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King For A Day PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Banjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Johnson 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Banjo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Banjo in a clinch.
Banjo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Banjo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Banjo tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Banjo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Banjo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Banjo just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Banjo swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banjo pinned against the cage. Banjo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banjo is defending well for now.
Banjo is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Banjo is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A body shot lands from Banjo.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Banjo won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has Banjo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Banjo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Banjo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banjo's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Banjo slowing the pace effectively.
Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Banjo has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Banjo drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banjo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson won't allow Banjo to sweep him here.
Banjo working a defensive guard but Johnson passes into half guard.
Banjo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banjo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banjo wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Banjo is retaining full guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Banjo keeps moving.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banjo working for submissions but it's allowed Johnson to get to half guard.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Banjo won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Banjo's head back.
Banjo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Banjo counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Banjo.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Banjo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but Banjo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Banjo is breathing heavily.
Banjo wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Banjo from controlling successfully.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Banjo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Banjo from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jimmy Banjo.
Banjo stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banjo takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Banjo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Banjo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Banjo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Banjo tries to tie him up.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Banjo smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banjo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Banjo lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Banjo from controlling successfully.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Banjo tries to pass.
Johnson wants to hit a switch here but Banjo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Johnson there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Banjo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Johnson wants to hold on but Banjo pushes him away.
Banjo controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banjo with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Banjo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Banjo misses with a double jab
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banjo sprawls well. Banjo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banjo circles away quickly and effectively.
Steven Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banjo shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banjo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Banjo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Banjo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Banjo tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Banjo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Banjo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Johnson to the mat. Johnson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Banjo is having none of it.
Banjo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnson has his foot on Banjo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banjo works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand up but Banjo is controlling him.
Banjo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Johnson looking for subs off his back but Banjo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Banjo passes into side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Banjo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Banjo is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banjo breaks the clinch.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Banjo breaks from the clinch.
Johnson clinches up with Banjo and pushes him back against the cage.
Banjo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Banjo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banjo gets a double leg takedown into Johnson's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Banjo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Banjo 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Banjo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Antunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Mint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevor Mint 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruno Antunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trevor Mint!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mint throws a head kick but Antunes moves out of range.
Antunes misses with a hook.
Antunes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Antunes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Mint. Those never looked like landing.
Antunes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mint slips under a jab.
Mint gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mint is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mint blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Antunes gets underhooks to prevent Mint's takedown attempt.
Antunes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mint is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Antunes is defending well for now.
Antunes successfully pulls guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mint stands and steps away. Antunes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mint looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Antunes is fending him off so far but Mint persists. Nope, Antunes circles away and we're back to standing.
Bruno Antunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Mint.
Mint tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Antunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mint moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mint chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch combination from Antunes misses.
Antunes is breathing heavily.
Mint swats away the attempt to clinch by Antunes.
Nice takedown defense from Antunes. No joy for Mint on that attempt.
Mint circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mint shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Antunes pinned against the cage. Antunes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bruno Antunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antunes throws the kick towards the body but Mint avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mint pushes Antunes up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Antunes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mint's brow.
Antunes pulls guard.
Mint is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Antunes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mint scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mint wants to stand but Antunes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mint works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mint is trying to work for a kimura but Antunes is defending well.
Mint wants to free his trapped foot but Antunes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mint thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mint throws a strike but Antunes avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mint wants to stand but Antunes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antunes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mint.
Mint's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mint trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Antunes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mint trying to control the position from guard on top but Antunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Trevor Mint was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice sprawl there from Antunes as Mint shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Mint dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Antunes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mint paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mint is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mint throws a nice outside leg kick.
Antunes misses with a low kick as Mint jumps back.
Antunes misses with a body kick.
Antunes misses with a lunging right hand
and Mint counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mint connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mint throws a series of punches but Antunes moves out of range.
Antunes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Antunes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mint darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mint is pressing down on Antunes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Antunes is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mint with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mint is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mint moves into full mount! Antunes won't be happy about that!
Mint dominating with strikes here.
Mint landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mint unloading with bombs!
Antunes is squirming around, avoiding Mint's attempts to control the action.
Mint jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Antunes manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mint decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Antunes misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mint.
Mint is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Antunes's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mint has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Antunes defend it? Mint steps over the head and cranks it - Antunes is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mint!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trevor Mint!
After the big win, Trevor Mint made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Golden Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Gravity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Li 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary Gravity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Li!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li blocks a head kick by Gravity.
Gravity feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Li's calf.
Gravity defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Li.
Li tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gravity swivels and escapes.
Li bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gravity's head backwards.
No joy there for Li, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gravity stuffs the takedown attempt from Li. Li gets slowly back to his feet.
Gary Gravity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Li.
Gravity lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Li tries for a takedown but Gravity sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gravity keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gravity pinned against the cage. Gravity gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gravity with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gravity connects with a solid leg kick.
John Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gary Gravity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Li chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gravity can pounce on him.
Gravity clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gravity prevents the takedown attempt.
Gravity lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Li prevents a body shot from Gravity.
Gravity breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Li misses with a takedown attempt - Gravity sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gravity lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gravity scores with a nice body kick.
Li looks winded!
Gravity instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravity stalling against the cage.
Li prevents a body shot from Gravity.
Gravity swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gravity leaning against his opponent.
Gravity escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Li shoots in looking for a takedown. Gravity tries to sprawl out of it but Li keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gravity manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Li throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Li or perhaps it was just good defense by Gravity which made him look bad.
Li takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gravity scoring well with a low kick there.
Gravity leaves Li with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Li is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gravity is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Li.
Li fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gravity defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Li.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Gravity dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gravity thumps Li with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Gravity. No joy for Li on that attempt.
Li tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gravity feints and then cracks Li's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Li down.
Li throws a body punch but Gravity moves out of range.
Gravity looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gravity is looking to slow Li down with leg kicks.
Gravity buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gravity stuffs the takedown attempt from Li. Li gets slowly back to his feet.
Li is breathing heavily.
Gravity looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravity scoring well with a low kick there.
Gravity feints and then cracks Li's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Li down.
Li shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gravity as he avoids it easily.
Gary Gravity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Li.
Gravity looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gravity displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Li throws out the jab.
Gary Gravity is winning the standup battle so far.
Gravity cracks the inside of Li's front leg.
Gravity closes the distance and clinches.
Gravity struggles to land a body shot inside as Li controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gravity is defending well.
Li letting Gravity take a breather here.
Gravity breaks the clinch.
Gravity pushes Li up against the cage in a clinch.
Gravity misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gravity struggles to land a body shot inside as Li controls his hands.
Gravity breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Li digs a good hook to Gravity's body.
Li shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gravity counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gravity.
Li's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gravity has Li up against the cage in a clinch.
Gravity lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gravity presses Li against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gravity misses with the head strike.
Li has Gravity pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gravity manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gravity lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Li or not.
Gravity is pushing Li up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gravity is working Li over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravity pushes Li back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Li is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gravity pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gravity seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gravity lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gravity manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Gravity dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Gravity.
Li misses with a hook. Gravity ducked under it nicely.
Gravity uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Li.
Li chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gravity can pounce on him.
Nice takedown defense from Gravity. No joy for Li on that attempt.
John Li is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gravity lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Li fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Li takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gravity lands a nice leg kick that just misses Li's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravity goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Li takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gravity moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gravity throws a head kick that half lands.
Gravity moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Gravity there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Li chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gravity can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gravity.
Li takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Gravity tenderised Li's leg. Li is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gravity thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Li if he has to take too many more of those.
Li chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gravity can pounce on him.
Gravity connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Gravity.
Good leg kick by Gravity there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gravity moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Gravity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravity lands a nice leg kick that just misses Li's sensitive parts.
Gravity dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Li. That did some damage!
Gravity lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gravity thumps Li with a low kick.
Gravity lands a leg kick that knocks Li off balance momentarily.
Li tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gravity lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gravity buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gravity.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Gravity.
Gravity scoring well with a low kick there.
Gravity lands a head kick!
Li chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gravity can pounce on him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Gravity. That's going to slow Li down.
Gravity lands a leg kick that knocks Li off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Gravity showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gravity 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Gravity!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Boone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Parrish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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18
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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18
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Boone!
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, Rob Parrish!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boone throws a series of strikes that have Parrish backpedaling.
Boone throws a jab when Parrish was well out of range.
Boone jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boone throws a shot from downtown. Parrish moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Boone misses its intended target.
Boone missing with a left hand there. Parrish was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boone lands a nice shot that snaps Parrish's head back.
Boone throws a right hand that Parrish ducks under and follows up with a left that Parrish also avoids with ease.
Boone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parrish shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Parrish takes one on the button.
Boone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Parrish on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parrish moves out of range as Boone strikes.
Boone lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Parrish falls backwards - clearly groggy! Boone dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Boone!
Robert Boone spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jhonny Abdu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Talbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jhonny Abdu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jhonny Abdu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Talbert!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Talbert.
Abdu misses with a wild body shot.
Talbert feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Talbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Talbert is looking to pass into half guard but Abdu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Abdu is in guard.
Abdu is looking to stand up but Talbert won't let him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Talbert just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Abdu misses.
Abdu misses the jab.
Talbert keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Talbert slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jhonny Abdu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdu lands a two punch combo.
Talbert closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Abdu to the mat! Abdu manages to get full guard.
Talbert postures up in Abdu's guard and throws a big left but Abdu blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talbert trying to control but Abdu is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdu is looking to stand up but Talbert isn't so interested in that idea.
Talbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Talbert must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sam Talbert wasn't active enough on the ground.
Abdu misses with a kick to the body.
Talbert scores with a jab to the head.
Jhonny Abdu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdu gets caught flat footed, as Talbert shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Abdu keeping moving, preventing Talbert from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talbert wants to pass the guard but Abdu is keeping the position.
Abdu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Talbert looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sam Talbert was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Abdu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talbert scores with a nice strike.
Abdu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abdu looks to land a body kick but Talbert moved away.
Talbert lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Abdu backs up against the cage.
A punch combination from Abdu misses.
Talbert tries to move into range but Abdu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Talbert takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Talbert moves out of range of the strikes.
Abdu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Abdu.
Talbert's jab looks to have found its range, popping Abdu under the eye.
Talbert ducks under a wild hook from Abdu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Talbert moves away from the strike by Abdu.
Good shot there by Talbert.
Talbert connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Abdu takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Talbert will probably get the nod.
That's time! Abdu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Talbert dives in and scores a takedown into Abdu's guard.
Talbert tries to free his leg and advance position but Abdu is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Talbert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Talbert wants to control from the top but Abdu keeps moving.
Talbert won't allow Abdu to get back to his feet.
Talbert tries to free his leg and advance position but Abdu is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Talbert lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Talbert.
Some wild striking there from Abdu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talbert lands a right hook to the body.
Abdu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Talbert connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Abdu momentarily.
Talbert tests Abdu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Talbert scores with a hook to the body. Abdu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Abdu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jhonny Abdu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abdu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Talbert will feel that in the morning.
Talbert has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Talbert changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Abdu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Talbert tries to move to full mount but Abdu actually manages to regain half guard.
Abdu is refusing to be controlled, as Talbert sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdu is trying to stand up here but Talbert is controlling him well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talbert is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Talbert is pressing down on Abdu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abdu is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sam Talbert wasn't active enough on the ground.
Talbert ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A left and a right from Talbert both land. Nice combination.
Abdu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Talbert counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Abdu's guard now.
Talbert throwing strikes but missing.
Talbert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Talbert scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talbert engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Talbert looking to pass the 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!
Talbert wants to control from the top but Abdu keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sam Talbert has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Abdu misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Talbert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Abdu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Talbert dips to his left and cracks Abdu with an uppercut!
Talbert scores with a body shot.
Talbert fails with a takedown attempt.
Abdu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Abdu throws a body punch but Talbert moves out of range.
Talbert digs a good body shot into Abdu's ribs.
Abdu looks to score with a jab to the body but Talbert is just out of range.
Talbert punishes Abdu's body with a nice straight punch.
Abdu throws a series of punches but Talbert moves out of range.
Talbert throws a shot to the body.
Talbert throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talbert scores with a punch to the head.
Talbert swings for the body but Abdu moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Talbert.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdu misses the shot to the body.
Abdu looks to land a combination but Talbert avoids it well.
Abdu throws a nice looking combination but Talbert bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Talbert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abdu circles away quickly and effectively.
Talbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abdu misses with a hook
and Talbert counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Talbert looking to sit in guard and control but Abdu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sam Talbert has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abdu stands up and waves to Talbert to follow him.
Talbert throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Talbert.
Talbert showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abdu.
Abdu misses with a double jab.
Sam Talbert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abdu takes a swing at Talbert's ribcage but misses.
Abdu throws out a loose jab but Talbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abdu looks to land a combination but Talbert avoids it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Abdu.
Abdu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, jab by Talbert - just one landing.
Sloppy strikes from Abdu. Those never looked like landing.
Talbert lands a jab to Abdu's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talbert cracks Abdu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Talbert with a nice cross.
Talbert cracks a nice hook into Abdu's ribs.
Abdu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abdu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Talbert looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Abdu!
Talbert scoring with punches and elbows.
Abdu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Talbert.
Abdu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Talbert seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jhonny Abdu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Talbert prevents Abdu from escaping the position.
An elbow from Talbert crashes against the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talbert creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A lull in the action here as Talbert stalls from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Talbert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Talbert has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Talbert!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erkesh Shakeev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butter Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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25
203 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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28
205 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erkesh Shakeev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butter Bean!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakeev lands with an uppercut that bounces Bean off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Butter Bean has been cut.
Shakeev feints and then cracks Bean's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bean down.
Bean looking to score a takedown here. Shakeev is defending well but Bean drives through and ends up in Shakeev's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bean decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bean with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shakeev tries to bum rush Bean with a series of wild strikes but Bean uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bean thows a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakeev throws a right hand that Bean ducks under and follows up with a left that Bean also avoids with ease.
Bean misses with a few strikes there.
Bean drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shakeev is breathing heavily.
Bean stands and steps away. Shakeev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bean dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shakeev slips a jab from Bean.
Bean shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bean postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Shakeev to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean feints and as Shakeev raises his hands in defense, Bean changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bean decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bean misses with a few strikes there.
Bean changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shakeev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bean decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Bean scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bean shoots in and bounces Shakeev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shakeev wants to stand up but Bean is controlling him.
Bean stands up and waves to Shakeev to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bean looks to score with a jab to the body but Shakeev is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Bean.
Bean cracks a nice hook into Shakeev's ribs.
Bean stuns Shakeev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Butter Bean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bean throws a right hand that Shakeev ducks under and follows up with a left that Shakeev also avoids with ease.
Bean fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shakeev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bean scores with a nice strike.
Bean shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bean gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean thuds a left hand into Shakeev's body.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakeev moves away.
Bean throws a hook but Shakeev avoids it easily.
Bean lands with a good body shot.
Shakeev misses with a straight right.
Shakeev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bean misses with a double jab.
Bean closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shakeev quickly recovers to half guard.
Bean stands up and beckons Shakeev to join him on the feet.
Nice cross by Bean.
Shakeev throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bean, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bean punishes Shakeev's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bean lands a jab to the nose.
Shakeev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bean fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shakeev to the ground. Bean is now in Shakeev's guard.
Bean stands up from Shakeev's guard - Bean perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bean swings for the body but Shakeev moves out of range.
Bean is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shakeev rather than just go for the knockout.
Bean takes a swing at Shakeev's ribcage but misses.
Shakeev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bean throws out the jab.
Bean closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shakeev did well to prevent Bean getting side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bean stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Shakeev throws a right hand that Bean ducks under and follows up with a left that Bean also avoids with ease.
Bean takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butter Bean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Butter Bean's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bean looking to score a takedown here. Shakeev is defending well but Bean drives through and ends up in Shakeev's guard.
Bean stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bean fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shakeev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Erkesh Shakeev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shakeev tries to sprawl but Bean drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bean gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bean thows a body shot but no joy.
Shakeev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bean scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shakeev in his tracks.
Bean misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shakeev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bean feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shakeevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bean scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bean decides to return to a standing position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bean is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shakeev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean lands a body shot.
Bean throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shakeev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bean is in Shakeev's guard.
Bean stands and steps away. Shakeev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Shakeev scores with a head kick.
Bean throws a one two combo.
Bean takes a swing at Shakeev's ribcage but misses.
Bean swings widly with a right hand
and Shakeev counters with a nice uppercut.
Bean misses with a wild body shot.
Butter Bean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shakeev scores with a head kick.
Bean fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bean lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shakeev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bean shoots in and bounces Shakeev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Bean stands up and waves to Shakeev to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakeev throws a right and a left that Bean avoids nicely.
Bean lands a nice shot to the body.
Bean throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bean works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bean stuns Shakeev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bean scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shakeev was well out of range. Poor timing from Bean.
Bean lands a nice shot to the body.
Shakeev defending well as Bean loads up on a big left hand.
Shakeev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shakeev throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bean was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shakeev is looking to regain half guard here but Bean keeps moving and retains side control.
Bean stands up and beckons Shakeev to his feet.
Nice body punch from Bean.
Bean scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shakeev in his tracks.
Shakeev tries to sprawl but Bean drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shakeev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bean decides to return to a standing position.
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!
Shakeev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Butter Bean has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean stands up and waves to Shakeev to follow him.
Bean with a jab.
Shakeev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bean jabs Shakeev right on the nose. Shakeev blinks but takes it well.
Shakeev avoids the body shot from Bean.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bean.
Bean throws a right hand that Shakeev ducks under and follows up with a left that Shakeev also avoids with ease.
Shakeev moves away from the strike by Bean.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shakeev throws a low kick but Bean avoids it.
Bean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shakeev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bean throws a right hand that Shakeev ducks under and follows up with a left that Shakeev also avoids with ease.
Shakeev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butter Bean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Butter Bean's cut.
That's time! Shakeev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Shakeev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shakeev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bean.
Bean scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shakeev is trying to stand.
Bean decides to return to a standing position.
Shakeev takes one on the button.
Bean lands a right hook to the body.
Bean shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shakeev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shakeev tries to buck Bean off but Bean is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bean decides to stand back up. Bean steps back and let's Shakeev get back to his feet.
Bean gets a double leg takedown into Shakeev's guard.
Bean won't allow Shakeev to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shakeev, up you get!
Bean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bean fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bean gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shakeev throws a head kick that misses.
Bean lands a nice hook to Shakeev's body. Shakeev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Bean as he connects with a hook.
Bean gets the takedown into side control.
Bean has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bean throws a big shot that misses.
Bean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shakeev.
Bean scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shakeev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bean thows a body shot but no joy.
Bean scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bean sizes up Shakeev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bean is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shakeev's half guard.
Bean decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Bean shoots for a takedown but Shakeev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bean throws a hook to the side of Shakeev's head but Shakeev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shakeev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shakeev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bean moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shakeev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bean clobbers Shakeev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bean scores with the left hand. Shakeev knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean scores with a decent looking hook.
Bean tests Shakeev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bean looks to throw the jab but Shakeev is out of range.
Shakeev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bean throws a jab when Shakeev was well out of range.
Bean missing with a left hand there. Shakeev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shakeev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bean lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bean lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shakeev backs up against the cage.
Shakeev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shakeev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shakeev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bean scores with a jab to the head.
Bean lands a jab to Shakeev's midsection.
Shakeev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean just misses with a punch to the body.
Bean manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shakeev on his heels. He'll look to pass Shakeev's guard now, I'm sure.
Bean decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bean fails with the takedown.
Erkesh Shakeev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butter Bean.
Bean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shakeev as he avoids it easily.
Bean throws a lazy uppercut
and Shakeev counters with a head kick. That will keep Bean thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bean closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shakeev did well to prevent Bean getting side control.
Bean gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Horrible takedown by Bean or perhaps it was just good defense by Shakeev which made him look bad.
Shakeev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bean eats them both and turns towards Shakeev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Butter Bean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bean has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butter Bean!
Butter Bean tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Lodano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaire Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas Lodano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucas Lodano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zaire Hudson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lodano misses with a body shot.
Hudson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lodano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lodano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hudson slips a jab and a cross from Lodano.
Lodano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lodano scores with a shot to the body.
Lodano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hudson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lodano.
Lodano lands a nice looking body shot.
Lodano misses with a body shot.
Hudson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lodano wants to clinch up but Hudson keeps it at a distance.
Lucas Lodano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hudson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lodano looks to score with a jab to the body but Hudson is just out of range.
Hudson leaves Lodano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodano doesn't manage to clinch there - Hudson circles away.
Lodano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lodano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hudson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Lodano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lodano is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hudson misses the target.
Hudson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lodano's waist but Lodano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hudson off to one side.
Hudson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lodano swivels and escapes.
Lodano throws a nice looking combination but Hudson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hudson defending well as Lodano loads up on a big left hand.
Lodano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lodano connects with a body shot that sends Hudson's belly button to the back.
Lodano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hudson has a takedown stuffed.
Lodano is looking to wear down Hudson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hudson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lodano is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson avoids the body shot from Lodano.
A shot to the liver by Lodano. Beautiful body shot.
Lodano looks for a takedown but Hudson sprawls well.
Hudson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hudson.
Lodano throws a low kick, looking for Hudson's leg but Hudson calmly moves out of range.
Lodano wants to clinch up but Hudson keeps it at a distance.
Hudson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lodano throws a lazy right hand but Hudson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hudson shoots in but Lodano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lodano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hudson somewhat.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hudson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lodano punishes Hudson's body with a nice straight punch.
Lodano lands a lovely overhand right.
Lodano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hudson shoots in but Lodano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lodano tries a head kick but it misses.
Hudson misses with a takedown attempt - Lodano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lodano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hudson counters with a crisp one two that drops Lodano! Hudson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lodano to his feet! Lodano is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lodano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hudson.
Hudson shoots for a double leg takedown but Lodano sprawls well. He's pushed Hudson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hudson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lodano tries to avoid it but Hudson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lodano to the ground. Lodano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hudson is defended easily by Lodano.
Lodano looks to land a combination. Hudson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hudson shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice sprawl there from Lodano as Hudson shoots in.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lodano. Hudson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lodano but Lodano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zaire Hudson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lodano misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Lodano.
Hudson throws a head kick that misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hudson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hudson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lodano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hudson dodges the punch combination from Lodano.
Lodano connects with a body shot.
Lodano lands with a good body shot.
Lodano shoots for a double leg takedown but Hudson sprawls well. He's pushed Lodano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hudson stuffs the takedown.
Hudson throws a one two combo.
It looks like Lucas Lodano has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hudson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lodano's guard.
Lodano could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hudson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hudson working some strikes from top position.
Hudson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hudson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hudson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hudson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lodano's head.
Hudson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hudson advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson works to advance to full mount. Lodano defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
BOOM! Hudson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hudson is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Lodano is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Lodano flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Hudson anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Lodano and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Hudson slips an arm under Lodano chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Hudson has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Hudson is squeezing on Lodano like an anaconda would it's prey. Lodano fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zaire Hudson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Glenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glenn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Seven Nation Army kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Nelson!
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, Keith Glenn!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Glenn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Glenn throws a low kick but Nelson moves out of range easily.
Nelson misses with a looping right.
Glenn is looking to clinch.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nelson jabs Glenn right on the nose. Glenn blinks but takes it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nelson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nelson staying out of range there.
Glenn wants to clinch up but Nelson keeps it at a distance.
Glenn is looking to clinch but Nelson is avoiding it.
Glenn shoots in but Nelson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Glenn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nelson taking some punishment here, with Glenn in his half guard.
Glenn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Glenn is trying to control the action in half guard but Nelson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nelson taking some punishment here, with Glenn in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenn moves into full mount! Nelson won't be happy about that!
Glenn breaks from Nelson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Glenn lands with some strikes.
It looks like Roy Nelson has been cut.
Glenn tries to control but Nelson wriggling away.
Glenn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glenn trying to control but Nelson is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glenn working the ground and pound effectively.
Nelson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Glenn controlling the pace for now.
Glenn lands a big shot there that rocks Nelson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Glenn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Glenn working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nelson tries to hold on but Glenn pushes him away.
Glenn looking to control but Nelson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Glenn with shots to the head and body - Nelson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nelson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Glenn is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nelson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glenn lands a big elbow.
Roy Nelson's cut is getting worse.
Glenn pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Roy Nelson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roy Nelson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Keith Glenn!
Keith Glenn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Ryan Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Ryan Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drago rushes Roberts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roberts breaks from the clinch.
Drago pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roberts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Roberts avoids the body shot from Drago.
Roberts misses with a few strikes there.
Roberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roberts throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Drago.
Drago lands a right hook to the body.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses.
Roberts lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Drago moves in looking to clinch but Roberts pushes him off.
Drago throws a series of punches but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drago moves in looking to clinch but Roberts pushes him off.
Roberts slips a jab and a cross from Drago.
Nice sprawl there from Drago as Roberts shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts walks into a straight right hand from Drago.
Roberts misses with a two punch combination.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Drago. Those never looked like landing.
Roberts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roberts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roberts ducks right into an uppercut from Drago.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Decent striking displayed by Roberts there.
Roberts throws a head kick but Drago moves out of range.
Roberts fails with the takedown.
A combination from Drago does no damage.
Drago tries to clinch up but Roberts circles away and keeps his distance.
Roberts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Drago to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts avoids the head kick by Drago.
Joey Ryan Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Drago. Those never looked like landing.
Drago goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago moves into the clinch.
Drago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Drago wants to break free but Roberts has control.
Drago is looking to break free of the clinch but Roberts has double underhooks.
Roberts wants to break free but Drago has control.
Roberts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drago moves into range and clinches up with Roberts.
Drago changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Roberts fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Drago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roberts moves out of range of the body kick from Drago.
Drago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drago misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Drago breaks from the clinch.
Drago blocks a jab.
Roberts throws a right and a left that Drago avoids nicely.
Drago pushes Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.
Drago has had enough of the clinch but Roberts keeps him there for the moment.
Drago is trying to force a seperation but Roberts has the dominant position.
A short right from Drago on the inside.
Roberts tries to circle away but Drago has him pinned against the cage.
Drago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drago gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Drago tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roberts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Drago ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Drago no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Drago scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Drago clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drago has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Roberts uses from the top position.
Roberts trying to stand up but can't free himself from Drago's guard.
Roberts will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Drago has his feet on Roberts's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Drago throws a series of punches but Roberts avoids them all with ease.
Drago tries to clinch up but Roberts circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roberts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drago throws a series of punches but Roberts moves out of range.
No joy there for Drago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drago clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Drago.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Drago tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roberts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drago misses with the combination.
Roberts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drago throws out the jab.
Roberts slips a jab and a cross from Drago.
Roberts feints a jab promting Drago to slip. Roberts then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Drago slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Roberts swinging wildly here.
Roberts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drago misses with a two punch combination.
Roberts feints a jab promting Drago to slip. Roberts then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Drago slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Drago dodges the punch combination from Roberts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago looks to land a combination. Roberts sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Roberts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roberts takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roberts shoots in but Drago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drago swinging wildly here.
A combination from Drago does no damage.
Drago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drago misses with a leg kick.
Roberts walks into a stiff left hand from Drago.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drago keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roberts's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago working hard to break the clinch.
Drago manages to break the clinch.
Drago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drago rushes Roberts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roberts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drago has him pressed against the cage.
Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drago throws a nice looking combination but Roberts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drago throws a leg kick but Roberts moved away.
Drago rushes Roberts and presses him up against the cage.
Drago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drago tries to clinch but Roberts moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts misses with a head kick.
Drago misses with a two punch combination.
Ivan Drago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drago lands with a nice combination. Roberts backs away looking to recover.
Drago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drago lands a jab to Roberts's midsection.
Drago throws a series of strikes that have Roberts backpedaling.
Sloppy strikes from Roberts. Those never looked like landing.
Roberts digs a good body shot into Drago's ribs.
Drago tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roberts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drago clinches with his opponent.
Drago wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Roberts wants to break free but Drago has control.
Drago pulls Roberts into guard.
Drago is pulling down on Roberts's head. It's preventing any offense from Roberts, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Drago, up you get!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses.
Drago is looking to chop away at Roberts's legs.
Drago misses with a wild combination.
Drago missing with a left hand there. Roberts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drago misses with a series of wild punches.
Roberts slips a jab and a cross from Drago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Drago tries a low kick but Roberts avoids it.
Drago takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roberts throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Roberts throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Drago misses with a double jab.
Drago tries to move into range but Roberts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roberts shoots in and drives through. Drago sprawls well.
Roberts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts throws a sloppy head kick and Drago moves out of range easily.
Drago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joey Ryan Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drago takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Roberts checks the leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drago misses with a body kick.
Drago is looking to score with low kicks.
Drago throws a low kick, looking for Roberts's leg but Roberts calmly moves out of range.
Drago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago moves into the clinch.
Drago pulls guard effortlessly.
Roberts has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Drago is proving hard to escape from.
Roberts wants to stand and escape but instead Drago has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Drago controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roberts wants to stand up but Drago is controlling him.
Drago decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Roberts, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago scores with a hook to the body. Roberts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drago moves in looking to clinch but Roberts pushes him off.
Roberts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drago fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roberts.
Drago punishes Roberts's body with a nice straight punch.
Drago scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drago swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Drago fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roberts is out of range.
Drago misses with a wild combination.
Drago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Drago. That's going to slow Roberts down.
Drago misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Drago misses with a double jab
and Roberts makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Drago really felt that one!
Drago wants to clinch up but Roberts keeps it at a distance.
Drago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drago sprawls well. Drago wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Ryan Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drago wants to clinch up but Roberts keeps it at a distance.
Roberts slips a jab and a cross from Drago.
Drago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Roberts does no damage.
Drago does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Roberts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Drago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts lands with a kick to the temple. Drago shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A leg kick checked by Drago.
Drago pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Roberts back to the cage. Drago follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Roberts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drago.
Roberts misses with a double jab
and Drago counters with a three punch combo that has Roberts backing up. Roberts nods at Drago to acknowledge the strikes.
Roberts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drago.
Drago takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Drago is looking to chop away at Roberts's legs.
A punch combination from Drago misses.
Drago on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drago pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Drago misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ivan Drago just about did enough to take it.
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. This is the final round!
Drago throws a leg kick which misses Roberts's front leg but catches the back leg as Roberts tries to avoid it.
Drago takes a kick to the side of the head.
Roberts throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Drago.
Roberts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Drago closes the distance and pushes Roberts back into the cage.
Drago keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roberts's efforts to push away.
Drago has Roberts pressed against the cage, preventing Roberts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Roberts wants to break free but Drago has control.
Roberts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drago breaks the clinch.
Drago tries a low kick but Roberts avoids it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Roberts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drago swivels and escapes.
Roberts keeps the fight on the outside.
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Drago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts tries to keep at a distance but Drago has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Roberts's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roberts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roberts wants it to stay on the feet.
Drago looks to land a combination but Roberts avoids it well.
Drago fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Roberts on the side of the head.
Drago throws out a leg kick but Roberts moves out of range and Drago only half commits.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drago looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
Drago forces Roberts back against the cage and clinches.
Joey Ryan Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drago tries to score with a low kick but Roberts moves his leg out of the way.
Roberts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drago pinned against the cage. Drago gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Drago moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drago.
Roberts looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drago jumps into guard, dragging Roberts to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drago is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Roberts wants to stand and escape but instead Drago has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Drago advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts strikes from the bottom but Drago passes into mount!
Roberts is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Drago in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Drago controlling his opponent.
Ivan Drago is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Drago sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
You get the feeling that Roberts really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Roberts on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Roberts tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago content just to control the position here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Roberts's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Drago content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Drago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Drago has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 36:40
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 36:40
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 36:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Drago!
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