and waves The East back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops The East to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! The East looks to clinch but Hong throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! The East taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nichi Hong!
After winning the bout, Nichi Hong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Basileo Gallegos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gallegos's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cryin' Like A Bitch!! . Ross has chosen Neck of the Woods as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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163 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Basileo Gallegos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Ross!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gallegos was well out of range. Poor timing from Ross.
Ross drives through and clinches with Gallegos against the cage.
Ross has a couple of punches blocked by Gallegos.
Gallegos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ross is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gallegos can't fight it off and eventually Ross manages to take the fight to the floor. Gallegos looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gallegos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gallegos is keeping the position for now.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallegos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gallegos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ross is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross landing some decent shots from guard.
Ross loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ross has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gallegos looking for a triangle here. Ross is fighting it but it looks tight! Gallegos pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ross is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Basileo Gallegos!
Our winner, Basileo Gallegos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Cassimiro Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Claudio (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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183 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adriano Cassimiro Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paulo Claudio!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade misses with a few strikes there.
Andrade moves into the clinch.
Claudio tries a body shot but Andrade blocks it.
Andrade lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Andrade.
A right hook to the body lands for Andrade.
Andrade lands a nice uppercut.
Claudio misses with a punch to the body.
Claudio is trying to push Andrade away but Andrade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike.
Claudio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrade's elbow.
Claudio struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrade controls his hands.
Claudio tries a body shot but Andrade blocks it.
Andrade lands a nice uppercut.
Andrade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andrade avoiding damage.
Andrade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andrade scores with a shot to the side of Claudio's head.
Claudio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Claudio looks to land a body kick but Andrade moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Andrade.
Claudio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Claudio throws a sloppy head kick and Andrade moves out of range easily.
Claudio tries a low kick but Andrade avoids it.
Andrade swings for the body but Claudio moves out of range.
Claudio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Claudio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andrade rushes Claudio and presses him up against the cage.
Andrade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Claudio goes for a takedown attempt but Andrade pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Claudio does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Claudio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andrade changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Claudio tries to avoid it but Andrade manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Claudio to the ground. Claudio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade throws a good cross that connects.
Andrade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claudio 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.
Andrade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andrade tries to bum rush Claudio with a series of wild strikes but Claudio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Claudio throws a head kick but Andrade moves out of range.
Claudio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andrade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andrade swings for the body but Claudio moves out of range.
Claudio looks to land a body kick but Andrade moved away.
Andrade shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Andrade wants to control but Claudio is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Claudio could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Andrade has cracked it and Claudio is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Andrade!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adriano Cassimiro Andrade!
Adriano Cassimiro Andrade very nearly forgot to thank TFP Graphics - Pit Inc amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Colt Plum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delroy Holmes (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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178 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colt Plum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Delroy Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holmes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Plum is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Plum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holmes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Plum in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Holmes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holmes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but Plum blocks with his arms.
Plum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holmes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Plum in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Holmes just leaning against Plum, taking a breather.
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!
Plum avoiding damage as Holmes throws knees to the body.
Holmes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Plum wants to break free but Holmes has control.
A frustrated look appears on Plum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Plum avoiding damage as Holmes throws knees to the body.
Holmes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plum wants a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but Plum blocks with his arms.
Holmes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Plum drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colt Plum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes lands a good knee to the midsection. Plum won't want to take too many of those.
Holmes misses with a knee to the head.
Plum wants to break free but Holmes has control.
Plum managing to block the knees to the body from Holmes.
Holmes tries to land knees in the clinch but Plum avoids the damage to the body.
Plum jumps guard and drags Holmes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Plum throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Plum can't keep his opponent in guard - Holmes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plum keeping hold of Holmes's head, controlling as best he can.
Plum has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holmes is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colt Plum has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Holmes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Plum if he has to take too many more of those.
Holmes blocks a head kick by Plum.
Holmes throws a push kick but Plum slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Holmes.
Plum throws a push kick but Holmes slaps the foot to one side.
Plum lands a glancing blow to the side of Holmes's head.
It looks like Delroy Holmes has been cut.
Plum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holmes can pounce on him.
Plum thows a leg kick but Holmes checks it
and Holmes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Holmes throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes connects with a leg kick. Plum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Holmes!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes blocks a head kick by Plum.
Holmes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Plum walks forward, straight into a front kick from Holmes.
Plum is breathing heavily.
Plum throws a leg kick
and Holmes counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Good leg kick by Holmes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Holmes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Holmes.
Good leg kick by Holmes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Plum does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holmes lands a head kick. Plum smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Holmes closes the distance and clinches.
Plum takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Delroy Holmes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Delroy Holmes's cut.
That's time! Plum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Plum throws a low kick but it's checked well by Holmes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Holmes.
Plum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holmes cracks the inside of Plum's front leg.
Holmes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Plum moves forwards but Holmes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Holmes clinches up with Plum and pushes him back against the cage.
Plum takes a knee right on the jaw!
Delroy Holmes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Holmes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Plum.
Holmes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Plum's face.
Holmes is struggling to control the position.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Plum avoids it.
Plum managing to block the knees to the body from Holmes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes prevents a body shot from Plum.
Holmes with a knee to the head.
Holmes misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Holmes obliges.
Holmes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Plum blocks it with crossed arms.
Plum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Plum throws a lazy head kick
and Holmes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Plum really felt that one!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holmes has closed the distance and engaged Plum in a clinch.
Plum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Holmes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Plum up against the cage.
Plum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holmes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Plum.
Plum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Plum.
Plum will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A punch combination from Plum misses.
Plum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holmes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes throws a leg kick which misses Plum's front leg but catches the back leg as Plum tries to avoid it.
Plum swings widly with a right hand
and Holmes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Plum is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holmes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Holmes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Holmes.
Colt Plum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plum attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmes throws a head kick but Plum moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plum blocks a head kick by Holmes.
Holmes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Delroy Holmes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Plum misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holmes.
Plum misses with the combination.
A combination from Plum does no damage.
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holmes pushes Plum away with a front kick.
Plum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holmes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Holmes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plum on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plum takes a kick to the side of the head.
Holmes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Holmes lands a big head kick that sends Plum tumbling to the mat! Holmes takes a step backwards and waves Plum back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Plum is rocked!
Holmes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oh Plum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holmes throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Holmes.
Plum sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Plum seems to have got his legs back now.
Holmes has closed the distance and engaged Plum in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holmes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Holmes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Plum in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Holmes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Delroy Holmes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Delroy Holmes'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A head kick by Plum misses
and Holmes counters with a body kick.
Holmes closes the distance and clinches.
Holmes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Plum blocks it with crossed arms.
Holmes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Holmes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Plum blocks it with crossed arms.
Plum manages to break the clinch.
Holmes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Plum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmes throws a head kick but Plum moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Plum.
Plum lands a jab to Holmes's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plum attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A good leg kick by Holmes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holmes. Holmes obviously looking to wear him down.
Holmes lands with a nice body kick.
Holmes instigates a clinch.
Plum avoiding damage as Holmes throws knees to the body.
Holmes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holmes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Plum's brow.
Holmes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Holmes looking to throw knees to the head but Plum is blocking nicely.
Plum on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holmes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Plum wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Holmes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Plum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holmes pushes off an throws an elbow but Plum leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Plum throws a push kick but Holmes slaps the foot to one side.
A lazy body kick from Plum
and Holmes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Plum is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Plum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Plum is predictable there
and Holmes counters with a low kick, right behind Plum 's knee.
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Plum lets loose with a powerful body kick. Holmes will feel that in the morning.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Holmes, right into the meat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Plum.
Plum looks to land a combination but Holmes avoids it well.
Holmes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Plum will feel that in the morning.
Holmes lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes rushes Plum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Holmes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Plum tries to score a body lock takedown but Holmes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Plum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Plum takes a swing at Holmes's ribcage but misses.
Delroy Holmes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses.
Plum tries to land a body kick
and Holmes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Plum's knee momentarily.
Plum throws a sloppy head kick and Holmes moves out of range easily.
Plum scores with a head kick. Holmes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Colt Plum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plum looks to throw the jab but Holmes is out of range.
Holmes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plum misses with the combination.
Holmes throws a head kick that half lands.
Holmes wants to clinch.
Holmes tries to clinch but Plum is having none of it.
Holmes misses with a head kick.
Plum will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Colt Plum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plum avoids the head kick by Holmes.
Plum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plum misses with a low kick as Holmes jumps back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Delroy Holmes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Holmes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Delroy Holmes!
Delroy Holmes managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BioPharm Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jock Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Chambers is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jock Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Chambers!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chambers throws a low kick but Stark moves out of range easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chambers.
George Chambers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stark.
Stark avoids the head kick by Chambers.
Stark walks into a stiff left hand from Chambers.
Chambers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chambers counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jock Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chambers misses the shot to the body.
Stark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chambers counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown. Chambers tries to sprawl out of it but Stark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chambers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stark throws an overhand right that lands on Chambers's shoulder, as Chambers tries to avoid the shot.
Chambers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stark.
Chambers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chambers as he jumps to the side.
Chambers throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chambers counters with a one-two to the body.
Chambers ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Chambers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chambers looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chambers.
Chambers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stark.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Chambers misses
and Stark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left and a right from Stark both land. Nice combination.
Stark avoids a punch combination nicely.
George Chambers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chambers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Stark. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Stark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chambers counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stark is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Chambers swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark fails with the takedown.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chambers.
Stark fails with the takedown
and Chambers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stark is defended easily by Chambers.
Stark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chambers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Chambers dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Chambers tries to land a body kick
and Chambers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chambers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stark thinking.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chambers.
Chambers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chambers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chambers tries to bum rush Stark with a series of wild strikes but Stark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chambers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chambers misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stark is defended easily by Chambers.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jock Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chambers works Stark's body with a nice hook.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown but Chambers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stark shoots for a double leg takedown but Chambers sprawls well. He's pushed Stark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good exchange - Chambers coming out on top.
Stark with a poor takedown
and Chambers counters with a series of strikes. Stark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stark shoots and misses
and Chambers counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Chambers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chambers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stark rather than just go for the knockout.
Stark has his takedown stuffed
and Chambers counters with a nice body shot.
George Chambers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark fails with the takedown
and Chambers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chambers ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
George Chambers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chambers scores with a shot to the body.
Chambers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chambers takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chambers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chambers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chambers moves away.
Chambers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stark throws a looping overhand right but Chambers ducks down to avoid it.
Chambers misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Chambers misses
and Stark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stark with a poor takedown
and Chambers counters with a left and a right that stings Stark.
Chambers throws a low kick but Stark avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark dodges the punch combination from Chambers.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt - Chambers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stark dodges the punch combination from Chambers.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt
and Chambers finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chambers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Chambers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Chambers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chambers lands a slapping body shot.
Chambers misses with a double jab.
Stark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chambers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chambers looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
Chambers looks to land a combination but Stark avoids it well.
Chambers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chambers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers misses the shot to the body.
Chambers lands with a shot to the body.
Stark fails with the takedown
and Chambers makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stark really felt that one!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chambers stuns Stark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stark shoots and misses
and Chambers counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jock Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Chambers.
A jab lands there for Chambers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chambers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stark checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers misses with a wild body shot.
Stark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chambers counters with an inside leg kick.
Chambers scores with a jab to the body.
Chambers misses with a wild body shot.
Chambers scores with a shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stark might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Chambers cracks Stark with a good jab.
Chambers works Stark's body with a nice hook.
Chambers connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chambers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chambers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chambers throws a lazy uppercut
and Stark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stark shoots and misses
and Chambers counters with a thumping low kick.
Stark takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chambers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chambers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stark backs up against the cage.
Stark is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chambers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chambers throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Stark colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Chambers as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Stark is left battered and dazed whilst Chambers and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Chambers!
George Chambers 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Mario Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Diggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bonfire. Mario Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franklin Diggins!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diggins is able to avoid easily.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Diggins counters with an inside leg kick.
Diggins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva throws a nice head kick!
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Diggins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diggins lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Diggins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diggins moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Diggins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diggins checks it well.
Diggins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Diggins.
Diggins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diggins counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggins was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggins avoids the head kick by Silva.
Diggins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diggins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Diggins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Franklin Diggins has been cut.
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diggins counters with a low kick, right behind Silva 's knee.
A head kick misses from Diggins.
Diggins misses with a looping right.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Diggins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diggins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Diggins will feel that in the morning.
Silva motions for Diggins to come forward. Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooh!!! Silva has knocked Diggins down with a huge combo! Silva steps away and waves a wobbly Diggins back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Diggins is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diggins is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Silva! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mario Silva!
Mario Silva 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mookie Magaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins's entrance music is Stronger-Kanye West. A fine choice. Magaba has chosen Three Days Grace - Animal I Have Become as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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145 lbs
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149 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kevin Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mookie Magaba!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Magaba's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hawkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magaba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magaba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hawkins's guard.
Magaba drops back looking for a leg! Hawkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hawkins manages to kick Magaba off! Magaba jumps back into Hawkins's guard.
Magaba drops back looking for a leg! Hawkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hawkins manages to kick Magaba off! Magaba jumps back into Hawkins's guard.
Magaba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magaba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hawkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hawkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magaba defends it easily.
Hawkins looking for a guillotine here but Magaba defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawkins looking for a guillotine here but Magaba defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magaba drops back looking for a leg! Hawkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hawkins manages to kick Magaba off! Magaba jumps back into Hawkins's guard.
Hawkins has his foot on Magaba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magaba works his way back into a safe position though.
Hawkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Magaba drops back looking for a leg! Hawkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hawkins manages to kick Magaba off! Magaba jumps back into Hawkins's guard.
Hawkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magaba drops back looking for a leg! Hawkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hawkins manages to kick Magaba off! Magaba jumps back into Hawkins's guard.
Magaba drops back looking for a leg! Hawkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hawkins manages to kick Magaba off! Magaba jumps back into Hawkins's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magaba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Magaba 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.
Magaba gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Magaba fails with the takedown
and Hawkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magaba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hawkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magaba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hawkins defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaba trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Magaba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hawkins's guard.
Hawkins working for a triangle but Magaba defends it easily.
Magaba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Magaba preventing the sweep.
Hawkins looking for a guillotine here but Magaba defends easily.
Magaba gets to his feet. Hawkins looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Magaba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Magaba misses with a wild combination.
Hawkins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Magaba did well to prevent Hawkins getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magaba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawkins pulls his head out easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magaba manages to get to full guard.
Magaba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magaba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hawkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hawkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Magaba pushes a forearm under Hawkins's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hawkins is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mookie Magaba!
Mookie Magaba 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Aadilou Ankutse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skull Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ankutse comes to the cage accompanied by i ka kane . Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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149 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aadilou Ankutse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skull Crash!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ankutse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crash swivels and escapes.
Ankutse fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ankutse.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aadilou Ankutse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ankutse is defended easily by Crash.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ankutse.
Crash dodges the punch combination from Ankutse.
Aadilou Ankutse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ankutse tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crash sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ankutse somewhat.
Crash is looking to land body kicks.
Ankutse shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ankutse seems to be working for a kimura but Crash defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankutse is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ankutse is thwarting Crash's attempts to control the position.
Crash is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ankutse trying to control from half guard but Crash is working away.
Ankutse moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash is looking to regain half guard here but Ankutse keeps moving and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Crash can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ankutse postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ankutse wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crash, who protects the arm well.
Ankutse trying to control the action but Crash is working from the bottom.
Ankutse tries for a kimura but Crash is defending well.
Crash sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankutse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ankutse thows a huge punch but Crash dodges it nicely.
Ankutse is working for a submission of some sort.
Ankutse is looking for a kimura but Crash is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ankutse to get the leverage.
Ankutse is working for a submission of some sort.
Crash manages to get to full guard.
Crash really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ankutse. 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Ankutse stands and throws Crash's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ankutse is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crash knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ankutse goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Crash rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ankutse's guard! Nice work there by Crash!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ankutse wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aadilou Ankutse dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ankutse lands with a nice combination. Crash backs away looking to recover.
Ankutse has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Crash.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ankutse.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crash.
Ankutse shoots in for a double leg but Crash sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crash.
Ankutse fails with the takedown
and Crash makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aadilou Ankutse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crash wants to slow Ankutse down by chopping away at his legs.
Crash tries a head kick but it misses.
Crash misses with a wild body shot.
Ankutse throws a series of punches but Crash avoids them all with ease.
Ankutse shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crash defends it nicely.
Ankutse misses with a takedown attempt
and Crash counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Crash tenderised Ankutse's leg. Ankutse is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ankutse takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankutse tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crash lands with a nice body punch.
Crash tries to land a leg kick but Ankutse saw it coming and moves away.
Ankutse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crash.
Ankutse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crash can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crash, right into the meat.
Crash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ankutse doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crash makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ankutse fails with a takedown attempt.
Crash tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ankutse is defended easily by Crash.
Ankutse darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ankutse is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ankutse wants to work for an arm triangle but Crash is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Crash desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Crash avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ankutse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankutse is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crash is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ankutse is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crash controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ankutse is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crash is just riding it out for now. Ankutse eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crash is controlling Ankutse's trapped leg to prevent Ankutse from advancing to side control.
Ankutse is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ankutse seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crash manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crash managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skull Crash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ankutse fails to land the takedown.
Ankutse misses with a takedown attempt - Crash sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crash tries a head kick but it misses.
Ankutse shoots in for a takedown but Crash shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aadilou Ankutse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ankutse shoots in looking for a takedown but Crash manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ankutse's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ankutse throws a right and a left that Crash avoids nicely.
Crash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aadilou Ankutse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ankutse.
Crash throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skull Crash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ankutse avoids the head kick by Crash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ankutse misses with a takedown
and Crash counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Crash.
Ankutse throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Crash tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ankutse is in Crash's guard.
Ankutse wants to pass the guard but Crash is keeping the position.
Crash managing to control the position.
Crash has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ankutse off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Crash displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ankutse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash keeps Ankutse at a distance using the push kick.
Crash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ankutse with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crash counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ankutse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crash as he jumps to the side.
Crash throws a push kick but Ankutse slaps the foot to one side.
Crash dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ankutse. That did some damage!
Ankutse is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ankutse fails with the takedown
and Crash counters with a good low kick that Ankutse was not able to check.
Crash turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ankutse doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crash makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Crash fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ankutse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crash throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crash throws a low kick but Ankutse avoids it.
Crash connects with a body shot.
Skull Crash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ankutse shoots and misses
and Crash counters with a nice leg kick.
Crash throws a leg kick which misses Ankutse's front leg but catches the back leg as Ankutse tries to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Crash. Ankutse shrugs it off though.
Crash thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ankutse if he has to take too many more of those.
A head kick from Crash lands but Ankutse takes it in his stride.
Crash fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ankutse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Crash.
Crash throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crash scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ankutse takes a kick to the side of the head.
Crash wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ankutse fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crash throws a front kick that sends Ankutse stumbling back into the cage.
Ankutse looks for a takedown but Crash sprawls well.
Crash scores with a leg kick.
Crash is looking to slow Ankutse down with leg kicks.
Crash connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crash throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crash thumps Ankutse with a low kick.
Ankutse tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crash turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crash changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crash.
Crash misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skull Crash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crash 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skull Crash!
After the fight, Skull Crash was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Knowshon Zavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Baby, One More Time - Ten Masked Men as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Corey Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
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30
162 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Knowshon Zavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Smith!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zavier swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Zavier to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Corey Smith!
Corey Smith got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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