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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Blimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker has chosen Oh No You Didn't as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Blimm!
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, Jimmy Walker!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blimm swats away the attempt to clinch by Walker.
Walker clinches up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blimm as Walker tries to tie him up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Walker.
Blimm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Blimm's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Walker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Blimm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blimm lands with a hook. Walker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blimm misses with a few strikes there.
Blimm scores with a three punch combo!
The fight stays on the outside here - Walker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blimm takes the fight into the clinch.
Blimm tries to circle away but Walker has him pinned against the cage.
Walker lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Billy Blimm has been cut.
Blimm scores with a shot to the side of Walker's head.
Walker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blimm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Walker tries to land knees in the clinch but Blimm avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blimm.
Walker stalling against the cage.
Walker trying to land knees to the body.
Blimm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blimm has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blimm takes an elbow to the temple.
Blimm changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Walker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Blimm moves into the clinch.
Blimm manages to break the clinch.
Blimm throws a head kick that misses.
Blimm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walker tries to clinch up
and Blimm counters with a nice uppercut.
Blimm throws a right hand that Walker ducks under and follows up with a left that Walker also avoids with ease.
Walker tries to clinch but Blimm moves away
and Blimm counters with a series of strikes. Walker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blimm throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Walker.
Walker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blimm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blimm counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Walker blocks a head kick by Blimm.
Walker wants to clinch
and Blimm counters with a straight right hand.
Blimm scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Blimm turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Walker closes the distance but Blimm moves to the side
and Blimm counters with a series of strikes. Walker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Walker is looking to slow Blimm down with leg kicks.
Blimm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walker.
Walker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Walker clinches but Blimm breaks the clinch
and Blimm counters with a one-two to the body.
Blimm thuds his right hand into Walker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blimm circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blimm counters with a leg kick.
Walker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blimm counters with a three punch combo that has Walker backing up. Walker nods at Blimm to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blimm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blimm scores with a body shot.
Walker clinches but Blimm breaks the clinch
and Blimm counters with a leg kick.
Blimm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Walker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Blimm is trying to force a seperation but Walker has the dominant position.
Walker tries a knee to the head but Blimm blocks it.
Walker stalls.
Blimm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blimm managing to block the knees to the body from Walker.
Walker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Blimm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Walker blocks the elbow strike.
Walker stalling in the clinch.
Blimm tries to break free but Walker pushes him back against the cage.
Blimm avoiding damage as Walker throws knees to the body.
Walker has Blimm pressed against the cage, preventing Blimm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blimm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walker tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Blimm counter with a right hand.
Walker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Blimm counters with a straight right hand.
Walker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Walker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blimm counters by clinching up.
A right handed body shot lands from Blimm.
Walker missing with knees to the body.
Blimm can't break the clinch.
Walker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blimm is defending well for now.
Walker has Blimm pressed against the cage, preventing Blimm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Walker lands a good knee to the midsection. Blimm won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Blimm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Blimm's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Blimm misses with a two punch combination.
Blimm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Walker throws a front kick aimed at Blimm's knee but Blimm avoids it well.
Blimm misses with a wild combination.
Blimm circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blimm counters with a one-two to the body.
Blimm tries to clinch up.
Blimm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Walker closes the distance but Blimm moves to the side
and Blimm counters with a two punch combo.
Blimm cracks Walker with an open hand slap.
Blimm 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.
Walker tries to clinch but Blimm moves away
and Blimm counters with a one-two to the body.
Walker tries to clinch up
and Blimm counters with a straight right hand.
Walker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blimm counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jimmy Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker tries to clinch up
and Blimm counters with a good low kick that Walker was not able to check.
Walker has managed to clinch.
Blimm has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Walker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blimm avoids it.
Blimm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walker wants to clinch
and Blimm counters with a two punch combo.
Blimm scores with a one two! Walker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Blimm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blimm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blimm circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blimm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walker wants to clinch
and Blimm counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to clinch
and Blimm counters by moving into the clinch.
Blimm is trying to force a seperation but Walker has the dominant position.
Blimm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Walker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blimm's brow.
Blimm is trying to force a seperation but Walker has the dominant position.
Blimm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walker closes the distance but Blimm moves to the side
and Blimm counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Walker thinking.
Walker clinches but Blimm breaks the clinch
and Blimm counters with a good, hard body kick but Walker shrugs it off.
Blimm looks to land a combination but Walker avoids it well.
Walker moves into the clinch.
Blimm avoids the elbow strike from Walker, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Walker.
Walker lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Blimm's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blimm managing to block the knees to the body from Walker.
Walker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker stalling the fight.
Walker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blimm working hard to break the clinch.
Walker lands an elbow that stopped Blimm in his tracks for a moment.
Billy Blimm's cut is getting worse.
Walker wants to stall.
Blimm working hard to break the clinch.
Blimm is trying to break the clinch but Walker has him pressed against the cage.
Blimm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Walker prevents Blimm from breaking the clinch.
Walker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Walker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blimm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walker tries to clinch
and Blimm counters with a series of strikes. Walker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Walker clinches up against the cage.
Blimm avoiding damage as Walker throws knees to the body.
Walker lands a nice elbow.
Blimm wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Walker has him pressed against the cage.
Walker tries to stall but Blimm uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blimm breaks the clinch.
Walker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blimm.
Blimm has Walker up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Walker.
Blimm wants to break free but Walker has control.
Blimm works on Walker's body with a couple of short punches.
Blimm avoids a wild elbow strike from Walker.
Walker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Walker has Blimm pressed against the cage, preventing Blimm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Walker trying to land knees to the body.
Walker has Blimm pressed against the cage, preventing Blimm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blimm tries to break free but Walker pushes him back against the cage.
Walker lands an elbow just above Blimm 's eye.
Blimm tries to stall but Walker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Walker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Billy Blimm's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Walker stalling in the clinch but Blimm improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Blimm dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Blimm's cut.
That's time! Blimm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Walker looks to clinch
and Blimm counters with a good low kick that Walker was not able to check.
Walker closes the distance but Blimm moves to the side
and Blimm counters with a leg kick.
Walker tries to clinch up
and Blimm counters with a right hand to the body.
Walker wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Blimm throws a right hand that Walker ducks under and follows up with a left that Walker also avoids with ease.
Walker wants to clinch but Blimm slips to the side
and Blimm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walker tries to clinch up
and Blimm counters with a two punch combo.
Walker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Blimm counters with a low kick, right behind Walker 's knee.
Blimm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Walker closes the distance but Blimm moves to the side
and Blimm counters with a good, hard body kick but Walker shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blimm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice combination there by Blimm.
Walker wants to clinch
and Blimm counters with a body kick that stops Walker in his tracks momentarily.
Blimm circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blimm counters with a two punch combo.
Walker checks a leg kick.
Blimm wants to slow Walker down by chopping away at his legs.
Walker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Blimm counters with an inside leg kick.
Walker clinches but Blimm breaks the clinch
and Blimm counters with a three punch combo that has Walker backing up. Walker nods at Blimm to acknowledge the strikes.
Walker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blimm counters with a straight right hand.
Blimm throws a nice looking combination but Walker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blimm cracks the inside of Walker's front leg.
Billy Blimm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blimm throws a sloppy head kick
and Walker counters by moving into the clinch.
Blimm blocks the elbow strike.
Blimm tries to break the clinch but Walker is controlling the position.
Walker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Walker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blimm.
Blimm is trying to break free.
Blimm can't get the takedown.
Walker pushes off an throws an elbow but Blimm leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Blimm blocks the elbow strike.
Walker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Walker taking a breather.
Blimm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blimm takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blimm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Walker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Walker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jeez, Billy Blimm's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Walker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker misses with an elbow over the top.
Walker scores a nice knee to the body.
Walker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blimm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Walker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Walker has Blimm pushed against the cage.
Walker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Walker slows down the pace here.
Blimm takes an elbow to the temple.
Blimm takes an elbow to the forehead.
Walker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jimmy Walker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blimm is trying to break the clinch but Walker has him pressed against the cage.
Walker trying to control the position but instead, Blimm has worked for underhooks and has pushed Walker into the cage.
Walker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blimm.
Jimmy Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Walker misses with an elbow over the top.
Blimm manages to break the clinch.
Walker darts in trying to clinch
and Blimm counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Walker thinking.
A right-left combo lands from Blimm.
Walker clinches but Blimm breaks the clinch
and Blimm counters with a left and a right that stings Walker.
Walker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blimm counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Blimm wants to break free but Walker has control.
Blimm takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Billy Blimm's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimmy Walker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe OBrien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben McEnsie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McEnsie's choice of entrance music: You Can Do It. Ben McEnsie has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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193 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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197 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
Solid 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe OBrien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben McEnsie!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McEnsie throws a series of strikes that have OBrien backpedaling.
It looks like Joe OBrien has been cut.
McEnsie misses with a wild combination.
McEnsie slips a jab from OBrien.
McEnsie blocks a jab.
Joe OBrien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OBrien lands a body shot.
McEnsie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McEnsie looks to land a combination but OBrien avoids it well.
OBrien with a hook.
McEnsie ducks under a wild hook from OBrien.
OBrien is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OBrien throws a hook to the side of McEnsie's head but McEnsie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McEnsie scores a takedown into full mount!
McEnsie is in the full mount, landing strikes.
OBrien on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if OBrien tries to get out of the position.
McEnsie thowing shots but they're missing.
McEnsie avoids the attempt from OBrien to control.
McEnsie unloading with bombs!
McEnsie tries to control but OBrien wriggling away.
McEnsie unloads with some shots from mount but OBrien bucks and avoids them well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien is looking to get to half guard.
McEnsie throws some wild stikes that OBrien manages to avoid easily.
OBrien keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
OBrien wants to hold on but McEnsie pushes him away.
McEnsie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
OBrien blocking the ground and pound.
McEnsie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
OBrien is in a horrible position here. McEnsie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
OBrien holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McEnsie tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
OBrien tries to hold on but McEnsie postures up.
OBrien gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
OBrien is holding on to half guard well.
OBrien wants to control but McEnsie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
OBrien pushes McEnsie off and gets back to his feet.
A lazy left from OBrien finds it's target.
McEnsie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OBrien throws a jab when McEnsie was well out of range.
McEnsie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from McEnsie. OBrien does a little dance to reset his feet.
OBrien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McEnsie slips a jab from OBrien.
McEnsie throws out a powerful jab.
OBrien scores with a jab to the jaw.
McEnsie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McEnsie looks gassed!
McEnsie wants to lay and pray for a moment but OBrien keeps working.
OBrien works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McEnsie looking to pass the guard.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing McEnsie from controlling successfully.
OBrien is looking to stand up but McEnsie isn't so interested in that idea.
McEnsie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
OBrien trying to control the position here.
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McEnsie trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McEnsie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A big left from OBrien misses.
Joe OBrien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McEnsie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McEnsie looks to land a right hand but OBrien moved out of range.
OBrien swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McEnsie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps OBrien thinking.
OBrien throws a right and a left that McEnsie avoids nicely.
McEnsie avoids the body shot from OBrien.
OBrien lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McEnsie circles away quickly and effectively.
McEnsie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OBrien scores with the left hand. McEnsie knows he should have avoided that one.
OBrien slips a jab and a cross from McEnsie.
OBrien misses with a straight right.
OBrien lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from McEnsie misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McEnsie ducks under a wild hook from OBrien.
OBrien throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McEnsie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from McEnsie.
OBrien is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McEnsie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
OBrien lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe OBrien dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe OBrien's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McEnsie tries for a takedown but OBrien sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
OBrien scores with a crisp jab that stopped McEnsie in his tracks.
OBrien throws a shot to the body.
OBrien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McEnsie.
A slow jab from OBrien misses its intended target.
OBrien looks to land a left hand but McEnsie moved out of range nicely.
OBrien lands a nice hook to McEnsie's body. McEnsie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McEnsie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OBrien thows a body shot but no joy.
OBrien scores with a body shot.
OBrien lands with a cross.
McEnsie drops his hands momentarily and OBrien takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
OBrien cracks McEnsie with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McEnsie looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can OBrien finish him?
McEnsie is rocked!
McEnsie leaves his chin hanging out and OBrien seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! McEnsie crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe OBrien!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Turko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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222 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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208 lbs
4 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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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, Mac Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ivan Turko!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turko clinches up with Reeves and pushes him back against the cage.
Turko blocks an uppercut.
Reeves misses with some punches.
Turko stalling in the clinch.
Reeves misses with a punch on the inside.
Reeves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reeves throws an elbow that misses.
Turko lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Mac Reeves has been cut.
Turko misses with an elbow over the top.
Turko blocks an uppercut.
Reeves takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Turko.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reeves throws an elbow but misses.
Reeves misses with some punches.
Reeves is trying to maintain a safe position but Turko gets an underhook and turns Reeves into the cage.
Turko tries to land a knee to the head but Reeves blocks with his arms.
Reeves throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reeves misses with a punch on the inside.
Turko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Reeves has a couple of punches blocked by Turko.
Reeves wants to stall.
Turko with a knee to the head.
Turko working Reeves over with knees to the body.
Reeves is breathing heavily.
Turko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Turko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reeves's defenses.
Turko stalling the fight.
Turko lands a nice knee to the body.
Turko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Turko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Turko.
Turko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Turko connects with a knee to the head.
Turko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turko rushes Reeves and presses him up against the cage.
Turko avoiding damage.
Turko lands an elbow inside that Reeves shrugs off.
Turko landing knees to the head.
Turko lands an elbow inside that Reeves shrugs off.
Turko lands an elbow inside.
Turko connects with a knee to the head.
Turko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Reeves in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Turko manages to break the clinch.
Turko takes the fight into the clinch.
Turko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reeves's face.
Reeves takes an elbow to the forehead.
Turko scores with a knee to the head.
Turko lands an elbow inside that Reeves shrugs off.
Turko crunches a lovely knee into Reeves's ribcage.
Turko lands an elbow inside that Reeves shrugs off.
Turko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Turko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reeves's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reeves lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Reeves can't find room to land a body shot as Turko controls the action.
Turko lands an elbow inside.
Turko lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Turko.
Turko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reeves wants to clinch but Turko slips to the side
and Turko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Turko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turko clinches.
Turko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Turko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Turko avoiding damage as Reeves throws knees to the body.
Turko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reeves wants to clinch but Turko slips to the side
and Turko counters by clinching up.
Reeves takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reeves scores with a hook to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Turko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reeves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Turko throws an elbow but it misses.
Reeves misses with some punches.
Turko landing knees to the head.
Turko connects with a knee to the head.
Reeves dodges an elbow strike from Turko.
Turko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reeves stalling in the clinch but Turko improves position.
Turko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reeves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turko has closed the distance and engaged Reeves in a clinch.
Turko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reeves is defending well for now.
Reeves misses with some punches.
Turko misses with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Reeves.
Reeves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reeves misses with a punch on the inside.
Turko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turko closes the distance and pushes Reeves back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reeves.
Turko lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turko misses with a knee to the head.
Turko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reeves takes an elbow to the temple.
Turko manages to break the clinch.
Turko closes the distance and pushes Reeves back into the cage.
Turko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reeves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reeves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turko's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turko.
Turko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reeves takes a knee right on the jaw!
Turko pushes off an throws an elbow but Reeves leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Turko obliges.
Turko lands a knee to the head.
Turko avoiding damage as Reeves throws knees to the body.
Turko connects with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turko misses with a knee to the head.
Reeves pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Turko scores with a knee to the head.
Turko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reeves's defenses.
Reeves missing with knees to the body.
Turko lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Turko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mac Reeves's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Turko moves into the clinch.
Turko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Turko lands a damaging elbow.
Turko blocks an uppercut.
Reeves swings wildly with an uppercut but Turko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turko breaks the clinch.
Reeves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turko.
Turko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Turko.
Reeves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turko breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves wants to clinch
and Turko counters by clinching up.
Turko lands an elbow inside that Reeves shrugs off.
Turko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Turko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reeves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Turko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Turko lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Reeves can't find room to land a body shot as Turko controls the action.
Reeves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reeves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Turko misses with a knee strike.
Reeves takes an elbow to the temple.
Turko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turko has Reeves up against the cage in a clinch.
Turko blocks an uppercut.
Turko avoiding damage.
Reeves throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Turko lands a nice elbow.
Turko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turko throws an elbow that misses.
Reeves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees to the body from Turko.
Turko breaks the clinch.
Turko misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves clinches but Turko breaks the clinch
and Turko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Turko.
Reeves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turko.
Turko lands a knee to the head.
Reeves looking to slow down the pace here.
Turko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Turko connects with a knee to the head.
Reeves looking to stall.
Turko lands an elbow that stopped Reeves in his tracks for a moment.
Reeves misses with a punch on the inside.
Reeves takes an elbow to the forehead.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reeves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reeves tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Turko counters by clinching up.
Turko lands a nice elbow.
Turko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reeves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turko's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reeves's defenses.
Turko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reeves's defenses.
Turko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reeves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Turko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Turko.
Turko tries a knee to the head but Reeves blocks it.
Turko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reeves's face.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turko.
Turko looking to throw knees to the head but Reeves is blocking nicely.
Turko avoids the elbow strike from Reeves, against the cage.
Ivan Turko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reeves swings wildly with an uppercut but Turko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reeves misses with an elbow over the top.
Reeves creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Turko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reeves's face.
Nice elbow from Turko.
Turko lands an elbow that stopped Reeves in his tracks for a moment.
Turko lands a nice elbow.
Turko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Turko breaks from the clinch.
Reeves looks to clinch
and Turko counters by moving into the clinch.
Turko lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reeves wants to stall.
Turko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reeves taking a breather.
Reeves throws a punch but it's blocked by Turko.
Turko lands a damaging elbow.
Turko looking to throw knees to the head but Reeves is blocking nicely.
Turko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reeves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Turko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reeves clinches but Turko breaks the clinch
and Turko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Turko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reeves throws a head punch that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Turko in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Reeves takes an elbow to the forehead.
Turko tries to land a knee to the head but Reeves blocks with his arms.
Reeves trying to control the position but instead, Turko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reeves into the cage.
Turko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Turko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mac Reeves's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Reeves tries to keep at a distance but Turko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turko avoids a wild elbow strike from Reeves.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reeves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reeves lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Turko blocks an uppercut.
Turko lands a good knee to the midsection. Reeves won't want to take too many of those.
Turko misses with a knee strike.
Turko lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Turko.
Turko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reeves tries to keep at a distance but Turko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reeves throws a punch but it's blocked by Turko.
Turko tries to land a knee to the head but Reeves blocks with his arms.
Turko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reeves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reeves tries to clinch up
and Turko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Turko with a knee to the head.
Reeves looking to stall.
Turko lands a nice elbow.
Reeves stalling in the clinch but Turko improves position.
Turko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Turko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Turko breaks the clinch.
Reeves tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Turko counters by moving into the clinch.
Reeves is trying to stall.
Turko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Turko blocks an uppercut.
Turko connects with a knee to the head.
Reeves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turko avoids a wild elbow strike from Reeves.
Reeves is trying to stall.
Reeves throws a punch but it's blocked by Turko.
Turko manages to break the clinch.
Reeves closes the distance but Turko moves to the side
and Turko counters by clinching up.
Turko has Reeves pushed against the cage.
Turko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reeves lands an elbow inside.
A head punch on the inside from Reeves fails to land.
Turko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reeves's defenses.
Reeves tries a body shot but Turko blocks it.
Turko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Turko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turko has Reeves pushed against the cage.
Turko blocks the elbow strike.
Reeves tries to throw a body punch but Turko avoids it by throwing Reeves back against the cage.
Turko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reeves's face.
Turko lands a damaging elbow.
Reeves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reeves takes an elbow to the temple.
Turko blocking some punches.
Reeves taking a breather.
Turko scores a nice knee to the body.
Turko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Turko working Reeves over with knees to the body.
Turko lands an elbow inside that Reeves shrugs off.
Turko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reeves dodges an elbow strike from Turko.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turko as Reeves tries to tie him up.
Turko lands an elbow inside that Reeves shrugs off.
Turko looking to throw knees to the head but Reeves is blocking nicely.
Reeves gets through Turko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Turko lands a knee to the head.
Turko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reeves.
Turko tries to circle away but Reeves has him pinned against the cage.
Reeves is looking to control Turko's arms but Turko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reeves has his back to the cage.
Turko tries to land a knee to the head but Reeves blocks with his arms.
Turko is looking to break free of the clinch but Reeves has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Reeves.
Turko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reeves takes the fight into the clinch.
Turko lands an elbow inside that Reeves shrugs off.
Reeves creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Turko landing knees to the head.
Turko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reeves.
Mac Reeves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Turko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Turko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turko 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Turko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blaze Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Megan Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bailey's entrance music is Eminem - Lose Yourself. A fine choice. Megan Fox has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Great elbows
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blaze Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Megan Fox!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bailey, right into the meat.
Bailey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fox shoots in looking for a takedown. Bailey tries to sprawl out of it but Fox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bailey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bailey is looking to slow Fox down with leg kicks.
Bailey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bailey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bailey wants it to stay on the feet.
Bailey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fox shoots in for a double leg but Bailey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blaze Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Megan Fox.
Fox throws a head kick that misses.
Fox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fox throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bailey. That's going to slow Fox down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
No luck for Fox with that takedown attempt.
Bailey tries to clinch but Fox moves out of range.
Blaze Bailey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bailey moves into range and clinches up with Fox.
Bailey lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Bailey.
A knee to the head by Bailey.
It looks like Megan Fox has been cut.
Bailey tries to land knees in the clinch but Fox avoids the damage to the body.
Bailey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bailey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fox looks gassed!
Fox takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bailey tries to land knees in the clinch but Fox avoids the damage to the body.
Fox fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bailey landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bailey scores with a knee to the head.
Bailey lands a nice knee to the body.
Fox managing to block the knees to the body from Bailey.
Bailey tries to land knees in the clinch but Fox avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bailey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fox takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bailey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fox avoids it.
Bailey lands an elbow that stopped Fox in his tracks for a moment.
Bailey prevents the takedown attempt.
Bailey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bailey scores with a shoulder strike.
Bailey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bailey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bailey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fox.
Bailey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fox tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bailey smiles and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fox.
Fox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bailey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox moves out of range as Bailey throws a body kick.
A low kick from Fox is predictable there
and Bailey counters with a head kick. That will keep Fox thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fox closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bailey did well to prevent Fox getting side control.
Fox is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fox trying to mount his opponent but Bailey defends it.
Bailey keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey is staying active underneath Fox, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fox is looking for a kimura but Bailey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fox to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bailey controlling the position well.
Bailey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bailey tries to get out of the position.
Fox wants to free his trapped foot but Bailey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bailey wants to control but Fox is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bailey throws a head kick but Fox moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaze Bailey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Megan Fox's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fox with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bailey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fox misses with a takedown
and Bailey counters with a good low kick that Fox was not able to check.
Fox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bailey.
A head kick misses from Fox.
Megan Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bailey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bailey.
Fox tries for a takedown but Bailey circles away easily
and Bailey counters with an inside leg kick.
Blaze Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Megan Fox.
Fox looks for the body kick but Bailey saw that one coming.
Fox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bailey circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Bailey.
Fox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bailey's waist but Bailey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fox off to one side.
Bailey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bailey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fox checks it well.
Fox shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bailey counters with an inside leg kick.
Fox is breathing heavily.
Fox attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bailey tries to clinch up but Fox circles away and keeps his distance.
Fox shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bailey is trying to defend but Fox finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bailey is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bailey is looking to improve his position.
Fox passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bailey!
Bailey defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey wants to control but Fox is having none of it.
Fox has hold of Bailey's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bailey manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fox jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bailey is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bailey and Fox has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bailey regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fox's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
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.
Fox is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bailey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fox.
Bailey holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaze Bailey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Megan Fox's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fox dodges the punch combination from Bailey.
Fox scores a takedown into full mount!
Bailey is trying to escape the mount.
Bailey wants to hold on but Fox pushes him away.
Bailey controls the position.
Fox looking to control but Bailey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bailey is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox pulls Bailey in close to prevent any damage.
Fox manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fox goes for an armbar but Bailey turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bailey.
Fox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fox looking to control.
Fox is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bailey with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox wants to sweep but no luck.
Bailey wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fox tries for a takedown but Bailey circles away easily
and Bailey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fox's knee momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bailey.
Fox shoots and misses
and Bailey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bailey pushes Fox away with a front kick.
Bailey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fox fails with the takedown
and Bailey counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Blaze Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Megan Fox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bailey lands a body shot.
Donk. Bailey catches Fox right on the button with a cross.
Bailey lands with a slapping head kick.
Bailey lands a head kick!
Bailey throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fox's head.
Fox misses with a takedown
and Bailey counters with a low kick, right behind Fox 's knee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blaze Bailey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bailey, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blaze Bailey!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buck Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Cuevas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Queens of the Stone Age - Goin Out West. Cuevas has chosen Leave Us Alone/ Dead By Gun as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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257 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buck Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Cuevas!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuevas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cuevas in side control, throwing shots but Jones defends.
Jones is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cuevas has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cuevas is putting a hurting on Jones here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cuevas's best efforts.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cuevas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cuevas trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cuevas is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cuevas won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Cuevas throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Cuevas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones is looking to sweep but instead, Cuevas has passed into half guard.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cuevas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Buck Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a body punch but Cuevas moves out of range.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Cuevas defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Buck Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lands a head shot.
It looks like Tony Cuevas has been cut.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cuevas.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
so Cuevas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuevas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Cuevas from controlling successfully.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cuevas postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Cuevas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuevas preventing the sweep.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cuevas is controlling him.
Cuevas trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cuevas scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuevas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cuevas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cuevas trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Cuevas cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Cuevas landing with the ground and pound.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cuevas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones keeping full guard, as Cuevas tries to pass.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Cuevas is proving a slippery customer.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cuevas throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cuevas throwing strikes but missing.
Jones looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones tries to clinch
and Cuevas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cuevas throws a big right hand that misses.
Cuevas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cuevas tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cuevas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cuevas!
Cuevas is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Cuevas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Cuevas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A big left from Jones misses.
Cuevas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.
Cuevas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cuevas trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tony Cuevas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cuevas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cuevas manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Cuevas wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuevas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuevas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Cuevas blocks nicely.
Cuevas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cuevas is on top in guard.
Cuevas thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones has his foot on Cuevas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cuevas works his way back into a safe position though.
Cuevas postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Jones will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cuevas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cuevas trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cuevas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cuevas thows a big elbow that misses.
Jones is looking to sinch up a triangle. Cuevas throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jones's body to avoid the submission. Jones has instead reached around Cuevas's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jones arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Buck Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Z (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hezekiah Stoltfus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Z comes to the cage accompanied by Haters. The crowd seem to be enjoying Stoltfus's choice of entrance music: The Chase. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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211 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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210 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Z!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hezekiah Stoltfus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoltfus works the jab nicely.
It looks like Jay Z has been cut.
Stoltfus lands a head shot.
Z swings for the body but Stoltfus moves out of range.
Stoltfus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stoltfus drops Z with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Z! Stoltfus dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hezekiah Stoltfus!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Welcome to my Nightmare. William Barker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
182 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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24
171 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
Powerful |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Barker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hernandez blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
Barker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Barker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernandez moves in looking to clinch but Barker pushes him off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barker.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Barker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barker scores with a nice head shot.
Hernandez throws a leg kick
and Barker counters with a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Barker slams his shin into Hernandez's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barker rushes Hernandez and presses him up against the cage.
Barker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barker.
Hernandez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barker avoids it.
Hernandez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hernandez looks gassed!
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Barker manages to get underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hernandez.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hernandez's brow.
Barker lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker lands a damaging elbow.
Barker misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hernandez.
Barker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hernandez throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Barker.
Barker lands with a right to the head.
Hernandez is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Barker.
Hernandez is still on wobbly legs! Can Barker finish him?
Barker dips a shoulder and cracks Hernandez with a mighty uppercut! Hernandez falls back against the cage and Barker unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hernandez is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Barker screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Barker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Larry Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Query (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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181 lbs
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175 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Larry Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Query!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns misses with a straight right.
Burns's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Burns duly obliges.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Query was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns.
Query fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Query doesn't manage to clinch there - Burns circles away.
Query keeps the fight on the outside.
Query misses with a hook.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Query tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burns swivels and escapes.
Query slips under a jab from Burns.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Query blocks the leg kick.
Good shot there by Burns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns takes one on the button.
Query slips a jab from Burns.
A swing and a miss from Burns.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Query circles away.
Query will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Query gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Query misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Query tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Query.
Larry Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Query throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Query closes the distance and clinches up with Burns, looking for a takedown. Query pushes Burns against the cage but Burns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Larry Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Query.
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Query's head but Query sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Query tries to move into range but Burns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burns cracks Query with an open hand slap.
Left hook, right uppercut from Burns.
Query shoots in for a takedown but Burns shows good takedown defense.
Larry Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Query keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Query connects with the punch.
A jab from Burns misses.
Query throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns misses with a hook.
Query swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Query keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns misses with a jab to the body
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Query closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Burns tries to improve position but can't.
Burns is trying to work for a sweep but Query has mounted him!
Query controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Query tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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 Larry Burns will probably get the nod.
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.
Burns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Query.
A big right from Query misses.
Query misses with a series of wild punches.
Query shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Burns is trying to defend but Query finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Query looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Burns is concentrating on defense, preventing Query from advancing position.
Burns wants to control but Query is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burns is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Still in half guard, Query seems content to control.
Burns desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Burns tries to get to full guard but Query has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Query content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Burns manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Query won't allow Burns to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Query showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Query avoids the body shot from Burns.
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Query throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease.
Query goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Query throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Query shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burns as he jumps to the side.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Query.
Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Query throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burns's waist but Burns gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Query off to one side.
Query on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns. Burns obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns misses with a few strikes there.
Burns wants to clinch
and Query counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Query.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Query displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Burns throws a one two combo.
Query tries to move into range but Burns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burns is looking to slow Query down with leg kicks.
Larry Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Query swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burns.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burns darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Query doesn't seem bothered though.
Burns instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Query is trying to break free.
Burns lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Burns.
Burns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Burns scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burns throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Query takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Burns.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burns.
Burns is working Query over against the cage.
Burns lands an uppercut.
Query being controlled against the cage.
Query has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns avoiding damage.
A right hand to the body from Burns.
Nice body punch from Burns.
Burns lands a shot to the body.
Burns presses Query against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burns scores with a hook to the body.
Burns scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Burns.
A body shot lands from Burns.
Burns pushes Query back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burns works on Query's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Burns on the inside.
Burns throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burns scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burns works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Query.
Burns lands an uppercut.
Query's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burns scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burns will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Query up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Query.
Burns works on Query's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Burns as the two fighters clinch.
Query is trying to break the clinch but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burns.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Query tries to break the clinch but Burns is controlling the position.
Query is trying to force a seperation but Burns has the dominant position.
Burns lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Query wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Burns.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burns lands a nice uppercut.
Query has had enough of the clinch but Burns keeps him there for the moment.
Larry Burns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burns scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Query backwards.
Burns slowing the pace effectively.
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burns has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Burns!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slade Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson has chosen LL Cool J - Mamma Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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25
185 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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24
195 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Slade Steel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Calvin Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Steel tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Calvin Thompson has been cut.
Steel throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
Steel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Steel misses.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Steel avoids it well.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson lands a slapping body shot.
Thompson blocks a jab.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
Steel swinging wildly here.
Thompson lands a jab to Steel's midsection.
Steel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson with a nice cross.
Steel scores with a jab. Thompson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thompson.
Steel clinches up with Thompson and pushes him back against the cage.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Thompson effectively controlling the action here.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Steel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thompson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Thompson feints and then cracks Steel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steel down.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Steel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thompson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Steel rather than just go for the knockout.
Thompson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thompson connects with a solid leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thompson - that will leave a mark!
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Thompson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thompson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steel.
Thompson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel on the side of the head.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Thompson does it's job there.
Nice jab there from Thompson.
Steel takes one on the button.
Thompson cracks Steel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thompson scores with a hook.
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thompson connects with a jab.
Steel is rocked!
Calvin Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab, jab by Thompson - just one landing.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Thompson knocks Steel out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Calvin Thompson! Calvin Thompson retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kung Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jealous jarvae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lao's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mortal Kombat-Techno Kombat. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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153 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kung Lao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, jealous jarvae!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jarvae throws a head kick but Lao moves out of range.
A head kick misses from jarvae.
Lao lands a really nice looking cross but jarvae seems unphased.
jarvae scoring well with a low kick there.
jarvae looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lao darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
jarvae tries to get to full guard but Lao has control of the leg.
Lao trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lao is figuring out what he wants to do next.
jarvae looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Lao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lao in particular looking to stall.
jarvae makes his way to full guard. A much better position for jarvae.
jarvae is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
jarvae has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lao is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for jarvae.
jarvae is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lao off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
I really don't envy Lao right now.
jarvae throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
jarvae is trying to stick to Lao's back but Lao is turning into jarvae. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in jarvae's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lao.
jarvae isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lao stacks jarvae on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lao!
jarvae is not content to let Lao control the position.
jarvae is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
jarvae manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lao missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lao tries to pass the half guard into mount. jarvae knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lao working over jarvae with some ground and pound. jarvae looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
jarvae actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Lao dominated that round.
That's time! Lao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lao takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as jarvae checks a leg kick.
Lao scores with a push kick.
Lao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with jarvae but jarvae pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lao lands a nice hook to jarvae's body. jarvae takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab from Lao.
Lao thows a left - swing and a miss!
jarvae wants to land a leg kick but Lao is out of range.
jarvae is looking to land body kicks.
jarvae will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jarvae misses with a hook.
A low kick from jarvae misses
and Lao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from jarvae misses the target.
Lao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
jarvae misses with a takedown attempt
and Lao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
jarvae has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
jarvae tries to pull guard but Lao won't allow it.
jarvae throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Lao.
Lao is fighting off a takedown attempt but jarvae is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lao to the mat. Lao regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
jarvae tries to free his leg and advance position but Lao is retaining full guard.
Lao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
jarvae trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
jarvae throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lao is trying to keep jarvae in close.
jarvae content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lao controls jarvae momentarily but jarvae frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
jarvae wants to land a leg kick but Lao is out of range.
jarvae looks to land a body kick but Lao moved away.
jarvae throws a head kick that misses
and Lao counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Lao.
Lao misses with the body kick
and jarvae counters with a slapping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as jarvae blocks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by jarvae.
jarvae misses with a looping left.
A head kick by jarvae misses
and Lao counters with a shoot takedown. jarvae fights it but they end up in guard.
Lao trying to control the position from guard on top but jarvae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lao stopping the sweep attempt from jarvae.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
jarvae wants to sweep but no luck.
Laois looking to pass into half guard but jarvae pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now jarvae is in guard.
jarvae throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Lao dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lao misses with a low kick.
A left lands for jarvae.
jarvae throws a head kick that half lands.
Lao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
jarvae throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
jarvae misses with an attempted mid kick.
jealous jarvae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
jarvae shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps jarvae thinking.
A nice inside leg kick there by jarvae. That's going to slow Lao down.
jarvae misses with a low kick.
jarvae thumps Lao with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jarvae misses with a head kick.
jarvae throws a leg kick that is checked
so Lao counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
jarvae escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lao'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lao trying to control but jarvae is working from the bottom.
jarvae working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but jarvae is tightening it up a little... Lao has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lao reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lao taps out! nice BJJ there by jarvae!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). jealous jarvae!
jealous jarvae is the new featherweight champion!
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