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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Langford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Jim 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Langford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Jim!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Langford misses.
Jim drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Langford defends it well.
A shot to the liver by Langford. Beautiful body shot.
Langford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jim counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Langford is trying to get back to full guard.
Langford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jim on the ground.
Jim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Langford has managed to free his arm - good work.
Langford on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Langford tries to get out of the position.
Jim seems to be looking for submissions.
Jim wants to work for an arm triangle but Langford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Langford wants to get back to full guard.
Jim in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Langford tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Jim!
Jim Jim decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boss Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Forgiveness as his entrance music. Jack Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boss Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Jones!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Boxer didn't expect that.
Boxer wants to get back to his feet but Jones passes into half guard.
Jones is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Boxer is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Jones!
A victorious Jack Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole comes to the cage accompanied by No Role Modelz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jermaine Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Vlad!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlad scores with a nice right hand.
Cole throws a right hand that Vlad ducks under and follows up with a left that Vlad also avoids with ease.
Cole throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vlad clinches.
Cole drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vlad pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vlad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cole looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cole misses with a wild combination.
Jab by Vlad.
Vlad takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vlad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cole's hands.
Vlad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cole.
Vlad has Cole up against the cage in a clinch.
Cole is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vlad to keep the fight standing.
Vlad lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cole jumps guard but Vlad stands there with Cole around his waist. Cole gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vlad is pressed up against the cage. Cole has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vlad down to the mat. Vlad avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cole shoots in and bounces Vlad off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vlad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cole got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vlad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cole has managed to get both his arms back between Vlad's legs - danger averted.
Vlad is looking for a triangle but Cole pushes his legs off easily.
Vlad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vlad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cole defends well.
Vlad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad controls Cole momentarily but Cole frees himself.
Vlad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cole scoring with some ground and pound.
Vlad is trying to control the position but Cole postures up.
Vlad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cole is aware though and is defending well.
Cole stands and throws Vlad's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vlad manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cole's best efforts.
Vlad taking some punishment here, with Cole in his half guard.
Cole stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Vlad to get to his feet.
Vlad stuffs the takedown.
Cole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A countering left hand to the body from Vlad misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cole to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab from Vlad.
Cole will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vlad rushes Cole and presses him up against the cage.
Cole has Vlad pressed against the cage, preventing Vlad from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cole jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vlad walks away with a smile on his face. Cole gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good exchange - Vlad coming out on top.
Vlad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vlad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vlad tries to clinch up but Cole circles away and keeps his distance.
Arthur Vlad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vlad clinches up with Cole and pushes him back against the cage.
Vlad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vlad prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vlad is looking to break free of the clinch but Cole has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad works on Cole's body with a couple of short punches.
Vlad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vlad misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vlad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vlad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cole defends well and Vlad ends up having to push Cole into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vlad looks winded!
Vlad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cole looks to land a combination but Vlad avoids it well.
Vlad darts in looking for a takedown but Cole gets double underhooks and turns Vlad into the cage.
Cole misses with a double jab.
Cole shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vlad defends it nicely.
Vlad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vlad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cole as he jumps to the side.
Cole gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vlad counters with a left and a right that stings Cole.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arthur Vlad will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cole has Vlad up against the cage in a clinch.
Vlad works on Cole's body with a couple of short punches.
Cole tries to pull guard but Vlad holds him up against the cage and eventually Cole drops back down to his feet.
Vlad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Cole tries to pull guard but Vlad forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cole is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cole has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vlad avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vlad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Vlad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Vlad.
Vlad scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vlad tries to break free but Cole pushes him back against the cage.
Vlad gets underhooks to prevent Cole's takedown attempt.
Vlad has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cole uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vlad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cole working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vlad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vlad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cole advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Vlad tries to bench press Cole off him but Cole keeps the position.
Vlad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vlad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vlad gets back to full guard.
Vlad is looking for a triangle but Cole pushes his legs off easily.
Cole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vlad keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Cole has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Vlad is keeping the position.
Cole lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cole postures up.
Cole gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vlad stalks Cole and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cole's face. Cole staggers backwards, shaken.
Jab from Vlad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vlad throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vlad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cole, pushing him back against the cage.
Vlad tries to break free but Cole pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Vlad.
Vlad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cole fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arthur Vlad seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cole wants a takedown but no success here.
Cole pulls guard.
Cole is looking to stand up but Vlad isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vlad preventing the sweep.
Vlad 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.
Vlad gets to his feet. Cole looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vlad takes the fight into the clinch.
Vlad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vlad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Vlad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cole with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vlad to score with a decent uppercut.
Vlad swats away the attempt to clinch by Cole.
Cole throws a right and a left that Vlad avoids nicely.
Vlad is looking to clinch.
Cole misses with a takedown attempt - Vlad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vlad moves into the clinch.
Vlad has had enough of the clinch but Cole keeps him there for the moment.
Cole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vlad lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vlad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vlad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Vlad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vlad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cole on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jermaine Cole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cole.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Vlad is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Cole. No joy for Vlad on that attempt.
Cole has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cole there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Vlad has closed the distance and engaged Cole in a clinch.
Vlad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Vlad.
Vlad lands with a light punch inside.
Vlad is trying to break the clinch but Cole has him pressed against the cage.
Vlad working hard to break the clinch.
Vlad tries to break free but Cole pushes him back against the cage.
Vlad decides to pull guard.
Vlad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vlad has his foot on Cole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cole works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cole's guard.
Vlad won't allow Cole to sweep him here.
Cole wants to stand and escape but Vlad is having none of it.
Cole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cole throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Vlad decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole ducks right into an uppercut from Vlad.
Vlad clinches up with Cole and pushes him back against the cage.
Cole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cole wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vlad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cole is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vlad gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vlad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Vlad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vlad has Cole up against the cage in a clinch.
Cole can't break the clinch.
Vlad wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vlad lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Vlad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vlad has him pressed against the cage.
Cole fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vlad stops a takedown attempt from Cole.
Cole is trying to drag Vlad to the mat but Vlad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cole drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vlad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Vlad.
Vlad lands a nice uppercut.
Cole has Vlad pressed against the cage, preventing Vlad from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vlad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cole tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vlad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cole takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vlad has managed to clinch.
Vlad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vlad lands a nice uppercut.
Jermaine Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arthur Vlad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vlad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cole.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Vlad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vlad winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Vlad!
Jermaine Cole was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time he won't be so lucky...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Westbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Where is My Mind? by Pixies. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Westbrook!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westbrook darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Westbrook scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Westbrook trying to mount his opponent but Sanchez defends it.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Westbrook is controlling well.
Westbrook working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westbrook keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to sweep but Westbrook has passed to side control!
Sanchez tries to bench press Westbrook off him but Westbrook keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westbrook stands up.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Westbrook should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook closes the distance and clinches up with Sanchez, looking for a takedown. Westbrook pushes Sanchez against the cage but Sanchez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Westbrook wants to land a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Westbrook.
Sanchez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Westbrook clinches up with Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to push Westbrook away but Westbrook has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Westbrook is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sanchez to keep the fight standing.
Steve Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Westbrook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Westbrook closes the distance and clinches up with Sanchez, looking for a takedown. Westbrook pushes Sanchez against the cage but Sanchez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez feinted with a counter takedown.
Sanchez digs a good hook to Westbrook's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Westbrook.
Westbrook closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Sanchez stops a takedown attempt from Westbrook.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Westbrook has double underhooks.
Westbrook is stalling here.
Westbrook gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Westbrook defends well.
Westbrook must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Westbrook trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez working for a triangle but Westbrook defends it easily.
Sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Westbrook is aware though and is defending well.
Westbrook controlling from the top position.
Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Westbrook passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook trying to control the pace.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Westbrook pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Westbrook dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sanchez leaves Westbrook with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Westbrook closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.
Westbrook fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Westbrook pulls his leg out and moves away.
Westbrook misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steve Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Westbrook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westbrook decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Westbrook is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanchez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Westbrook pulls his head out easily.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Westbrook is controlling well.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Westbrook is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Westbrook works his foot free and advances to mount.
Westbrook working for a submission but Sanchez is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.
Sanchez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sanchez has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Westbrook should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sanchez has tightened it up now! Westbrook should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steve Sanchez!
Our winner, Steve Sanchez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deon Carruthers Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Frank Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Darius Frank Jr was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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189 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deon Carruthers Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darius Frank Jr!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carruthers Jr throws a hook but Frank Jr avoids it easily.
Carruthers Jr looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Frank Jr lands an overhand right.
Frank Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Frank Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carruthers Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Frank Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Carruthers Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Carruthers Jr pushes Frank Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Carruthers Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Frank Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carruthers Jr as he avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Frank Jr.
Frank Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Frank Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Carruthers Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Carruthers Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
Frank Jr stands up and waves to Carruthers Jr to follow him.
Carruthers Jr slips a jab and a cross from Frank Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank Jr looks to land a combination. Carruthers Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Frank Jr.
Carruthers Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A punch combination from Frank Jr misses.
Frank Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Carruthers Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Frank Jr throws a one two combo.
Frank Jr scores with a hook.
Carruthers Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frank Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carruthers Jr on the side of the head.
Frank Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Carruthers Jr misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank Jr throws a combination. Carruthers Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Carruthers Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Carruthers Jr drops his hands momentarily and Frank Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Frank Jr throws a series of punches but Carruthers Jr moves out of range.
We've been told by Carruthers Jr's head coaches at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Frank Jr connects with a jab.
Frank Jr misses with the combination.
Carruthers Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Frank Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Frank Jr duly obliges.
Frank Jr lands an overhand right.
Carruthers Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Frank Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Frank Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frank Jr stalks Carruthers Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carruthers Jr's face. Carruthers Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Frank Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carruthers Jr.
Frank Jr is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carruthers Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Carruthers Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank Jr manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Frank Jr!
Carruthers Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frank Jr.
Carruthers Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Carruthers Jr throws a series of strikes that have Frank Jr backpedaling.
A left lands for Frank Jr.
Frank Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Frank Jr misses with a wild combination.
Carruthers Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Frank Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Frank Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frank Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carruthers Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Frank Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Deon Carruthers Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Frank Jr.
Carruthers Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frank Jr shoots in but Carruthers Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carruthers Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frank Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Frank Jr misses.
Frank Jr looks to land a combination but Carruthers Jr avoids it well.
Frank Jr slips a jab and a cross from Carruthers Jr.
Frank Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carruthers Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carruthers Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frank Jr connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Frank Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Frank Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frank Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Carruthers Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Frank Jr misses with a looping left.
Carruthers Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frank Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carruthers Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Frank Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carruthers Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frank Jr.
Frank Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Frank Jr.
Frank Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carruthers Jr scores with a jab. Frank Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Frank Jr stalks Carruthers Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carruthers Jr's face. Carruthers Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carruthers Jr clobbers Frank Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frank Jr defending well as Carruthers Jr loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carruthers Jr throws a right hand that Frank Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Frank Jr also avoids with ease.
Frank Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A combination from Frank Jr does no damage.
Carruthers Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Frank Jr dodges the punch combination from Carruthers Jr.
Frank Jr misses with a double jab.
Frank Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frank Jr slips a jab and a cross from Carruthers Jr.
Frank Jr throws a series of punches but Carruthers Jr avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Carruthers Jr misses.
Frank Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Carruthers Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carruthers Jr swinging wildly here.
Frank Jr swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank Jr throws a right hand that Carruthers Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Carruthers Jr also avoids with ease.
Frank Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Frank Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Carruthers Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Frank Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Carruthers Jr misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carruthers Jr tries to bum rush Frank Jr with a series of wild strikes but Frank Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carruthers Jr stuffs the takedown.
Deon Carruthers Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Frank Jr.
Frank Jr lands a jab.
Carruthers Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frank Jr tries to bum rush Carruthers Jr with a series of wild strikes but Carruthers Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carruthers Jr is looking for a counter combo.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Carruthers Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frank Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Frank Jr cracks Carruthers Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Frank Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Carruthers Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frank Jr lands the left hand.
Frank Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank Jr misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Carruthers Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frank Jr tries to bum rush Carruthers Jr with a series of wild strikes but Carruthers Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Frank Jr looks to move away, Carruthers Jr throws a big counter combo but Frank Jr just gets out of the way.
Frank Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carruthers Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frank Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carruthers Jr.
Frank Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Darius Frank Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carruthers Jr throws a right hand that Frank Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Frank Jr also avoids with ease.
Frank Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Frank Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Carruthers Jr should have avoided that one.
A left and a right from Carruthers Jr both land. Nice combination.
Frank Jr looks to land a combination but Carruthers Jr avoids it well.
Carruthers Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Frank Jr does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carruthers Jr throws a series of punches but Frank Jr moves out of range.
Frank Jr looks to land a combination. Carruthers Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frank Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carruthers Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Carruthers Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Frank Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frank Jr slips a jab and a cross from Carruthers Jr.
Frank Jr dodges the punch combination from Carruthers Jr.
Frank Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Carruthers Jr misses with a wild combination.
Frank Jr misses with the combination.
Frank Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Frank Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Carruthers Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Frank Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Carruthers Jr.
Frank Jr throws out a counter right but Carruthers Jr avoids it with no problem.
Frank Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Carruthers Jr backs up against the cage.
Frank Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carruthers Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Frank Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frank Jr looks to land a combination. Carruthers Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Frank Jr does no damage.
Carruthers Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Frank Jr does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank Jr goes for a double leg but Carruthers Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carruthers Jr continues to drive forward.
Carruthers Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frank Jr misses with a wild combination.
Deon Carruthers Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carruthers Jr throws a right and a left that Frank Jr avoids nicely.
Frank Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carruthers Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frank Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Frank Jr tries to bum rush Carruthers Jr with a series of wild strikes but Carruthers Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carruthers Jr throws a big counter combination but Frank Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Frank Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Frank Jr.
Carruthers Jr misses with the combination.
Carruthers Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frank Jr throws a series of punches but Carruthers Jr avoids them all with ease.
Carruthers Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frank Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Frank Jr stands up out of the half guard.
Frank Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Carruthers Jr back to the cage. Frank Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Carruthers Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Frank Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Frank Jr works over Carruthers Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Carruthers Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Frank Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Carruthers Jr throws a right and a left that Frank Jr avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carruthers Jr.
Frank Jr looks to land a combination but Carruthers Jr avoids it well.
Carruthers Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Frank Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Carruthers Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darius Frank Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Frank Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frank Jr lands an overhand right.
A nice combination there by Frank Jr.
Frank Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frank Jr throws a series of punches but Carruthers Jr avoids them all with ease.
Frank Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Carruthers Jr misses with a combination
and Frank Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Frank Jr misses.
Carruthers Jr is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Carruthers Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frank Jr throws a right and a left that Carruthers Jr avoids nicely.
Carruthers Jr misses with a combination
and Frank Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carruthers Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Carruthers Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frank Jr feints the counter takedown.
Frank Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carruthers Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deon Carruthers Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Frank Jr - just one landing.
Frank Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frank Jr throws a series of punches but Carruthers Jr moves out of range.
Deon Carruthers Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carruthers Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Frank Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frank Jr 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Frank Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Sarette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George The Englander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarette comes to the cage accompanied by Crazy Train - Ozzy. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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197 lbs
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208 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Sarette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, George The Englander!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Englander.
The Englander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarette was well out of range. Poor timing from The Englander.
The Englander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarette moves away.
Sarette thinks about countering with a head kick.
The Englander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarette manages to avoid it.
Sarette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Englander.
The Englander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sarette is looking to counter the offense by The Englander and move into the clinch.
The Englander swings for the body but Sarette moves out of range.
It looked like Sarette was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sarette wants to clinch up but The Englander keeps it at a distance.
Sarette darts in trying to clinch
and The Englander counters with a nice body shot.
The Englander misses with a hook. Sarette ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Englander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sarette.
Sarette fires out a quick counter leg kick but The Englander just manages to avoid it.
The Englander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarette was well out of range. Poor timing from The Englander.
The Englander throws an overhand right that lands on Sarette's shoulder, as Sarette tries to avoid the shot.
The Englander looks to land a combination. Sarette sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sarette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Englander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sarette ducks under a wild hook from The Englander.
The Englander misses the shot to the body.
The Englander misses with a body shot
and Sarette counters with a straight right hand.
The Englander swings widly with a right hand
and Sarette counters with a nice body shot.
The Englander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarette was well out of range. Poor timing from The Englander.
Sarette misses with a wild body shot.
Sarette clinches.
Sarette blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sarette throws a punch but it's blocked by The Englander.
The Englander blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sarette manages to break the clinch.
The Englander lands a nice shot to the body.
The Englander lands a nice shot to the body.
Sarette is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Englander misses with a hook
and Sarette counters with a three punch combo that has The Englander backing up. The Englander nods at Sarette to acknowledge the strikes.
The Englander misses with a hook. Sarette ducked under it nicely.
Sarette avoids the body shot from The Englander.
Sarette is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Englander.
Sarette takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sarette tries to clinch but The Englander moves out of range.
The Englander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sarette ducks under a wild hook from The Englander.
George The Englander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Englander misses the shot to the body.
Sarette is looking to counter the offense by The Englander and move into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Englander. Sarette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarette lands a jab-cross combination.
Jab by The Englander.
The Englander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sarette. Sarette circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Englander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarette manages to avoid it.
The Englander fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Englander jabs Sarette right on the nose. Sarette blinks but takes it well.
Sarette walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sarette clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The Englander misses with a body punch.
Sarette trying to stall but The Englander improves his position.
Sarette unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Englander lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've been informed that The Englander has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sarette jumps guard but The Englander stands there with Sarette around his waist. Sarette gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sarette wants to take the fight to the mat but The Englander manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The Englander avoiding damage as Sarette throws knees to the body.
Sarette is trying to pull guard but The Englander turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Sarette. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Englander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Englander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Englander loads up on a big right hand but Sarette slips the punch.
The Englander clobbers Sarette with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sarette walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Englander stuns Sarette with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sarette takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Englander misses the jab.
The Englander tries a head kick but it misses.
The Englander thuds his right hand into Sarette's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Englander scores with a jab to the head.
The Englander throws a body punch but Sarette moves out of range.
Sarette takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good shot there by The Englander.
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Englander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sarette tries to counter by moving into the clinch but The Englander manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George The Englander dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Englander throws a body shot but no joy.
The Englander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Sarette was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sarette needs to keep his hands up - The Englander had a free shot at his head there.
The Englander darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
George The Englander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarette tries to clinch there but The Englander circles away.
Nick Sarette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Englander throws a hook but Sarette avoids it easily.
Sarette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sarette tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Englander paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarette looking to score a takedown here. The Englander is defending well but Sarette drives through and ends up in The Englander's guard.
The Englander is looking to stand back up but Sarette counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by The Englander.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Englander tries to get to full guard but Sarette has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Englander is not content to let Sarette control the position.
The Englander tries to roll over but Sarette keeps him under control.
Sarette thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Englander's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sarette connects with a nice short shot to The Englander's temple.
The Englander is looking for a sweep. Sarette is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Englander is refusing to be controlled, as Sarette sits in half guard.
Sarette throwing shots but The Englander is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sarette lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The Englander is holding on to half guard well.
The Englander trying to control here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Englander can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sarette looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The Englander is staying active underneath Sarette, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Englander is trying to maintain the position but Sarette is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sarette lands strikes from half guard.
The Englander wants to get back to full guard.
Sarette stops The Englander from getting back to his feet.
The Englander tries to get to full guard but Sarette has control of the leg.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Englander swats away the attempt to clinch by Sarette.
Sarette shoots in and drives through. The Englander sprawls well.
The Englander doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab from The Englander.
The Englander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarette moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Englander tries to keep at a distance but Sarette has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Englander creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Englander scores with a hook to the body.
The Englander is trying to break free.
Sarette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from The Englander.
Sarette trying to stall but The Englander improves his position.
Sarette is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sarette is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Englander breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Englander throws the left hand but Sarette avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Englander. Sarette does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George The Englander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice uppercut there from The Englander.
The Englander darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Englander connects with the punch.
Sarette doesn't manage to clinch there - The Englander circles away.
The Englander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Englander looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarette is just out of range.
The Englander gets tackled into the cage by Sarette. Sarette maintains the clinch.
The Englander lands a left hand.
Sarette has The Englander pushed against the cage.
The Englander lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Englander misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Englander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sarette tries to clinch up but The Englander circles away and keeps his distance.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
The Englander throws a head kick but Sarette moves out of range.
Sarette seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Englander. Sarette does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Englander is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sarette rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheers as The Englander lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sarette doesn't seem phased though.
The Englander swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sarette counters with a nice kick to the body.
The Englander looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarette is just out of range.
The Englander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sarette slips a jab from The Englander.
As The Englander looks to move away, Sarette throws a big counter combo but The Englander just gets out of the way.
The Englander looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarette is just out of range.
Sarette seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sarette has managed to clinch.
Sarette drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Englander gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Englander.
Sarette tries to pull guard but The Englander forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarette breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Englander lands the left hand.
The Englander scores with a body shot.
The Englander scores with the left hand. Sarette knows he should have avoided that one.
Sarette is looking to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarette defending well as The Englander loads up on a big left hand.
Sarette ducks under a wild hook from The Englander.
Sarette is looking for a counter combo.
Nice shot lands for The Englander.
The Englander misses with a hook
and Sarette counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The Englander keeping moving, preventing Sarette from controlling successfully.
Sarette postures up and lands a big shot to The Englander's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Englander keeping moving, preventing Sarette from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Englander looking to control.
George The Englander is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sarette advances to half guard.
Sarette working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sarette is thwarting The Englander's attempts to control the position.
Sarette wants to take a breather but The Englander is having none of it.
That's four 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.
The Englander trying to control but Sarette postures up.
Sarette thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Englander's head.
The Englander tries to get to full guard but Sarette has control of the leg.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sarette connects with a nice short shot to The Englander's temple.
Nick Sarette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sarette working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The Englander trying to control but Sarette postures up.
Sarette wants to work for an arm triangle but The Englander is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
George The Englander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Englander winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George The Englander!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slick Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephens is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Renegade by (hed)PE. Craig Stephens 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slick Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Stephens!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephens moves forwards but Dick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dick blocks a head kick by Stephens.
Dick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stephens tries a head kick but it misses.
Stephens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stephens getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dick takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stephens looks to score with a jab to the body but Dick is just out of range.
Stephens misses with a double jab
and Dick counters by moving into the clinch.
Dick scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stephens tries to break free but Dick pushes him back against the cage.
Dick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Stephens wants to break free but Dick has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens tries to break the clinch but Dick is controlling the position.
Stephens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dick lands a nice shot to the body.
Stephens looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Dick.
Dick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dick lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Dick.
Dick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Dick lands with a short shot to the head.
Dick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dick lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dick is working Stephens over against the cage.
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!
Dick digs a right hand underneath Stephens's ribcage. Stephens let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Dick.
Dick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stephens or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Dick.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dick.
Nice body punch from Dick.
Dick lands a hook that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Stephens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dick.
Stephens is rocked!
Dick scores with a shot to the side of Stephens's head.
Stephens is still on wobbly legs! Can Dick finish him?
Dick digs a right hand underneath Stephens's ribcage. Stephens let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dick lands with a left to the head.
Dick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Dick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Dick.
Dick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stephens or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Dick.
Dick scores with a shoulder strike.
Dick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stephenss head.
Dick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stephens or not.
Dick digs a right hand into Stephens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stephens's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Dick.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dick.
Dick lands a body punch.
Dick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Dick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Dick.
Dick lands a hook that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Dick creates a bit of distance for himself, with Stephens pressed up against the cage and cracks Stephens with a massive uppercut! Stephens goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Dick!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Slick Dick!
An out of breath and clearly excited Slick Dick thanked Shinobi for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Calderon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
21 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Felipe Calderon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin Powers!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers throws a right hand that misses
letting Calderon counter with a right hand.
Calderon throws a head kick that misses.
Calderon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Powers did well to prevent Calderon getting side control.
Calderon is nestled in close to Powers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Calderon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Powers is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Felipe Calderon!
Our winner, Felipe Calderon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker comes to the cage accompanied by The House of The Rising Sun - The Animals. Smith has chosen 10 Years - All White as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 6 - 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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parker is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Smith tries to work over Parker's front leg with a kick but Parker checks it.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a series of punches but Parker avoids them all with ease.
Parker tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corey Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Parker counters by clinching up.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith wants a takedown.
Parker has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Parker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Parker manages to break the clinch.
Parker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Parker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Parker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Parker breaks the clinch.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Parker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith shoots in but Parker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Parker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Parker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Parker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith clinches.
Parker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Parker is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Parker down to the mat. Parker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Parker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith is trying to drag Parker to the mat but Parker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Parker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Parker throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Parker moves into the clinch.
Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Parker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense.
Parker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Parker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Parker dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
It looks like Johnny Smith has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Corey Parker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Parker avoids the head kick by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Corey Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Parker lands a high kick!
Parker throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Parker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parker.
Good work by Parker as he checks the leg kick.
As Smith tries to get set, Parker tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Parker tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Parker staying out of range there.
Parker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is pulling down on Parker's head to control his posture.
Parker is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Parker blocks a head kick by Smith.
Parker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Corey Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parker.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parker counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Parker wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parker trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Parker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jab, jab by Parker - just one landing.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker feinted with a counter takedown.
Parker gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Parker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws his legs up looking for a submission but Parker uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Parker wants to stand but Smith is controlling his arm.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Parker throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Parker.
It looks like Parker has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Parker misses with a few strikes there.
Oooooh!!! Parker has knocked Smith down with a huge combo! Parker steps away and waves a wobbly Smith back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Smith is rocked!
Smith throws a low kick but Parker moves out of range easily.
Parker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Smith jabs at Parker's body.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Parker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Parker misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Parker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Smith working a defensive guard but Parker manages to pass into side control anyway.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker wants to stand but Smith is controlling his arm.
Parker working away.
Parker tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Parker wants to stand but Smith has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Parker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Parker clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Parker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith lands a jab to Parker's midsection.
Parker checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Parker sees coming a mile off.
Parker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Parker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith moves out of range as Parker strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Parker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Parker wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Parker tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parker is one step ahead there.
Parker wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Parker shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Parker misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries for a takedown but Parker circles away easily
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Parker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice shot lands for Parker.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corey Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Parker counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Parker lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Parker finish him?
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parker drops Smith with a big left hand! Smith is injured, injured bad! Parker jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Parker!
Corey Parker retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Corey Parker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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