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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raynor Schein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Witcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Schein might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to First to Bomb. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raynor Schein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Witcher!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Schein misses the target.
Witcher blocks a jab.
Raynor Schein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Witcher clinches with his opponent.
Schein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Witcher.
Witcher throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scheins head.
Witcher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Witcher can't find room to land a body shot as Schein controls the action.
Schein swings wildly with an uppercut but Witcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schein.
Witcher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Witcher blocks an uppercut.
Schein takes a shot to the head.
Schein misses with some punches.
Witcher misses with some punches.
Schein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Witcher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schein's efforts to push away.
Witcher lands an uppercut.
Witcher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Schein throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schein blocks a body shot from Witcher.
Schein is trying to stall.
Witcher blocks an uppercut.
Schein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Witcher.
Witcher scores with a shot to the side of Schein's head.
Schein misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Witcher.
Schein is breathing heavily.
Witcher lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Witcher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Witcher scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Witcher.
Witcher lands with a left to the head.
Witcher lands with a short shot to the head.
Witcher works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Witcher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schein backwards.
Witcher working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Witcher lands with a short shot to the head.
Schein is rocked!
Schein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Schein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witcher blocking some punches.
Schein seems to have got his legs back now.
Witcher lands a left hand.
Witcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Witcher lands a body shot.
Schein takes a shot to the head.
Witcher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Witcher drops Schein onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Schein is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Witcher lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Schein to his knees! Witcher keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Witcher!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Chatillon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Chatillon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chatillon drives through with a takedown into Spencer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chatillon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spencer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chatillon is one step ahead there.
Spencer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chatillon controls the pace.
Chatillon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chatillon passes Spencer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chatillon is looking for a kimura here.
Chatillon seems to be working for a kimura but Spencer defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chatillon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chatillon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chatillon lands with a punch from half guard.
Chatillon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chatillon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spencer defends it well.
Chatillon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chatillon 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.
Spencer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chatillon wants to control but Spencer is keeping him busy.
Chatillon wants to pass to mount but Spencer is defending the position.
Chatillon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spencer sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chatillon wants to control but Spencer is keeping him busy.
Chatillon lands with a punch from half guard.
Chatillon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spencer has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Elite Strikers. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Chatillon is looking for a kimura but Spencer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chatillon to get the leverage.
Chatillon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chatillon winds up and cracks Spencer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Spencer wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Ground and pound from Chatillon.
Chatillon winds up and cracks Spencer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chatillon is trying to control. Spencer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chatillon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spencer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chatillon is looking to advance position but Spencer won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chatillon lands a nice short elbow.
Chatillon prevents Spencer from standing back up.
Chatillon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chatillon passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chatillon unloading with bombs!
Chatillon looking to finish Spencer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Spencer!
Chatillon landing strikes from the mount.
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!
Chatillon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chatillon has hold of Spencer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Spencer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Chatillon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chatillon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Spencer hang on?
Chatillon looking to finish Spencer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Spencer!
Chatillon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Chatillon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spencer misses the shot to the body.
Spencer throws a combination that misses
and Chatillon counters with a shoot takedown. Spencer fights it but they end up in guard.
Chatillon advances to half guard.
Spencer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chatillon passes to side control.
Chatillon lands some shots froms side control.
Chatillon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Spencer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chatillon but great work by Spencer.
Chatillon gets back to half guard.
Chatillon wants to get back to full guard but Spencer has passed into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chatillon wants to control but Spencer postures up.
Spencer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chatillon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chatillon can't do much from the bottom here.
Spencer wants to stand but Chatillon has his arm trapped.
Chatillon gets back to half guard.
Chatillon keeping control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thomas Chatillon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spencer is trying to control the action in half guard but Chatillon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chatillon actively working from the bottom here.
Chatillon is not content to let Spencer control the position.
Chatillon has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Spencer. Oh but Chatillon has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Spencer goes limp - he's gone! Chatillon jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thomas Chatillon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barry Squireson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barca Carthage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Barry Squireson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Barca Carthage!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carthage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A left and a right from Carthage both land. Nice combination.
Carthage digs a good hook to Squireson's body.
Carthage misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Squireson misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carthage.
Carthage misses with a wild body shot.
Carthage throws a hook to the side of Squireson's head but Squireson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Squireson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A left and a right from Carthage both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Barry Squireson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Squireson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carthage connects with a body shot.
Squireson throws a body punch but Carthage moves out of range.
Carthage is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Squireson rather than just go for the knockout.
Squireson lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carthage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carthage avoids the body shot from Squireson.
The crowd cheers as Carthage lands an impressive looking overhand right. Squireson doesn't seem phased though.
Squireson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Carthage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carthage looks to land a left hand but Squireson moved out of range nicely.
Squireson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Carthage throws a looping overhand right but Squireson ducks down to avoid it.
Squireson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Squireson sizes up Carthage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Carthage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Squireson moves away.
Squireson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carthage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Carthage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carthage misses with a left hand
and Squireson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carthage throws a body punch but Squireson moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Squireson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Squireson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carthage.
Squireson is looking to counter punch.
Carthage with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carthage misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Carthage misses the target.
Squireson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Squireson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Squireson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Squireson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carthage throws a shot to the body.
Carthage looks to score with a jab to the body but Squireson is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Squireson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carthage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carthage lands with a straight right. Squireson didn't see that one coming.
Carthage looks to throw the jab but Squireson is out of range.
Carthage clobbers Squireson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carthage.
Carthage just misses with a punch to the body.
Carthage is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Squireson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Carthage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carthage punishes Squireson's body with a nice straight punch.
Squireson moves out of range as Carthage strikes.
A punch combination from Carthage misses.
Squireson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carthage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Squireson throws a shot from downtown. Carthage moves away and avoids it.
Carthage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Squireson at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carthage misses with a hook
letting Squireson counter with a right hand.
It looks like Barca Carthage has been cut.
Squireson misses with a hook. Carthage ducked under it nicely.
Carthage shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Squireson eats them both and turns towards Carthage to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Carthage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Squireson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carthage throws a right hand that Squireson ducks under and follows up with a left that Squireson also avoids with ease.
A big right from Carthage misses.
Carthage looks to throw the jab but Squireson is out of range.
Carthage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Squireson's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barca Carthage dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Squireson looks to land a left hand but Carthage moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Carthage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Squireson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice jab there from Carthage.
Carthage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Squireson.
Carthage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Squireson was well out of range. Poor timing from Carthage.
Carthage misses the jab.
Squireson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carthage swings away with a body shot that misses
and Squireson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squireson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carthage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carthage misses with a right hand
and Squireson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Squireson thuds his right hand into Carthage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Squireson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squireson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barca Carthage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Carthage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Squireson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carthage lands a nice shot to the body.
No joy there for Carthage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Squireson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Squireson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carthage throws a poor cross that misses
and Squireson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Squireson moves into range and connects with a jab.
That has opened up Barca Carthage's cut even more.
Squireson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Squireson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Squireson needs to keep his hands up - Carthage had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carthage thuds a left hand into Squireson's body.
Carthage throws a series of punches but Squireson moves out of range.
Carthage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Squireson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carthage misses with a hook
and Squireson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Squireson misses with an uppercut.
Carthage misses with a right hand
enabling Squireson to counter with a crisp jab.
Carthage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Squireson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Squireson throws an off balance right hand
and Carthage counters with a left to the body.
Carthage throws a one two combo.
Carthage throws a jab but it's blocked by Squireson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carthage moves out of range of the strikes.
Carthage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carthage scores with a nice strike.
Carthage scores with a shot to the body.
Carthage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Squireson was well out of range. Poor timing from Carthage.
It looked like Squireson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Squireson throws a lazy right hand but Carthage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Carthage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carthage cracks a nice hook into Squireson's ribs.
Squireson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carthage.
Squireson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Squireson defending well as Carthage loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Squireson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Squireson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Squireson.
It looked like Squireson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Squireson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Squireson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Squireson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Carthage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Squireson.
Squireson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carthage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Squireson throwing a counter right hand but Carthage manages to avoid it.
Carthage jabs Squireson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carthage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Squireson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carthage scores with the left hand. Squireson knows he should have avoided that one.
Carthage tests Squireson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barca Carthage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Carthage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Squireson to counter with a crisp jab.
Carthage misses with a two punch combination.
Carthage lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Squireson backs up against the cage.
Carthage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Squireson moves away.
Carthage connects with the punch.
Squireson is rocked!
Carthage throws a shot from downtown. Squireson moves away and avoids it.
Squireson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carthage throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carthage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Squireson circles away quickly and effectively.
Squireson ducks under a wild hook from Carthage.
Squireson throwing a counter right hand but Carthage manages to avoid it.
Carthage misses with a hook.
Squireson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squireson throws a poor cross that misses
and Carthage counters with a nice uppercut.
Squireson moves out of range of the strikes.
Squireson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carthage just misses with a punch to the body.
Squireson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Squireson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carthage.
Jab, jab by Carthage - just one landing.
Carthage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carthage bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carthage lands a jab to the nose.
Carthage misses with a hook. Squireson ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Squireson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carthage misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Squireson to counter with a crisp jab.
Carthage throws an overhand right that lands on Squireson's shoulder, as Squireson tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Squireson misses its target.
Barca Carthage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carthage lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carthage lands a jab to the nose.
Squireson ducks under a wild hook from Carthage.
Carthage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Squireson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Squireson swings for the body but Carthage moves out of range.
Carthage throws a shot from downtown. Squireson moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Squireson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carthage throws a shot to the body.
Squireson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barry Squireson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Carthage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Squireson staying out of range there.
Squireson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Carthage throws a shot to the body.
Carthage throws a jab when Squireson was well out of range.
Barca Carthage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carthage loads up on a big right hand but Squireson slips the punch.
Squireson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carthage scores with a jab to the jaw.
Squireson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carthage avoids the body shot from Squireson.
Carthage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Squireson throws an off balance right hand
and Carthage counters with a series of strikes. Squireson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carthage cracks Squireson with a good jab.
Carthage stalks Squireson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Squireson's face. Squireson staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Squireson misses with a looping right.
Squireson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carthage.
Nice defenses there by Carthage.
Carthage lands a jab to Squireson's midsection.
Carthage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Squireson's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barca Carthage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carthage 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barca Carthage!
Barca Carthage 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren McPunchface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darren McPunchface looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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26
215 lbs
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19
214 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darren McPunchface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chase Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Morgan there.
Morgan throws a body punch but McPunchface moves out of range.
McPunchface scores with a nice head shot.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McPunchface manages to avoid it.
McPunchface cracks a nice hook into Morgan's ribs.
McPunchface stuffs the takedown attempt from Morgan. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet.
Morgan is looking to chop away at McPunchface's legs.
Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McPunchface.
Morgan has a takedown stuffed.
McPunchface missing with a left hand there. Morgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McPunchface - that will leave a mark!
McPunchface misses with a body kick.
Morgan tries to work over McPunchface's front leg with a kick but McPunchface checks it.
McPunchface throws a nice outside leg kick.
McPunchface lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McPunchface throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan swings away with a body shot that misses
and McPunchface cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morgan connects with a body shot that sends McPunchface's belly button to the back.
Morgan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McPunchface checks a low kick from Morgan.
Morgan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Morgan.
McPunchface letting Morgan take a breather here.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McPunchface scores with a nice head shot.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from McPunchface.
McPunchface instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McPunchface is leaning against Morgan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Morgan looks winded!
Morgan scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Morgan.
Morgan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morgan.
Morgan blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McPunchface.
Morgan leaning his opponent against the cage.
McPunchface throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morgan blocks it with crossed arms.
McPunchface is looking to control Morgan's arms but Morgan gets an underhook and turns him. Now McPunchface has his back to the cage.
McPunchface pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McPunchface connects with a body shot.
McPunchface lands with a kick to the temple. Morgan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McPunchface takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morgan.
McPunchface stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McPunchface wants it to stay on the feet.
McPunchface wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Darren McPunchface has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Morgan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. McPunchface does a little dance to reset his feet.
McPunchface throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but McPunchface is just out of range.
Morgan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morgan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McPunchface keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Morgan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McPunchface is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McPunchface tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morgan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morgan working the ground and pound but McPunchface is defending the strikes.
Morgan controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPunchface struggling a bit here.
Morgan working the strikes but McPunchface uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Morgan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McPunchface blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morgan.
McPunchface avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morgan.
Morgan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McPunchface avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morgan.
McPunchface avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morgan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Darren McPunchface will probably get the nod.
That's time! McPunchface's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McPunchface swings widly with a right hand
and McPunchface takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morgan swings for the body but McPunchface moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from McPunchface misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. McPunchface does a little dance to reset his feet.
McPunchface walks into a left hand.
Morgan throws a leg kick but McPunchface sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McPunchface takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McPunchface instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morgan.
Morgan blocking some punches.
McPunchface gets through Morgan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Morgan tries to land knees in the clinch but McPunchface avoids the damage to the body.
McPunchface misses with a punch on the inside.
McPunchface throws a punch but it's blocked by Morgan.
Morgan is pushing McPunchface up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McPunchface doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morgan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPunchface is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McPunchface is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morgan is defending well for now.
Morgan is leaning against McPunchface and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Morgan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McPunchface swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McPunchface working aggressively here.
Morgan cracks McPunchface with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McPunchface.
Morgan lands a left hand.
McPunchface misses with a punch on the inside.
Morgan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McPunchface up against the cage.
Darren McPunchface has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McPunchface's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McPunchface tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morgan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McPunchface can't find room to land a body shot as Morgan controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan pushes McPunchface back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McPunchface misses with a hook from the clinch.
McPunchface misses with the head strike.
Morgan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McPunchface.
McPunchface is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Morgan lands a shoulder strike.
Morgan prevents McPunchface from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morgan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan avoiding damage.
Morgan lands a left hand.
McPunchface misses with a punch on the inside.
McPunchface on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morgan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McPunchface's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McPunchface lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Morgan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McPunchface can't fight it off and eventually Morgan manages to take the fight to the floor. McPunchface looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morgan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morgan passes McPunchface's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McPunchface avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morgan.
Morgan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McPunchface regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Morgan.
Morgan postures up.
McPunchface looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morgan trying to control but McPunchface is working from the bottom.
Morgan with a flurry of punches that miss.
McPunchface preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but McPunchface is keeping the position.
Morgan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Morgan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morgan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Morgan 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!
McPunchface throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morgan avoids a kick to the body.
OH! McPunchface has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Morgan smells blood and charges in for the finish! Morgan unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of McPunchface sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chase Morgan!
Chase Morgan 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 Ireneusz Doniecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Zappa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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19
160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ireneusz Doniecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Zappa!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zappa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ireneusz Doniecki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zappa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zappa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zappa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zappa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zappa is looking to work some ground and pound but Doniecki has wrist control.
Zappa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Doniecki uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Doniecki as Zappa shoots in.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Doniecki!
It looks like Frank Zappa has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doniecki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Doniecki slaps away a takedown attempt from Zappa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Doniecki thuds a left hand into Zappa's body.
Doniecki throws a right hand that Zappa ducks under and follows up with a left that Zappa also avoids with ease.
Zappa closes the distance and pushes Doniecki back into the cage.
Doniecki has Zappa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zappa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zappa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doniecki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zappa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Doniecki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zappa on the ground.
Zappa throwing strikes from guard but Doniecki blocks nicely.
Doniecki is looking to stand up but Zappa isn't so interested in that idea.
Zappa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zappa throws a big elbow that misses.
Zappa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doniecki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zappa throws a big right hand that misses.
Zappa throwing strikes but missing.
Zappa trying to control but Doniecki is working from the bottom.
Doniecki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Doniecki tries to get out of the position.
Zappa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zappa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doniecki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zappa wants to control from the top but Doniecki keeps moving.
Zappa is looking to work some ground and pound but Doniecki has wrist control.
Zappa trying to control the position from guard on top but Doniecki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zappa distracts Doniecki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zappa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zappa distracts Doniecki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zappa has gone for a leg lock! Doniecki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zappa's guard.
Zappa is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Doniecki frees his head nicely. Oh but Zappa has switched to an armbar! Doniecki is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Frank Zappa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bailey comes into the arena with Fuck Tha Police blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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25
163 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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18
166 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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 Los Angeles, Ray Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Richards!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Richards.
Richards lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bailey is breathing heavily.
Richards unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Richards scores with a knee to the head.
Richards digs a right hand into Bailey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bailey's gas tank.
Richards lands with a right to the head.
Richards lands a damaging elbow.
Richards lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Bailey takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bailey is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oh Bailey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richards lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Richards softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Richards working Bailey over with knees to the body.
Bailey takes a knee to the side of the body.
Richards lands a big knee! That's hurt Bailey! Oh, he's all over the place! Richards lands another knee that sends Bailey to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Richards!
In defeat, Ray Bailey stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'll be back bigger, better and stronger. I'll fight anybody anywhere bitches'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Duff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kareem Dennis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kareem Dennis will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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20
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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27
170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Duff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kareem Dennis !
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennis has his takedown stuffed
and Duff counters with a series of strikes. Dennis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dennis looks for a takedown but Duff sprawls well.
Dennis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Duff is looking for a counter combo.
Tony Duff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kareem Dennis .
Duff is looking to slow Dennis down with leg kicks.
Dennis has his takedown stuffed
and Duff counters with a good low kick that Dennis was not able to check.
Duff shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dennis eats them both and turns towards Duff to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dennis dives in and grabs Duff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duff pushes down on Dennis 's head and hops out.
Dennis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Duff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dennis is rocked!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dennis is defended easily by Duff.
Dennis is still on wobbly legs! Can Duff finish him?
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!
Dennis shoots and misses
and Duff counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dennis seems to have recovered his senses.
Duff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dennis looks winded!
Duff lands with a good body shot.
Duff chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis looks for a takedown but Duff sprawls well.
Duff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dennis misses with a takedown
and Duff counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Dennis is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tony Duff!
A relieved looking Tony Duff 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luivel Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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21
190 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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26
193 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luivel Romero!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
Romero misses with a combination
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romero throws a sloppy body shot
and Jackson counters with a big head kick but Romero shrugs it off.
Romero throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romero dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Romero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romero connects with a jab.
Jackson throws a nice head kick!
Romero is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero seems to have recovered his senses.
Romero misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Romero tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Romero.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Romero pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. Romero follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Romero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Romero's head.
Romero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jackson - that will leave a mark!
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero walks into a left hand.
Romero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Romero stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Jackson follows into mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Romero is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson content just to control the position 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Romero to take his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Romero wants to clinch.
Romero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson with a jab.
Romero misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Romero thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson cracks Romero with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Michael Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson keeps Romero at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Romero ducks straight into an uppercut from Jackson and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Romero manages to regain guard straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jackson stands up and beckons Romero to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Romero is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Romero takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a body kick.
Romero ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jackson counters with an outside leg kick.
Romero throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson delivers a nice body kick.
Michael Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Romero doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Romero gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Romero tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson throws a big uppercut that drops Romero! More strikes from Jackson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Romero lies dazed against the cage as Jackson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Jackson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Del Rio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Del Rio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werbenjagermanjensen throws a body kick that misses.
Del Rio is looking for a counter combo.
Matt Del Rio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Rio cracks Werbenjagermanjensen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Del Rio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Werbenjagermanjensen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Del Rio keeping moving, preventing Werbenjagermanjensen from controlling successfully.
Del Rio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Werbenjagermanjensen throws a big right hand that misses.
Werbenjagermanjensen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Del Rio looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Rio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Werbenjagermanjensen wants to control from the top but Del Rio keeps moving.
Del Rio looking for a guillotine here but Werbenjagermanjensen defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werbenjagermanjensen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Werbenjagermanjensen trying to control but Del Rio is working from the bottom.
Del Rio can't keep his opponent in guard - Werbenjagermanjensen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Del Rio actively working from the bottom here.
Werbenjagermanjensen wants to take a breather but Del Rio is having none of it.
Werbenjagermanjensen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Del Rio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Werbenjagermanjensen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Werbenjagermanjensen's back!
Werbenjagermanjensen is trying to break free.
Del Rio looking to break Werbenjagermanjensen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Werbenjagermanjensen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Del Rio will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio has the hooks in. Werbenjagermanjensen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Werbenjagermanjensen trying to control but not successfully.
Werbenjagermanjensen tries to roll but Del Rio sticks to his back.
Del Rio patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Werbenjagermanjensen 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 Del Rio gets his way!
Werbenjagermanjensen is trying to break free.
Del Rio trying to control momentarily.
Del Rio keeps control of the position as Werbenjagermanjensen tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Werbenjagermanjensen right now.
Werbenjagermanjensen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Del Rio working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Werbenjagermanjensen is doing well to defend. Del Rio seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Werbenjagermanjensen is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Del Rio!
Matt Del Rio retains his welterweight title!
Matt Del Rio took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Viral Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Bagov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rambo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: oh shit, he's rocking a shirt that says Fuck Russia. 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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213 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ali Bagov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rambo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson working a defensive guard but Bagov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bagov wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson is trying to work for a sweep but Bagov has mounted him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bagov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bagov trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Bagov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bagov looking to ground and pound but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bagov looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson wants to control but Bagov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bagov tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Bagov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bagov throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Jackson has his hands clasped together but Bagov breaks the hold and Jackson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Bagov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Bagov!
Ali Bagov is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Ali Bagov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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