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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Philip Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubz Phatz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Philip Jones!
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, Bubz Phatz!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jones missing with a left hand there. Phatz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phatz throws a body kick that misses.
Phatz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Phatz is just out of range.
Phatz closes the distance and clinches.
Phatz tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Phatz lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Phatz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Phatz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Phatz trying to land knees to the body.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phatz or not.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Phatz working Jones over with knees to the body.
Jones is breathing heavily.
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!
Phatz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Jones looking for a takedown.
A knee to the head by Phatz.
A knee to the head by Phatz.
Phatz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Phatz landing knees to the head.
Phatz landing knees to the head.
Phatz crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Phatz looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Phatz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Phatz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phatz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones has picked Phatz up - he's going for a ride! Jones dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jones is trying to control. Phatz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones wants to stand up but Phatz has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Phatz tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Phatz trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Phatz wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand up but Phatz is controlling the position.
Phatz is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Phatz kicks off Jones and gets to his feet.
Phatz rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Phatz working Jones over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phatz tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phatz smiles and moves away.
Phatz clinches up against the cage.
Phatz tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Phatz lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Phatz.
Phatz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Phatz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Phatz lands a knee to the head.
Phatz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Phatz misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Phatz.
Phatz misses with a knee to the head.
Phatz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Phatz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones 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 Philip Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phatz tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Phatz scores with a knee to the head.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Phatz.
Phatz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Phatz crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Jones is working for takedown but Phatz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Phatz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Phatz tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phatz crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Phatz scores a nice knee to the body.
Phatz with a knee to the head.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phatz.
Phatz crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubz Phatz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phatz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Phatz scores with a head kick.
A head kick from Phatz lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Phatz moves into the clinch.
Bubz Phatz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Phatz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Phatz lands a knee to the head.
Jones avoiding damage as Phatz throws knees to the body.
Phatz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Phatz misses with a knee strike.
Phatz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
Phatz lands a knee to the body.
Phatz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Phatz obliges.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Phatz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phatz misses with a knee to the head.
Jones tries to pull guard but Phatz holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phatz.
Phatz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phatz landing knees to the body.
Phatz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Phatz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Phatz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Phatz tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Phatz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phatz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Phatz misses with a knee to the head.
Phatz trying to land knees to the body.
Phatz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones jumps guard but Phatz stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Phatz misses with a knee to the head.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Phatz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Phatz slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phatz lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Phatz throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Phatz tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Phatz. That one must have hurt.
Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Phatz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Phatz thinking.
Jones jabs at Phatz's body.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Phatz obliges.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phatz lands a nice knee to the body.
Phatz with a knee to the head.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phatz scores a nice knee to the body.
Phatz missing with knees to the body.
Phatz lands a knee to the head.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Phatz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Phatz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Phatz.
Jones gets control of Phatz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Phatz defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Phatz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Phatz trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Phatz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Phatz wants to clinch.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Phatz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubz Phatz 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. This is the final round!
Jones misses the jab.
Phatz throws a body kick that misses.
Phatz tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Philip Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phatz lands a nice looking body kick.
Phatz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phatz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phatz moves away.
Phatz tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phatz tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phatz has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Phatz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phatz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Phatz lands a knee to the body.
Phatz connects with a knee to the head.
Phatz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Phatz tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Phatz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Phatz with a knee to the head.
Phatz trying to land knees to the body.
Phatz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Phatz scores with a knee to the head.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Phatz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phatz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Phatz missing with knees to the body.
Jones taking a breather.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phatz smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phatz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bubz Phatz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phatz lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Phatz drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Phatz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Phatz.
Phatz with a knee to the head.
Phatz prevents the takedown attempt.
Phatz scores a nice knee to the body.
Phatz lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phatz crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Phatz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Phatz crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Phatz scores with a knee to the head.
Phatz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Phatz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Phatz gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Phatz misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Phatz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jones is working for takedown but Phatz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Phatz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Philip Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phatz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Knees to the body from Phatz.
Phatz connects with a knee to the head.
Phatz landing knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Phatz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubz Phatz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Phatz 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubz Phatz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eli Samuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuel comes to the cage accompanied by Bring The Goons Out. 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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167 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Samuel!
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, Chris Jones!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Samuel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones is pressing down on Samuel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Samuel is holding on for now.
Samuel is looking to escape.
Samuel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Samuel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Samuel keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samuel tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones controlling the pace.
Jones is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Samuel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Samuel is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuel is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones trying to control the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Samuel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Samuel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Samuel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Samuel throws a head kick that misses.
Jones tries for a takedown but Samuel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuel with a jab.
Samuel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Samuel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Samuel wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Samuel won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Samuel wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Samuel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Samuel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Samuel tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuel wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones stays in close to Samuel's body and controls the position.
Jones pushes down on Samuel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones is pressing down on Samuel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Samuel is holding on for now.
Samuel is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Jones throwing shots but Samuel is blocking nicely.
Samuel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuel is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Samuel is trying to stand.
Jones throwing shots but Samuel is blocking nicely.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Samuel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Samuel wants to get back to his feet.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones stops Samuel from getting back to his feet.
Samuel pushes Jones off but Jones dives into side control.
Jones wants to control but Samuel is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Samuel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Samuel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samuel fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Samuel didn't expect that.
Samuel wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jonesis looking to pass into half guard but Samuel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Samuel is in guard.
Jones is trying to control the position but Samuel postures up.
Samuel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones is pulling down on Samuel's head. It's preventing any offense from Samuel, at least for the moment.
Samuel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones working for submissions but it's allowed Samuel to get to half guard.
Jones wants to control but Samuel is keeping busy.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Samuel in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Samuel there.
Samuel trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Samuel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Samuel's back!
Samuel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Samuel is trying to get back to his feet but Jones has full control of the position and if anything, Samuel has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Samuel as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Jones!
Jones somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Jones cracks Samuel with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Samuel from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Samuel looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Samuel fending off the submission attempt from Jones.
Jones lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuel is trying to stand back up.
Samuel 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.
Jones is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Samuel controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Jones is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jones is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Jones looking to break Samuel's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Samuel remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jones will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Samuel controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Jones struggling to land strikes to the head as Samuel covers up.
Samuel is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jones throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Samuel is trapped and Jones is scoring with shots to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Samuel counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Samuel landing shots from mount.
Jones can't escape the position.
Samuel with the ground and pound from mount.
Samuel landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
Samuel landing shots from mount.
Samuel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure.
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!
Samuel raining down shots from the mount!
Samuel has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
Jones regains half guard.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Samuel throws a strike but Jones avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Samuel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuel preventing the sweep.
Samuel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Samuel preventing the sweep.
Jones trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Samuel throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Samuel misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Samuel misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Samuel wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Samuel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Samuel wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones trying to control but Samuel is working from the bottom.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Samuel misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
Samuel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Samuel is looking to get back to is feet but Jones passes into side control.
Samuel is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jones has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jones is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Samuel is looking to get back to his feet here but Jones is keeping cool and he's managed to take Samuel's back.
Samuel is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Chris Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samuel is trying to get back to his feet but Jones has full control of the position and if anything, Samuel has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Jones.
I've got Jones 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drew Price!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price works Miller's body with a nice hook.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Price swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Price bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Price decides to stand back up.
Price looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Miller gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Price is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Price is pushing down on Miller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miller is fighting to maintain full guard but Price has managed to sneak the leg through.
Price maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Miller could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Price has cracked it and Miller is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Price!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Drew Price!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Pawlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Pawlowski!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pawlowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt misses with the combination.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hunt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hunt breaks from Pawlowski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hunt lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice elbow there by Hunt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pawlowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hunt swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Hunt!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ales Zhandunka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PJ Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ales Zhandunka!
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, PJ Jones!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Zhandunka.
A big left from Zhandunka misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zhandunka.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab from Zhandunka.
Zhandunka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zhandunka scores with a three punch combo!
Zhandunka works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Zhandunka throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Zhandunka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Zhandunka throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhandunka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhandunka scores with a hook.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zhandunka as he jumps to the side.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zhandunka finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones pushes Zhandunka up against the cage in a clinch.
Zhandunka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhandunka lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Zhandunka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ales Zhandunka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of PJ Jones.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Zhandunka.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Zhandunka had a free shot at his head there.
Zhandunka throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zhandunka circles away.
Zhandunka misses the jab.
Zhandunka lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Zhandunka with a jab.
Zhandunka scores with a jab.
Zhandunka throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Zhandunka misses with a straight left.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Zhandunka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Zhandunka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ales Zhandunka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhandunka tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones is trying desperately to land a takedown but Zhandunka is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jones.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhandunka looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zhandunka, as that shot connected.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhandunka throws out the jab.
Zhandunka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Zhandunka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zhandunka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones moves out of range as Zhandunka strikes.
Zhandunka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhandunka misses the target.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Zhandunka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zhandunka misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zhandunka.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zhandunka.
Zhandunka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhandunka misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Zhandunka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Zhandunka had a free shot at his head there.
Zhandunka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zhandunka lands a head shot.
Zhandunka scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Jab by Zhandunka.
Zhandunka tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zhandunka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Zhandunka connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhandunka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zhandunka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zhandunka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zhandunka cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zhandunka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhandunka scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Zhandunka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zhandunka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zhandunka misses with a two punch combination.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zhandunka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zhandunka misses with a wild combination.
Zhandunka scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by Zhandunka.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Zhandunka.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Zhandunka.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zhandunka misses with a looping left.
Zhandunka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zhandunka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zhandunka lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zhandunka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ales Zhandunka dominated that round.
That's time! Zhandunka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zhandunka lands with a right hand.
Zhandunka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhandunka throws out the jab.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Zhandunka.
Zhandunka lands the left hand.
Jones defending well as Zhandunka loads up on a big left hand.
Zhandunka misses with a looping left.
Zhandunka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A swing and a miss from Zhandunka.
Zhandunka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ales Zhandunka is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhandunka misses the jab.
Zhandunka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Zhandunka lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Zhandunka misses with a straight right.
Zhandunka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhandunka misses with a looping right.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhandunka.
Zhandunka throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zhandunka as he jumps to the side.
Nice shot lands for Zhandunka.
Zhandunka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zhandunka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zhandunka throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Zhandunka missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhandunka throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zhandunka sprawls well. Zhandunka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Zhandunka.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Ales Zhandunka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of PJ Jones.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zhandunka connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zhandunka but Zhandunka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones defending well as Zhandunka loads up on a big left hand.
Zhandunka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zhandunka lands with a right hand.
Ales Zhandunka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Zhandunka sprawls well.
Jones moves out of range as Zhandunka strikes.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zhandunka finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones moves forwards but Zhandunka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Zhandunka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zhandunka.
Zhandunka scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhandunka scores with a decent looking hook.
Zhandunka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Zhandunka sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
PJ Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zhandunka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Good standup being displayed there by Zhandunka as he connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Zhandunka there.
Zhandunka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Zhandunka scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zhandunka scores with a jab to the head.
Jones moves forwards but Zhandunka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Zhandunka.
Zhandunka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Zhandunka.
Zhandunka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Donk. Zhandunka catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhandunka connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Zhandunka lands a left and a right that send Jones crashing to the mat, dazed. Zhandunka thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jones is rocked!
Zhandunka lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Jones can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Zhandunka and Jones drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Zhandunka.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ales Zhandunka!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bronco Nagurski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richtor Schkayle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richtor Schkayle is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bronco Nagurski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richtor Schkayle!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagurski cracks Schkayle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Richtor Schkayle has been cut.
Nagurski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schkayle. Schkayle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Schkayle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagurski.
Schkayle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nagurski.
Nagurski shoots in but no luck this time.
Nagurski throws a right hand that Schkayle ducks under and follows up with a left that Schkayle also avoids with ease.
Schkayle tries to clinch up.
A left lands for Nagurski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schkayle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nagurski has closed the distance and engaged Schkayle in a clinch.
Schkayle stops a takedown attempt from Nagurski.
Nagurski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schkayle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronco Nagurski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Nagurski.
Nagurski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schkayle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nagurski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nagurski lands with a left to the head.
Schkayle prevents the takedown attempt.
Nagurski successfully pulls guard.
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.
Schkayle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nagurski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schkayle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schkayle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nagurski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nagurski has control of Schkayle's left arm, preventing Schkayle from doing any damage.
Nagurski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nagurski looking for a sweep. Not yet Nagurski, not yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Schkayle misses the target.
Schkayle punishes Nagurski's body with a nice straight punch.
Nagurski is breathing heavily.
Nagurski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schkayle throws a hook to the side of Nagurski's head but Nagurski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richtor Schkayle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagurski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Schkayle misses its intended target.
Schkayle lands a big uppercut and Nagurski crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nagurski looks OK. Schkayle waves Nagurski back to his feet!
It looks like Bronco Nagurski has been cut.
Schkayle feints a jab and as Nagurski dips his head, Schkayle unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Nagurski right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Nagurski falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Schkayle smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Richtor Schkayle!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JT Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lang is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cemetary Gates. Dave Lang is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, JT Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Lang!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang is looking to clinch but Carter is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carter throws a body kick that misses.
Lang tries to clinch there but Carter circles away.
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Lang pushes him off.
Lang tries to clinch up
and Carter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lang.
Lang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Carter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lang lands an elbow that stopped Carter in his tracks for a moment.
Carter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lang avoids it.
Lang lands an elbow inside that Carter shrugs off.
Lang tries to land knees in the clinch but Carter avoids the damage to the body.
Carter managing to block the knees to the body from Lang.
Carter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lang.
Lang tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Carter avoiding damage as Lang throws knees to the body.
Carter is trying to stall.
Lang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Lang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carter.
Carter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lang's face.
It looks like Dave Lang has been cut.
Carter is trying to stall.
Lang lands an elbow just above Carter 's eye.
Lang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Carter tries to land knees in the clinch but Lang avoids the damage to the body.
Lang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carter missing with knees to the body.
Lang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carter blocks it with crossed arms.
Carter trying to land knees to the body.
Carter goes for a takedown attempt but Lang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JT Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Lang wants to clinch but Carter slips to the side
and Carter counters by moving into the clinch.
Lang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carter blocks it with crossed arms.
Carter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carter crunches a lovely knee into Lang's ribcage.
Carter dodges an elbow strike from Lang.
Carter avoids the elbow strike from Lang, against the cage.
Lang tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Lang managing to block the knees to the body from Carter.
Carter lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter avoiding damage as Lang throws knees to the body.
Carter blocks a body shot from Lang.
Carter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
Lang managing to block the knees to the body from Carter.
Carter avoiding damage as Lang throws knees to the body.
Lang tries to land a knee to the head but Carter blocks with his arms.
Carter unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Carter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Carter lands a good knee to the midsection. Lang won't want to take too many of those.
Carter unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Carter is stalling here.
Carter seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Lang tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Lang throws a head punch that misses.
Carter working Lang over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter pressing his opponent against the cage.
Carter lands a takedown into guard.
Lang manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carter tries to bum rush Lang with a series of wild strikes but Lang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carter wants to clinch.
Lang has managed to clinch.
Carter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carter.
Carter landing knees to the body.
Lang blocks a body shot from Carter.
Come on Carter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lang managing to block the knees to the body from Carter.
Lang misses with an elbow over the top.
Carter lands a nice knee to the body.
Carter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lang's defenses.
Carter blocks an elbow strike.
Carter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lang's face.
Carter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lang lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Carter scores with a shoulder strike.
Carter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Carter scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter lands a knee to the head.
Carter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lang misses with some punches.
Carter misses with an elbow over the top.
Lang with a knee to the head.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
Carter blocks an elbow strike from Lang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Carter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lang up against the cage.
Lang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lang avoids it.
Carter working Lang over with knees to the body.
Lang prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JT Carter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Lang's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Carter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lang checks it well.
Lang tries to clinch but Carter moves away
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Carter counters with a single leg into guard. Lang didn't expect that.
Lang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carter controls the pace.
Carter stands and throws Lang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Carter trying to control the action but Lang is working from the bottom.
Lang is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Carter is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lang is letting Carter control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Carter off and has taken his back!
Lang misses with a punch to the head.
Carter has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Lang.
Carter rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lang throws a strike but Carter avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Carter has control of Lang's left arm, preventing Lang from doing any damage.
Carter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lang postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Carter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lang, into his guard.
Carter lands a couple of elbows.
Lang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lang looking for subs off his back but Carter has passed one foot through into half guard.
Carter lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Carter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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. Carter connects with a nice short shot to Lang's temple.
Carter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lang on the ground.
Carter wants to pass to mount but Lang is defending the position.
Carter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Carter wants to take a breather but Lang is having none of it.
Carter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lang looking for submissions off his back.
Carter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter wants to free his trapped foot but Lang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Carter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Carter wants to pass the guard but Lang is keeping the position.
Lang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carter won't allow Lang to get back to his feet.
Carter looking to pass the guard.
Carter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JT Carter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Lang's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lang closes the distance but Carter moves to the side
and Carter counters by moving into the clinch.
Carter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lang is fighting off a takedown attempt but Carter is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lang to the mat. Lang regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carter defends well.
Lang looking for a guillotine here but Carter defends easily.
Carter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lang keeping full guard, as Carter tries to pass.
Carter stands up over Lang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lang working for a triangle but Carter defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
Carter lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lang throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Carter lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Carter passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Carter.
Dave Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter is taking a breather. Lang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Carter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Carter wants to control but Lang is keeping him busy.
Lang missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter blocks the strikes from Lang.
Lang punching from the bottom.
Carter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carter controlling the action here.
Carter working over Lang with some ground and pound. Lang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter wants to take a breather but Lang is having none of it.
Lang wants to get back to his feet.
Lang scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Carter manages to mount him!
Carter punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lang is looking to improve his position but Carter isn't that keen on the idea.
Lang is in a horrible position here. Carter smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lang working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Carter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Carter controlling from the full mount.
Lang swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Carter controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Lang that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lang swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Carter looking to control and managing it successfully.
Carter scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lang throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
JT Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JT Carter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Snaps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urinus Limberdinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Limberdinkle has chosen BLUNT- The Iron Maiden as his entrance music. Urinus Limberdinkle will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Snaps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Urinus Limberdinkle!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snaps on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Limberdinkle. Limberdinkle obviously looking to wear him down.
Limberdinkle lands a head kick!
Limberdinkle throws a head kick that misses.
Limberdinkle cracks the inside of Snaps's front leg.
Snaps tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Limberdinkle throws a head kick that misses.
Limberdinkle doesn't manage to clinch there - Snaps circles away.
Limberdinkle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Limberdinkle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Snaps takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Limberdinkle goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Limberdinkle lands a big head kick that sends Snaps tumbling to the mat! Limberdinkle takes a step backwards and waves Snaps back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Snaps is rocked!
It looks like Bobby Snaps has been cut.
Urinus Limberdinkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Limberdinkle cracks the inside of Snaps's front leg.
Oh Snaps is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snaps is breathing heavily.
Limberdinkle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snaps.
Snaps seems to have got his legs back now.
Snaps sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snaps on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Limberdinkle. Limberdinkle obviously looking to wear him down.
Limberdinkle throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Snaps's head.
Limberdinkle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snaps looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Limberdinkle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Limberdinkle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Limberdinkle scores with a leg kick.
Limberdinkle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Limberdinkle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Snaps on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Limberdinkle delivers a nice body kick.
Limberdinkle lands with a kick to the temple. Snaps shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Crack! A monster head kick from Limberdinkle and Snaps falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Limberdinkle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Urinus Limberdinkle!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Willwerth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White comes to the cage accompanied by "Bring Out Your Dead" by Strung Out. Willwerth is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Justin Moore - I Could Kick Your Ass . Dennis Willwerth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jay White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dennis Willwerth!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willwerth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A jab from White misses.
Willwerth misses with a double jab.
Willwerth doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
Willwerth tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Willwerth. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Willwerth slips a jab from White.
Willwerth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Willwerth checks the leg kick.
White throws a good cross that connects.
White lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jay White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willwerth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Willwerth gets slowly back to his feet.
Willwerth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willwerth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Willwerth staying out of range there.
Willwerth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White scores with a punch to the head.
White swings for the body but Willwerth moves out of range.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Willwerth's shoulder, as Willwerth tries to avoid the shot.
Willwerth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Willwerth misses with a series of wild punches.
White throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from White does it's job there.
White feints and then cracks Willwerth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Willwerth down.
Willwerth ducks under a wild hook from White.
White throws a head kick but Willwerth moves out of range.
Willwerth misses with a kick to the body.
White misses with an uppercut. Willwerth saw that one coming.
White misses with an uppercut.
White stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
White scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a straight right.
Willwerth tried to score with a low kick but White checks it.
Willwerth lands a lovely overhand right.
Willwerth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White misses with a straight right.
White looks to land a right hand but Willwerth moved out of range.
Willwerth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but White swivels and escapes.
Jay White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Willwerth.
Willwerth throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Willwerth moves out of range as White strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Willwerth takes one on the button.
White throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Willwerth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
White digs a good body shot into Willwerth's ribs.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White looks to land a right hand but Willwerth moved out of range.
White misses with a two punch combination.
White misses with a combination
and Willwerth counters with a good low kick that White was not able to check.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Willwerth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay White dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Willwerth throws a leg kick
and White counters with a leg kick.
White on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Willwerth. Willwerth obviously looking to wear him down.
White throws a series of punches but Willwerth moves out of range.
Willwerth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
White fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Willwerth on the side of the head.
Willwerth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Willwerth manages to avoid it.
White misses with a low kick.
Willwerth throws the kick towards the body but White avoids it.
Willwerth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dennis Willwerth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from White misses
and Willwerth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by White misses
and Willwerth counters with a nice body kick.
Willwerth misses with a double jab.
Jay White is winning the standup battle so far.
Willwerth tries to score a power double leg takedown but White sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Willwerth somewhat.
White misses with a looping right.
Willwerth misses with an uppercut.
Willwerth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Willwerth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willwerth wants to clinch.
White wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Willwerth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Willwerth.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Willwerth moves away from the strike by White.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Willwerth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Willwerth.
A nice combination there by Willwerth.
Willwerth tries to clinch up.
Willwerth throws a half hearted mid kick.
White cracks a nice hook into Willwerth's ribs.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
Willwerth moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
Willwerth misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Willwerth throws a leg kick but White sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for White. That snapped Willwerth's head back.
A low kick from White misses
letting Willwerth counter with a right hand.
White misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Willwerth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Willwerth.
Willwerth moves away from the strike by White.
Willwerth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck White on the side of the head.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Willwerth was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Nice body punch from White.
White loads up on a big right hand but Willwerth slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Willwerth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
White looks to land a left hand but Willwerth moved out of range nicely.
Willwerth scores with a kick to the body.
Willwerth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White throws out a loose jab but Willwerth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Willwerth moves into the clinch.
Willwerth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Willwerth lands a hook that snaps the head of White backwards.
Willwerth blocks the elbow strike.
Willwerth lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Willwerth.
Willwerth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Willwerth cracks White with a nice body shot.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Willwerth uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Willwerth as the two fighters clinch.
White struggles to land a body shot inside as Willwerth controls his hands.
Willwerth blocking some punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Willwerth as the two fighters clinch.
Willwerth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Willwerth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Willwerth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willwerth digs a right hand into White's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on White's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Willwerth.
Willwerth lands a body shot.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Willwerth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Willwerth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Willwerth.
Willwerth gets through White's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
White is pressed up against the cage. Willwerth has hold of a leg and is looking to drag White down to the mat. White avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Willwerth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Willwerth throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
White misses with a body kick.
Willwerth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White circles away quickly and effectively.
Willwerth throws a hook but White blocks it.
White loads up on a big right hand but Willwerth slips the punch.
Willwerth misses with a combination
and White counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Willwerth.
A punch combination from Willwerth misses.
Willwerth dives in and grabs White's left leg, looking for a takedown. White pushes down on Willwerth's head and hops out.
White swings away with a leg kick that misses.
White is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
White moves out of range of the body kick from Willwerth.
Willwerth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Willwerth.
White throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Willwerth counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willwerth misses with the combination.
Willwerth throws a front kick aimed at White's knee but White avoids it well.
A low kick from Willwerth misses
and White counters with a straight right hand.
White fails to land with a series of punches.
Willwerth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
White throws a shot from downtown. Willwerth moves away and avoids it.
White thows a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by White.
White throws a sloppy head kick
and Willwerth counters with a series of strikes. White will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Willwerth misses with a low kick.
White throws a solid leg kick but Willwerth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at White.
A low kick from White is predictable there
and Willwerth counters with a two punch combo.
White scores with a three punch combo!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Willwerth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left and a right from Willwerth both land. Nice combination.
White fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Willwerth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Willwerth 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Willwerth!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Bower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bower's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Triple H Theme Song. Thomas has chosen Devil went down to Georgia as his entrance music. Dave Bower has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Bower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Thomas!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bower tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bower feints and as Thomas raises his hands in defense, Bower changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thomas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bower tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
Bower throwing strikes but missing.
Bower might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thomas working for a triangle but Bower defends it easily.
Bower looking to pass the guard.
Thomas looking for a guillotine here but Bower defends easily.
Bower trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bower lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bower scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bower sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bower works over Thomas with some ground and pound from guard.
Thomas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bower stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.
Bower controlling from the top position.
Thomas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bower controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bower content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Bower is working Thomas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bower doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bower manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bower looking to sit in guard and control but Thomas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bower escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thomas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bower trying to keep a closed guard but Thomas is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bower tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bower lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thomas!
Thomas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bower lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thomas hang on?
Bower is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thomas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Thomas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bower is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Bower connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bower pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Thomas is squirming around, avoiding Bower's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bower lands a heavy elbow.
Bower looking to control but Thomas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bower lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Thomas is working to get back to half guard.
Thomas squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Thomas working to try and regain half guard.
Thomas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bower working Thomas over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Bower dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bower throws a front kick aimed at Thomas's knee but Thomas avoids it well.
Bower bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thomas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bower throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bower misses with a head kick.
Bower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bower is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Bower pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bower.
Thomas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thomas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thomas as Bower tries to tie him up.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Bower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bower pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bower throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Bower.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
John Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bower has a takedown stuffed.
Dave Bower is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bower slips a straight right by Thomas.
Bower will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas throws a combination that misses
and Bower counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bower.
Bower lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Thomas pushes Bower back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Bower lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
A short uppercut from Thomas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bower.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Bower changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thomas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
John Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Bower closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thomas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bower tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thomas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bower seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas is trying to get back to full guard.
Bower performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thomas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thomas looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bower passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thomas!
Bower prevents Thomas from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Thomas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bower with a couple of short strikes.
Bower lands a nice shot to the head.
Bower lands a big elbow.
Thomas taking shots to the head.
Thomas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bower with shots to the head and body - Thomas looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bower with a couple of short strikes.
Bower lands a heavy elbow.
Bower has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thomas's face.
Bower lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thomas hang on?
Thomas working to try and regain half guard.
Bower controlling from mount.
Bower trying to control but Thomas is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Bower dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bower.
Bower wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.
Thomas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thomas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bower landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bower thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thomas looking for submissions off his back.
Bower seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bower not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thomas wants to get back to full guard.
Bower lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bower swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thomas counters with a one-two to the body.
Bower tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thomas has managed to clinch.
Bower is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomas has double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thomas.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bower.
Thomas throws the left hand but Bower avoids the punch easily.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Bower closes the distance and clinches up with Thomas, looking for a takedown. Bower pushes Thomas against the cage but Thomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bower slips a straight right by Thomas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bower tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bower decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bower seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thomas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thomas wants to get back to full guard.
Thomas actively working from the bottom here.
Thomas actively working from the bottom here.
Bower is working for a kimura but Thomas is defending it quite comfortably.
Thomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bower takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thomas actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bower fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bower takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bower works over Thomas's head and body with a nice combination.
Bower tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Bower fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Bower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bower on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dave Bower is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bower takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
John Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas scores with a jab to the head.
Bower takes one to the side of the head.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bower shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thomas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thomas throws a good cross that connects.
Thomas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Bower.
Bower misses with a hook.
Bower tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas scores with a head kick.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bower has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Bower!
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FIGHT
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