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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boss Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snake Eyezz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snake Eyezz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boss Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Snake Eyezz!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer fails with a takedown attempt.
Boxer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eyezz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boxer dives in for a single leg takedown but Eyezz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boss Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eyezz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boxer tries to get to full guard but Eyezz has control of the leg.
Eyezz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boxer's head.
Boxer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Eyezz on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Eyezz is pushing down on Boxer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boxer is fighting to maintain full guard but Eyezz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Eyezz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eyezz thows a huge punch but Boxer dodges it nicely.
Eyezz content to control rather than advance.
Boxer trying to hold on to Eyezz's head to control him but Eyezz postures up.
Eyezz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eyezz passes the guard and advances to mount!
Eyezz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Eyezz controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Eyezz manages to capitalize on a mistake by Boxer to take his back!
Eyezz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Boxer knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Boxer for a finish.
Eyezz throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Boxer wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eyezz looking for the choke from the back.
Boxer tries to escape but Eyezz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Eyezz controls the position.
Boxer looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxer is trying to stand back up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boxer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Eyezz.
Boxer is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Eyezz gets his way!
Boxer tries to escape but Eyezz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eyezz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Boxer doesn't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snake Eyezz dominated that round.
That's time! Boxer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boxer tries to close the distance and clinch but Eyezz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boxer dodges the punch combination from Eyezz.
As Eyezz looks to move away, Boxer throws a big counter combo but Eyezz just gets out of the way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Eyezz.
Boss Boxer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eyezz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boxer counters with a left and a right that stings Eyezz.
Boxer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boxer sets himself, and Eyezz steps forward looking for the clinch! Boxer avoids it this time.
Eyezz looks to land a combination but Boxer avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer tries to clinch up but Eyezz circles away and keeps his distance.
Eyezz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boxer as he jumps to the side.
Boxer tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eyezz shoots in and drives through. Boxer sprawls well.
Eyezz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eyezz is breathing heavily.
Boxer dives in for a single leg takedown but Eyezz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Eyezz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boxer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eyezz somewhat.
Boss Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Snake Eyezz.
Boxer tries for a takedown but Eyezz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eyezz shoots in for a takedown but Boxer shows good takedown defense.
Eyezz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boxer shoots in for a takedown but Eyezz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boxer fails with the takedown.
Boxer shoots for a double leg takedown but Eyezz sprawls well. He's pushed Boxer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eyezz clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eyezz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eyezz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boxer scores with a shot to the body.
Boxer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxer shoots for a double leg takedown but Eyezz sprawls well. He's pushed Boxer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boxer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boxer duly obliges.
Boxer misses with a double jab.
Boxer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eyezz's waist but Eyezz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boxer off to one side.
Eyezz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boxer, pushing him back against the cage.
Eyezz is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eyezz pulls guard successfully.
Boxer trying to control the position from guard on top but Eyezz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eyezz working for a triangle but Boxer defends it easily.
Eyezz has a closed guard, preventing Boxer from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Eyezz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boxer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boxer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boxer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Eyezz tries to strike from the bottom.
Boxer trying to control but Eyezz is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Eyezz working for a triangle but Boxer defends it easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boxer tries to clinch up.
Eyezz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Boss Boxer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Eyezz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boxer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Eyezz pulls Boxer in close to prevent any damage.
Eyezz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boxer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boxer is fighting to break Eyezz's control of his arms but Eyezz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Eyezz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boxer throws a leg kick which misses Eyezz's front leg but catches the back leg as Eyezz tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eyezz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eyezz clinches up against the cage.
Eyezz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Eyezz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boxer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boxer lands an elbow inside that Eyezz shrugs off.
It looks like Snake Eyezz has been cut.
Boxer jumps guard but Eyezz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boxer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eyezz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boxer fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boss Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eyezz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boxer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boxer stalling in the clinch but Eyezz improves position.
Boxer manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eyezz closes the distance and clinches up with Boxer, looking for a takedown. Eyezz pushes Boxer against the cage but Boxer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Eyezz looks to move away, Boxer throws a big counter combo but Eyezz just gets out of the way.
Eyezz tries to clinch up but Boxer circles away and keeps his distance.
Eyezz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boxer has a takedown stuffed.
Eyezz tries to keep at a distance but Boxer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boxer is working for takedown but Eyezz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boxer lands a nice shot to the body.
Eyezz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boxer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Boxer.
Boxer jumps guard but Eyezz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boxer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eyezz smiles and moves away.
Boxer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eyezz defends it nicely.
Boxer tries to keep at a distance but Eyezz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Eyezz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boxer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eyezz is trying to maintain a safe position but Boxer gets an underhook and turns Eyezz into the cage.
Boxer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Boxer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boxer is trying to keep Eyezz in close.
Snake Eyezz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eyezz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boxer is looking for a triangle but Eyezz pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eyezz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boss Boxer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boxer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jared Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephens has chosen Renegade by (hed)PE as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Craig Stephens will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jared Moore!
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, Craig Stephens!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moore has managed to clinch.
Moore tries to throw a body punch but Stephens avoids it by throwing Moore back against the cage.
Stephens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stephens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moore lands a body punch.
Stephens is trying to maintain a safe position but Moore gets an underhook and turns Stephens into the cage.
Moore tries to throw a body punch but Stephens avoids it by throwing Moore back against the cage.
Moore will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stephens up against the cage.
Moore pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore keeping full guard, as Stephens tries to pass.
Stephens decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Moore, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stephens closes the distance and pushes Moore back into the cage.
Stephens prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moore stalling.
Moore trying to land knees to the body.
Moore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stephens avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stephens is pressed up against the cage. Moore has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stephens down to the mat. Stephens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Stephens does no damage.
A right-left combo lands from Stephens.
It looks like Jared Moore has been cut.
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moore.
A jab lands there for Stephens.
Moore checks a low kick from Stephens.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stephens. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stephens scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Stephens tries a head kick but it misses.
Stephens moves into the clinch.
Moore can't get the takedown.
Moore has hold of one of Stephens's legs. Stephens is fighting the takedown attempt but Moore gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Stephens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moore stopping the sweep attempt from Stephens.
Stephens wants to get back to his feet but Moore is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore landing with the ground and pound.
Moore throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore landing some decent shots from guard.
Moore throwing strikes but missing.
Moore gets to his feet. Stephens looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stephens gets a clinch.
Stephens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moore.
Moore tries to land knees in the clinch but Stephens avoids the damage to the body.
Moore is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stephens kicks Moore off and gets back to his feet.
Stephens displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Stephens drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moore wants to sweep here but Stephens controlling him for the moment.
Stephens stays in close to Moore's body and controls the position.
Stephens gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A head kick misses from Stephens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Stephens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jared Moore's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Moore avoids the head kick by Stephens.
Moore dives in for a single leg takedown but Stephens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stephens moves into the clinch.
Moore has Stephens pressed against the cage, preventing Stephens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moore lands a nice elbow.
Stephens can't break the clinch.
Stephens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moore is stalling here.
Stephens working hard to break the clinch.
Moore tries to throw a body punch but Stephens avoids it by throwing Moore back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens looking to slow down the pace here.
Stephens can't break the clinch.
Moore tries to pull guard but Stephens won't allow it.
Moore wants to take the fight to the mat but Stephens manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore jumps guard but Stephens stands there with Moore around his waist. Moore gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stephens is trying to stall.
Stephens is trying to break free.
Moore fails to pull guard.
Stephens working hard to break the clinch.
Moore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stephens is trying to push Moore away but Moore has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moore drags the fight down to the ground.
Stephens wants to stand but Moore is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stephens controls the pace.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stephens working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Stephens is looking to stand up but Moore won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stephens gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stephens misses with a kick to the body.
No luck for Moore with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stephens throws a series of punches but Moore moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moore is looking to counter the offense by Stephens and move into the clinch.
Stephens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stephens just misses with a punch to the body.
Stephens shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moore is trying to defend but Stephens finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stephens lands with a punch from half guard.
Stephens decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stephens.
Moore throws a big counter combination but Stephens scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stephens clinches with his opponent.
Moore utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stephens avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Craig Stephens seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Moore drags the fight down to the ground.
Stephens gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moore changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stephens has managed to clinch.
Stephens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stephens is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Moore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moore tries to pull guard but Stephens forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stephens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Moore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Stephens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jared Moore's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Stephens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stephens clinches.
Moore tries a body shot but Stephens blocks it.
Moore lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stephens wants to get back to his feet.
Moore lands with a punch from half guard.
Moore wants to control but Stephens is keeping him busy.
Moore not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stephens wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens is staying active underneath Moore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stephens is trying to maintain the position but Moore is very close to passing his half guard.
Stephens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens is trying to stand up here but Moore is controlling him well.
Stephens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moore is trying to control the action in half guard but Stephens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stephens has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stephens pulls Moore into guard.
Moore looking to pass the guard.
Stephens uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Stephens closes the distance and clinches.
Stephens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to pull guard but Stephens forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Moore has Stephens pushed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moore tries for a takedown. No joy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stephens has had enough of the clinch but Moore keeps him there for the moment.
Stephens is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stephens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moore prevents Stephens from breaking the clinch.
Stephens is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Moore has Stephens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stephens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Moore.
Moore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stephens pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Moore is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stephens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stephens throws an elbow but misses.
Moore leaning his opponent against the cage.
Moore lands a takedown into guard.
Stephens has his feet on Moore's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Craig Stephens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stephens rushes Moore and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to work over Stephens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stephens trying to control the position but instead, Moore has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stephens into the cage.
Stephens is looking to break free of the clinch but Moore has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Stephens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moore wants to take the fight to the mat but Stephens manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stephens wants to stall.
Moore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Stephens.
Jared Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moore moves to clinch but Stephens breaks away
and Stephens counters with a series of strikes. Moore will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Stephens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stephens 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Stephens!
Craig Stephens gave a mention to EVOLUTION Clothing LKO in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Bundles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matvei Polzin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Polzin has chosen Beast as his entrance music. Matvei Polzin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ray Bundles's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Bundles!
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, Matvei Polzin!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundles throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Polzin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bundles won't be happy with that.
Bundles pushes Polzin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Polzin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
You can see the frustration on Bundles's face as Polzin controls the position.
Bundles is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Polzin take his back! Uh oh - Polzin has got a rear naked choke here! Bundles is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matvei Polzin!
Post fight, Matvei Polzin stared into the camera and said 'Ah yes, Ray gave me good fight. But I was stronger. Who is next?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nobuhiro Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Artillius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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26
209 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nobuhiro Nakamura!
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, Maximus Artillius!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches.
Nakamura lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nakamura slowing the pace effectively.
Nakamura lands a nice knee to the body.
Artillius is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nakamura to keep the fight standing.
Nakamura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nakamura lands a shoulder strike.
Nakamura will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Artillius up against the cage.
Artillius takes a shot to the head.
Nakamura scores with a hook to the body.
Artillius looks winded!
Nakamura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nakamura pushes Artillius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura scores with a shoulder strike.
Artillius is rocked!
Nakamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Artillius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Artillius is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakamura finish him?
Nakamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Artillius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakamura throws a punch but it's blocked by Artillius.
Nakamura throws a punch but it's blocked by Artillius.
Artillius is pressed against the cage. Nakamura pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Artillius! Two more big strikes from Nakamura and Artillius crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nobuhiro Nakamura!
A less than humble Nobuhiro Nakamura misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brooklyn King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen Where is My Mind? by Pixies as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brooklyn King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez shoots and misses
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from King finds it's way through Sanchez's defenses.
Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King counters with a crisp right that sends Sanchez to the canvas! King follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brooklyn King!
Brooklyn King was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Westbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Forgiveness. Paul Westbrook has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Westbrook!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westbrook darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Westbrook is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Westbrook can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Westbrook looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Westbrook working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to control but Westbrook is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to advance position but Westbrook won't allow it.
Westbrook has a hand on Jones's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jones takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westbrook tries to control Jones's body but Jones pushes him off. Westbrook squirms to his side and now Jones has his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westbrook is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Jones gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Westbrook is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Jones is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker comes to the cage accompanied by The House of The Rising Sun - The Animals. Corey Parker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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265 lbs
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World class boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Parker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chambers did well to prevent Parker getting side control.
Parker wants to stand but Chambers has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers wants to control but Parker is keeping busy.
Parker tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Parker lands a big uppercut and Chambers crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Chambers looks OK. Parker waves Chambers back to his feet!
Chambers is rocked!
It looks like Jason Chambers has been cut.
Chambers is holding his hands too far apart here. Parker throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Chambers is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corey Parker!
Corey Parker is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Corey Parker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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