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APF 54 - Merry Xmas PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny T (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Obrien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). T's entrance music is Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers - Born to Lose . A fine choice. Johnny T is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny T!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Obrien!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obrien closes this distance looking for a takedown but T circles away.
Obrien swats away the attempt to clinch by T.
Obrien bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Obrien looking to punish the body of his opponent here but T is avoiding damage well.
Obrien controlling the position from side mount.
T tries to bench press Obrien off him but Obrien keeps the position.
Obrien misses with the ground and pound.
T is trying to control Obrien's posture but Obrien avoids it.
T is letting Obrien control him for a moment.
Obrien wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by T, who protects the arm well.
Obrien working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obrien working away.
Obrien decides to stand up, so the ref orders T to his feet.
Obrien has closed the distance and engaged T in a clinch.
T misses with a knee to the head.
T throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Obrien blocks it with crossed arms.
T makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obrien drags the fight down to the ground.
Obrien controlling the position.
Obrien is working an open guard so T takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
T tries to clinch
and Obrien counters with a straight right hand.
T wants to clinch but Obrien slips to the side
and Obrien counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Obrien.
T keeping moving, preventing Obrien from controlling successfully.
Obrien must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
T has his feet on Obrien's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
T closes the distance but Obrien moves to the side
and Obrien counters with a nice body shot.
T is breathing heavily.
Obrien clinches up against the cage.
T tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obrien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
T leaves Obrien with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Obrien rushes T and presses him up against the cage.
Obrien breaks the clinch.
T gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
T lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Obrien!
Obrien is working to get back to half guard.
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.
T is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
T tries to clinch but Obrien moves away
and Obrien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
T throws a sloppy body shot
and Obrien decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in T's guard.
T looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Obrien passes into side control.
Obrien moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
T managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Obrien.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obrien decides to stand back up.
Obrien shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. T manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Obrien's corner is telling him to maintain position.
T is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Obrien sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Obrien is pushing down on T's leg trying to pass to half guard. T is fighting to maintain full guard but Obrien has managed to sneak the leg through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
T is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Obrien dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Obrien circles away from the clinch attempt
so Obrien counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
T working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Obrien doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Obrien manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Obrien stands up from guard. Let's bang!
T throws a right and a left that both miss.
Obrien slips a jab from T.
Obrien scores with a jab. T acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Obrien shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Obrien was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mike Obrien has got the better of the ground game so far.
Obrien forces the positional change into back control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
T trying to control the action but Obrien just sinks the hooks in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at T as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Obrien!
Obrien biding his time, controlling T.
Obrien is trying to stick to T's back but T is turning into Obrien. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Obrien's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by T.
Obrien is controlling T's posture.
Obrien throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obrien keeping moving, preventing T from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Obrien looking for a sweep. Not yet Obrien, not yet.
T wants to stand but Obrien has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Obrien is pulling down on T's head. It's preventing any offense from T, at least for the moment.
T looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Obrien drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obrien sitting in guard here, content to control.
Obrien forces his way into half guard.
T actively working from the bottom here.
T is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Obrien is taking a breather. T says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Obrien looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Obrien in particular looking to stall.
Obrien is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
T is trying to stand up here but Obrien is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Obrien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
T tries to clinch but Obrien moves away
and Obrien counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Obrien with a nice head shot there.
Obrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. T swivels though and keeps the full guard.
T working a defensive guard here.
T throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
T can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Obrien controls the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Obrien accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Obrien slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obrien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
T is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Obrien bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
T avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Obrien.
T is pushing Obrien's head away, looking to escape. Obrien manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee asks Obrien politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Obrien prefers to stall for the moment though.
Obrien has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
T bucks up and tries to throw Obrien off but instead Obrien has got his back!
Obrien gets his hands free as T looks to control.
Obrien is riding his opponent, not letting T buck him off.
T avoids the strikes from Obrien.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obrien biding his time, controlling T.
T is trying to get back to his feet but Obrien has full control of the position and if anything, T has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Obrien biding his time, looking for the opening.
T rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Johnny T has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Obrien.
Obrien moves into the clinch successfully.
Obrien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
T wants to clinch
and Obrien counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Obrien.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
T tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Obrien stays in close to T's body and controls the position.
T is working an open guard so Obrien takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Obrien closes this distance looking for a takedown but T circles away.
T throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by T misses
and Obrien counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Obrien.
T misses with a shot to the kidneys.
T is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Obrien is defending well for now.
Obrien gets control of T's arms and successfully pulls guard. Obrien will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Obrien is looking for a triangle but T pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells T's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Obrien comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Obrien 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Obrien!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Druff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makke Hakala (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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188 lbs
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190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Druff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Makke Hakala!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Druff as he jumps to the side.
Druff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Druff pushing down on Hakala's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Druff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hakala has hold of Druff's hands but Druff slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hakala wants to control but Druff is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Druff lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Druff throwing shots but Hakala is blocking nicely.
Druff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hakala's head.
Hakala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Druff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Druff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hakala looks gassed!
Druff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Druff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hakala blocking the ground and pound attempt from Druff.
Druff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hakala sees it coming and defends easily.
Druff is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Druff is looking for a kimura but Hakala is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Druff to get the leverage.
Druff is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hakala is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Druff!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Safic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Barbaroza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Safic comes to the cage accompanied by Papa Roach - Last Resort (Uncensored Version) . The key to victory for Martin Safic has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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191 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Martin Safic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Barbaroza!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbaroza shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Safic's guard.
Barbaroza is looking to work some ground and pound but Safic has wrist control.
Barbaroza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barbaroza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barbaroza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbaroza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barbaroza scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Safic wants to stand and escape but Barbaroza is having none of it.
Barbaroza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barbaroza throwing strikes but missing.
Safic wants to stand up but Barbaroza is controlling him.
Safic is breathing heavily.
Barbaroza drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Barbaroza seems to have locked his on tight now - Safic screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Barbaroza, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Fred Barbaroza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iron Thehammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by Transplants - Romper Stomper. Charlie Green has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iron Thehammer!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thehammer throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease.
Thehammer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Green is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Green tries to clinch up but Thehammer circles away and keeps his distance.
Thehammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green dodges the punch combination from Thehammer.
A shot to the body from Thehammer misses
letting Green counter with a right hand.
Thehammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Green gets a clinch.
Thehammer working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Green.
Green is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thehammer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thehammer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Green cracks Thehammer with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Green as the two fighters clinch.
Green lands with a left to the head.
Green scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like Iron Thehammer has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Green.
Thehammer looks gassed!
Green works on Thehammer's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Green.
Green is working Thehammer over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Thehammer regains guard immediately.
Green landing some decent shots from guard.
Green postures up in Thehammer's guard and throws a big left but Thehammer blocks it.
Green throwing strikes from guard but Thehammer blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green stands up over Thehammer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green postures up and lands a big shot to Thehammer's brow.
Green throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Green accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thehammer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Green keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thehammer's head.
Green with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thehammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Green.
Thehammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green throwing strikes but missing.
Green sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Green has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Green wants to control from the top but Thehammer keeps moving.
Green thows a big elbow that misses.
Green is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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.
Green working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Green postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thehammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Green distracts Thehammer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thehammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Green is stalling in the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Green dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iron Thehammer's cut.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Green lands with a nice combination. Thehammer backs away looking to recover.
Green lands a right hook to the body.
Green thuds a left hand into Thehammer's body.
Iron Thehammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thehammer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab by Green.
Thehammer misses with a few strikes there.
Green bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thehammer's head.
Green tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Green thuds a left hand into Thehammer's body.
Thehammer is breathing heavily.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch but Thehammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Green moves in looking to clinch but Thehammer pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green tries to clinch up but Thehammer circles away and keeps his distance.
Thehammer misses with a combination
and Green counters by clinching up.
Green scores with a shot to the side of Thehammer's head.
A short uppercut from Green.
Green lands a body punch.
Green lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Green.
Green lands a nice uppercut.
Green pushes Thehammer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Green lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Green scores with a nice short uppercut.
Green lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Green creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Green lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thehammer backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Green.
Green lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Green lands a hook that snaps the head of Thehammer backwards.
Green digs a right hand into Thehammer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thehammer's gas tank.
Charlie Green has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Green lands a body punch.
Green has Thehammer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Green pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Thehammer tumbling to the mat - Green dives into Thehammer's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Green distracts Thehammer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Green working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green throwing strikes from guard but Thehammer blocks nicely.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Thehammer is retaining full guard.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thehammer can do to turn this around?
Thehammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Green throwing strikes but missing.
Green working some strikes from top position.
Green working some strikes from top position.
Green postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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.
Green controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thehammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Green.
Green working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Green throwing strikes but missing.
Thehammer wants to get back to his feet but Green is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Green controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Green dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Iron Thehammer's cut.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Green stuns Thehammer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Green fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thehammer stuffs the takedown.
Green fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thehammer misses with a body punch
and Green makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thehammer misses with a combination
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Green fails in his attempt to clinch.
Green connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thehammer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Green comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Green lands a nice shot to the body.
Green slips a jab and a cross from Thehammer.
Thehammer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thehammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Green doesn't manage to clinch there - Thehammer circles away.
Green moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Green shoots in but no luck this time.
Green tries to clinch there but Thehammer circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Green takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thehammer throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Thehammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green misses with a shot to the body
and Thehammer counters with a one-two to the body.
Green takes a swing at Thehammer's ribcage but misses.
Green throws a series of punches but Thehammer avoids them all with ease.
Thehammer fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thehammer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Green makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Green tries to clinch but Thehammer is having none of it.
Iron Thehammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Green throwing shots but Thehammer is blocking nicely.
Iron Thehammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thehammer tries to kick Green off but Green keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Thehammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green throwing shots but Thehammer is blocking nicely.
Green thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Green looks to land a strike but Thehammer avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Green with a flurry of punches that miss.
Green loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice body punch from Green.
Nice body punch from Green.
Green cracks Thehammer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Green showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Green has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:25
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:25
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Green!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Dzagoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knox is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Paint It Black By The Rolling Stones. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alan Dzagoev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Knox!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzagoev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knox blocks a jab.
A big left from Dzagoev misses.
Knox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dzagoev misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Dzagoev misses.
Knox shoots in looking for a takedown. Dzagoev tries to sprawl out of it but Knox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dzagoev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Knox slips a jab from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dzagoev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knox's head.
A big right from Dzagoev misses.
Dzagoev connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.
It looks like Tommy Knox has been cut.
Knox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dzagoev as he avoids it easily.
Knox lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dzagoev's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Dzagoev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dzagoev's guard.
Knox scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knox is looking to work some ground and pound but Dzagoev has wrist control.
Knox throws a big right hand that misses.
Knox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dzagoev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dzagoev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knox throws a big right hand that misses.
Knox is pushing down on Dzagoev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dzagoev is fighting to maintain full guard but Knox has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dzagoev avoids the head kick by Knox.
Dzagoev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knox.
Alan Dzagoev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Knox.
Dzagoev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alan Dzagoev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dzagoev blocks a head kick by Knox.
Dzagoev misses with a few strikes there.
Dzagoev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dzagoev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alan Dzagoev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dzagoev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dzagoev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzagoev cracks Knox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knox slips a straight right by Dzagoev.
Jab by Dzagoev.
Dzagoev looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Dzagoev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dzagoev thinking.
Dzagoev is breathing heavily.
Dzagoev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses with a few strikes there.
Dzagoev throws a big shot that misses.
Knox drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knox has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dzagoev is proving hard to escape from.
Knox postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dzagoev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knox with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev trying to keep a closed guard but Knox is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dzagoev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Dzagoev misses with the combination.
Knox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Knox closes the distance and clinches up with Dzagoev, looking for a takedown. Knox pushes Dzagoev against the cage but Dzagoev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Dzagoev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Dzagoev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dzagoev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dzagoev scores with a punch to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Dzagoev misses the target.
Knox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dzagoev moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Knox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dzagoev throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Dzagoev misses its intended target.
Dzagoev tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the body from Dzagoev misses
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dzagoev throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Dzagoev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Dzagoev throws a combination that misses
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No luck for Knox with that takedown attempt.
Dzagoev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knox. Knox obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox throws a body punch but Dzagoev moves out of range.
Dzagoev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Knox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dzagoev defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Knox is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dzagoev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knox.
Knox tries to pass to full mount but Dzagoev defends it.
Dzagoev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Knox frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Knox is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dzagoev can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dzagoev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Knox working Dzagoev over with strikes here.
Knox landing strikes, looking to finish!
Knox in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dzagoev is rocked!
Knox postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Dzagoev bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Knox and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Knox!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between gogo momo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasemchai Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). momo comes into the arena with Miles Davis - Moon Dreams blaring out of the sound system. Kasemchai Fairtex acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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160 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, gogo momo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kasemchai Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
momo swings for the body but Fairtex moves out of range.
Fairtex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fairtex fakes high and swings low for a body shot but momo manages to avoid it.
momo shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fairtex scores with a head kick.
A solid body kick from Fairtex.
Fairtex thows a body kick. momo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fairtex scores with a kick to the midsection.
momo takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown by momo or perhaps it was just good defense by Fairtex which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for gogo momo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fairtex scores with the left hand. momo knows he should have avoided that one.
momo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fairtex wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex scores with the left hand. momo knows he should have avoided that one.
Fairtex is looking to chop away at momo's legs.
Fairtex lets loose with a powerful body kick. momo will feel that in the morning.
momo tries to keep at a distance but Fairtex has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fairtex lands a good knee to the midsection. momo won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Fairtex.
momo takes an elbow to the forehead.
momo wants a takedown.
Fairtex breaks the clinch.
Kasemchai Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
momo tries to clinch up but Fairtex circles away and keeps his distance.
Fairtex closes the distance but momo moves to the side
and momo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fairtex's guard.
Fairtex wants to stand and escape but momo is having none of it.
Fairtex 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.
Fairtex is controlling momo's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairtex looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
momo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
momo trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairtex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fairtex is controlling momo's posture.
momo looking to pass the guard.
Fairtex controlling momo's posture.
momo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fairtex tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fairtex closes the distance but momo moves to the side
and momo counters with a single leg into guard. Fairtex didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
momo is looking to work some ground and pound but Fairtex has wrist control.
momo throwing strikes from guard but Fairtex blocks nicely.
momo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and momo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fairtex is controlling momo's posture.
momo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
momo trying to control but Fairtex is working from the bottom.
momo is looking to work some ground and pound but Fairtex has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fairtex lands with an overhand left.
Fairtex lands with a hook. momo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fairtex stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fairtex wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
momo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fairtex.
Fairtex misses with a jab, cross combination.
A good leg kick by Fairtex.
momo is breathing heavily.
Fairtex scores with a leg kick.
momo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fairtex lands with a kick to the temple. momo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fairtex thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fairtex lands a head kick. momo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but momo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fairtex clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fairtex is pressed up against the cage. momo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fairtex down to the mat. Fairtex avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice body kick from Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by momo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasemchai Fairtex dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Danga de danga de dang - Fairtex scores with a four punch combination!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fairtex is defended easily by momo.
Fairtex throws a leg kick but momo sees it coming and moves out of range.
momo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fairtex counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
momo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from momo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fairtex throws an uppercut from half a mile away. momo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch up but momo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fairtex throws a hook but momo avoids it easily.
Fairtex throws a jab when momo was well out of range.
momo with a poor takedown
and Fairtex counters with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fairtex misses the target.
gogo momo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
momo moves out of range as Fairtex throws a body kick.
momo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fairtex counters with a solid body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for gogo momo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
momo tries for a takedown but Fairtex circles away easily
and Fairtex counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
momo misses with a takedown attempt
and Fairtex counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fairtex dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on momo. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
The fighters circling - Fairtex throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fairtex lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fairtex wants to clinch.
momo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fairtex throws a quick head kick that skims the top of momo's head.
Fairtex doesn't manage to clinch there - momo circles away.
momo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses.
momo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Fairtex misses with a looping left.
momo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fairtex counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
momo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fairtex moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fairtex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasemchai Fairtex seems to be getting the better of the standup.
momo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
momo staying out of range there.
Fairtex throws a nice head kick!
Fairtex lands a head kick!
momo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
momo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fairtex counters with a slapping leg kick.
momo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fairtex. Fairtex obviously looking to wear him down.
Fairtex scores with a crisp jab that stopped momo in his tracks.
momo moves in looking to clinch but Fairtex pushes him off.
momo has his takedown stuffed
and Fairtex counters with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fairtex.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fairtex chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fairtex connects with a nice looking jab.
Fairtex lands with a kick to the ribs.
momo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fairtex counters with a good low kick that momo was not able to check.
Fairtex fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt momo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fairtex throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fairtex darts in trying to clinch
and momo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fairtex is looking for a sweep. momo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fairtex is defending against the submission attempts here by momo.
Fairtex is controlling momo's trapped leg to prevent momo from advancing to side control.
Fairtex gets full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fairtex bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in momo's guard.
momo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fairtex gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fairtex wanted to stand there but momo had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasemchai Fairtex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fairtex scores with a nice body kick.
Fairtex misses the shot to the body.
momo shoots and misses
and Fairtex counters with a flying knee. Nice.
momo fails with the takedown
and Fairtex counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fairtex lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fairtex throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by momo.
Fairtex looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Fairtex finds it's way through momo's defenses.
Fairtex has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fairtex throws a nice head kick!
momo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fairtex.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fairtex clinches up against the cage.
Fairtex utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex breaks from the clinch.
Fairtex takes a swing at momo's ribcage but misses.
Fairtex drives through and clinches with momo against the cage.
Fairtex breaks from the clinch.
Fairtex throws a front kick that sends momo stumbling back into the cage.
Fairtex clinches.
Fairtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
momo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fairtex looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fairtex tries to buck momo off but momo is having none of it.
momo is looking to take a break and control but Fairtex is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fairtex is trying to control momo's posture but momo avoids it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fairtex can do anything to dispel that myth.
momo throws a strike aimed at the side of Fairtex's head but Fairtex avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
momo working away.
Fairtex regains half guard.
Fairtex wants to improve his position but momo is controlling well.
Fairtex is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fairtex cracks the inside of momo's front leg.
momo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fairtex did well to prevent momo getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fairtex manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
momo drops back looking for a leg! Fairtex is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fairtex manages to kick momo off! momo jumps back into Fairtex's guard.
Fairtex is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fairtex pushes momo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
momo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex sneaks back into half guard.
momo trying to control from half guard but Fairtex is working away.
Fairtex regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fairtex manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fairtex is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Fairtex fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with momo, pushing him back against the cage.
Fairtex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
momo is working for takedown but Fairtex is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for gogo momo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fairtex connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section. momo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fairtex using the Thai plumb to throw knees but momo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fairtex.
momo is working for takedown but Fairtex is calmly controlling the position for now.
momo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fairtex fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fairtex feints and then cracks momo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow momo down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fairtex lands a head shot.
Fairtex scores with a leg kick.
gogo momo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fairtex gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kasemchai Fairtex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fairtex winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasemchai Fairtex!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mack Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Leshley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leshley has chosen I am the Dominator as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mack Jamison had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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265 lbs
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mack Jamison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Leshley!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamison just misses with a punch to the body.
Leshley moves away from the strike by Jamison.
Mack Jamison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leshley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Leshley winds up and cracks Jamison with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Leshley is just content to waste time from the top position. Jamison takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Leshley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Leshley postures up in Jamison's guard and throws a big left but Jamison blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leshley throws a strike but Jamison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Leshley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leshley trying to control the position.
Leshley keeping moving, preventing Jamison from controlling successfully.
Leshley wants to sweep here but Jamison controlling him for the moment.
Jamison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leshley can do anything to dispel that myth.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Leshley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jamison finds it's way round the side to connect with Leshley's head.
Jamison throws a series of punches but Leshley avoids them all with ease.
Jamison looks to throw the jab but Leshley is out of range.
Leshley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Leshley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leshley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison is staying active underneath Leshley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Leshley looks to land a strike but Jamison avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Leshley wants to control from the top but Jamison keeps moving.
Leshley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leshley looking to pass the guard.
Leshley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leshley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jamison misses with a body shot.
Leshley moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leshley lands a shoulder strike.
Leshley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leshley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leshley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jamison pushes Leshley off and scrambles back to his feet.
Leshley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jamison, pushing him back against the cage.
Jamison goes for a takedown in the clinch but Leshley prevents it.
Leshley manages to break the clinch.
Leshley gets the takedown into side control.
Leshley misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Leshley wants to control but Jamison is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison is trying to get back to his feet.
Jamison is trying to control Leshley's posture but Leshley avoids it.
The referee asks Leshley politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Leshley prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jamison is pushing Leshley's head away, looking to escape. Leshley manages to hold on to the position though.
Leshley misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Leshley misses with the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab from Jamison.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Leshley dominated that round.
That's time! Jamison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jamison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jamison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leshley moves out of range of the strikes.
Jamison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leshley moves away.
Jamison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jamison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leshley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jamison.
Jamison avoids the body shot from Leshley.
Jamison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leshley.
Jamison leaves Leshley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jamison looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jamison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jamison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Leshley is holding on to half guard well.
Leshley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jamison has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison is looking to work some ground and pound but Leshley has wrist control.
Leshley pulls Jamison in close to prevent any damage.
Jamison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jamison postures up in Leshley's guard and throws a big left but Leshley blocks it.
Jamison preventing the sweep.
Leshley has his hands on Jamison's head, controlling the position.
Jamison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leshley working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leshley is on top in guard.
Jamison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leshley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jamison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jamison is looking to stand up but Leshley isn't so interested in that idea.
Leshley throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leshley wants to control from the top but Jamison keeps moving.
Leshley is looking to advance position but Jamison has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Leshley is looking to improve his position but Jamison isn't that keen on the idea.
Leshley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee warns Leshley that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Leshley is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Leshley that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Leshley tries to hold on but Jamison pushes him away.
Leshley is bucking up trying to escape but Jamison cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
It looks like Bobby Leshley has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jamison landing strikes from the mount.
Jamison throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jamison has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Leshley's face.
That has opened up Bobby Leshley's cut even more.
Leshley is breathing heavily.
Leshley tries to hold on but Jamison pushes him away.
The referee warns Leshley that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Leshley is rocked!
The cut above Bobby Leshley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jamison postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Leshley bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Jamison and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mack Jamison!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Morton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignatius Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morton's entrance music is Rock N Roll-Led Zeppelin. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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214 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Morton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ignatius Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morton thuds his right hand into Reilly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
An inside leg kick from Reilly misses.
Reilly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morton.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reilly lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reilly tries to bum rush Morton with a series of wild strikes but Morton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some bone on bone action there as Reilly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reilly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reilly explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly scoring well with a low kick there.
Reilly throws a right and a left that Morton avoids nicely.
Morton throws a jab but it's blocked by Reilly.
Reilly looks to land a left hand but Morton moved out of range nicely.
Reilly is looking to chop away at Morton's legs.
Reilly throws a leg kick that is checked
and Morton counters with a leg kick.
Morton cracks Reilly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Horrible takedown by Morton or perhaps it was just good defense by Reilly which made him look bad.
Morton throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Reilly counters with a solid body kick.
Morton is breathing heavily.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morton throws a leg kick
and Reilly counters with a low kick, right behind Morton 's knee.
Reilly misses with a hook. Morton ducked under it nicely.
Reilly throws a wild body kick that Morton sees coming a mile off.
Ignatius Reilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reilly throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reilly lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reilly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morton momentarily.
Reilly moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reilly - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Morton is looking to control Reilly's arms but Reilly gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morton has his back to the cage.
Reilly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Morton is trying to drag Reilly to the mat but Reilly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Reilly.
Reilly is pushing Morton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly tries to land a knee to the head but Morton blocks with his arms.
Morton is trying to maintain a safe position but Reilly gets an underhook and turns Morton into the cage.
Reilly misses with a knee to the head.
Morton takes a knee to the side of the body.
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!
Reilly misses with a knee to the head.
Reilly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morton is defending well for now.
Morton drags the fight down to the ground.
Reilly wants to stand but Morton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Reilly decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Morton, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Reilly.
Morton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reilly misses with a hook to the body
so Morton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reilly wriggles free and stands up.
Reilly lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly scores with a kick to the midsection.
Reilly cracks a nice hook into Morton's ribs.
Reilly tries to clinch up but Morton circles away and keeps his distance.
Reilly throws a leg kick
and Morton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Reilly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Morton is looking to work some ground and pound but Reilly has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Morton is controlling him.
Morton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reilly wants to sweep but no luck.
Morton is looking to advance position but Reilly has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Morton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reilly wants to control the pace but Morton is squirming around nicely.
Reilly stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignatius Reilly dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a few strikes there.
Reilly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morton misses with a jab to the body
and Reilly makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reilly cracks Morton with an open hand slap.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reilly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morton thows a leg kick but Reilly checks it
and Reilly holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Morton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Morton wants to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Reilly.
Morton avoiding damage as Reilly throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short left from Reilly.
Reilly displaying some good clinch control by pressing Morton up against the cage.
Morton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Morton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly lands a left hand.
Reilly taking a breather.
Reilly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morton avoids it.
Morton misses with a punch on the inside.
Morton blocks an elbow strike from Reilly.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reilly throws an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Morton avoids a wild elbow strike from Reilly.
Nice elbow from Reilly.
Reilly lands an elbow inside that Morton shrugs off.
Reilly taking a breather.
Morton tries to score a body lock takedown but Reilly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reilly lands an elbow inside that Morton shrugs off.
It looks like Ricky Morton has been cut.
Come on Reilly - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Morton is trying to stall.
Reilly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Reilly.
Reilly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Morton avoids the elbow strike from Reilly, against the cage.
Reilly tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Reilly.
Reilly pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reilly landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly slows down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Reilly.
Reilly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morton.
Come on Reilly - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reilly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reilly just leaning against Morton, taking a breather.
Reilly continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ignatius Reilly.
Morton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ignatius Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reilly throws a leg kick
and Morton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Reilly!
Morton landing strikes from the mount and Reilly is in trouble!
Morton lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morton scoring with strikes but Reilly is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Morton tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Morton landing strikes from the mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reilly can do anything to dispel that myth.
Morton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Reilly?
Reilly taking shots to the head.
Morton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Morton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morton unloads with some shots from mount but Reilly bucks and avoids them well.
Reilly tries to hold on but Morton pushes him away.
Morton throws a wild left hand from mount and Reilly manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ignatius Reilly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ricky Morton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Reilly has managed to clinch.
Reilly missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Reilly.
Morton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reilly lands an elbow inside.
Reilly lands a nice uppercut.
Reilly is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Reilly is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morton takes an elbow to the temple.
Reilly lands a good knee to the midsection. Morton won't want to take too many of those.
Reilly lands a nice elbow.
Morton is trying to maintain a safe position but Reilly gets an underhook and turns Morton into the cage.
Reilly lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly lands an elbow inside that Morton shrugs off.
Still in the clinch, Reilly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reilly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reilly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morton backwards.
Nice elbow from Reilly.
Reilly effectively controlling the action here.
Reilly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Reilly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morton's defenses.
Reilly controlling the action here for a moment.
Morton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Morton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Morton is rocked!
Reilly pushes Morton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Morton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reilly receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Morton seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reilly.
Morton tries to land knees in the clinch but Reilly avoids the damage to the body.
A short body shot lands from Reilly as the two fighters clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Reilly.
Reilly lands an elbow that stopped Morton in his tracks for a moment.
Reilly lands an elbow inside that Morton shrugs off.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Reilly.
Reilly creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Morton with a big uppercut! Morton tries to clinch up but Reilly pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples Morton to the mat! Morton covers up and Reilly unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ignatius Reilly!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sleep When I'm Dead. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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285 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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270 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Snuka!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Snuka.
Snuka walks into a left hand.
Snuka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snuka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Snuka swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Snuka misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snuka's sensitive parts.
Snuka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snuka tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Snuka takes a shot to the head.
Snuka wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Snuka tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Silva.
Snuka looks gassed!
Snuka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like James Snuka has been cut.
Snuka struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Snuka wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Snuka takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva gets through Snuka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Snuka is rocked!
A short right from Silva.
Snuka is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
clinched against the cage, Silva lands a big elbow that drops Snuka! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Snuka is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nalle Puh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Wheldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puh comes to the cage accompanied by Nalle Puhin uudet seikkailut. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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198 lbs
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190 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nalle Puh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Wheldon!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puh rushes Wheldon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Puh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Puh breaks the clinch.
Puh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Puh misses with a few strikes there.
Wheldon throws a right hand that Puh ducks under and follows up with a left that Puh also avoids with ease.
Puh lands a jab.
Puh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wheldon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice cross by Wheldon.
Puh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wheldon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wheldon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wheldon avoids the head kick by Puh.
Wheldon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Puh finds it's way round the side to connect with Wheldon's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wheldon throws a hook to the side of Puh's head but Puh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wheldon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Puh circles away quickly and effectively.
Decent striking displayed by Wheldon there.
Puh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wheldon connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puh thuds a left hand into Wheldon's body.
Wheldon looks to score with a jab to the body but Puh is just out of range.
Wheldon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puh was well out of range. Poor timing from Wheldon.
Wheldon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puh slips a jab and a cross from Wheldon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheldon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wheldon throws a big shot that misses.
Puh swings for the body but Wheldon moves out of range.
Puh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wheldon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wheldon loads up on a big right hand but Puh slips the punch.
Puh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wheldon.
Puh lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wheldon throws a series of punches but Puh moves out of range.
Puh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wheldon lands a right hook to the body.
Puh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wheldon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puh ducks under a wild hook from Wheldon.
Puh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wheldon.
Kevin Wheldon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puh pushes Wheldon up against the cage in a clinch.
Wheldon is trying to break the clinch but Puh has him pressed against the cage.
Puh is trying to maintain a safe position but Wheldon gets an underhook and turns Puh into the cage.
Puh misses with some punches.
Wheldon wants to get back to striking at distance but Puh won't allow it.
Wheldon stops a takedown attempt from Puh.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wheldon working hard to break the clinch.
Wheldon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wheldon working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wheldon.
Wheldon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Puh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wheldon throws a hook but Puh blocks it.
Puh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wheldon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Puh has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Puh.
Wheldon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wheldon gets underhooks to prevent Puh's takedown attempt.
Puh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wheldon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nalle Puh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puh is breathing heavily.
Puh prevents Wheldon from breaking the clinch.
Puh wants to stall.
Wheldon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wheldon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puh.
Wheldon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puh.
Wheldon misses with a wild combination.
Wheldon throws a series of punches but Puh avoids them all with ease.
Wheldon lands a really nice looking cross but Puh seems unphased.
Puh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wheldon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Puh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wheldon.
Wheldon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Puh fails with a takedown attempt.
Wheldon lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Puh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wheldon thuds his right hand into Puh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wheldon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Puh had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Puh scores with a sloppy right hand. Wheldon should have avoided that one.
Puh misses with a head kick.
Puh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Puh tries to clinch there but Wheldon circles away.
Puh ducks under a wild hook from Wheldon.
Wheldon cracks a nice hook into Puh's ribs.
Wheldon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Puh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wheldon throws a one two combo.
Wheldon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Puh's head backwards.
Puh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wheldon cracks Puh with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wheldon throws a jab but it's blocked by Puh.
Wheldon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kevin Wheldon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheldon misses with a two punch combination.
Wheldon throws a series of punches but Puh avoids them all with ease.
Wheldon loads up on a big right hand but Puh slips the punch.
Puh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wheldon misses with a straight left.
Wheldon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Puh counters with a single leg into guard. Wheldon didn't expect that.
Puh prevents Wheldon from getting back to his feet.
Puh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Puh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Wheldon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Puh swinging wildly here.
Puh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wheldon works Puh's body with a nice hook.
Wheldon throws a sloppy body shot
and Puh counters with a nice uppercut.
Kevin Wheldon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puh misses the jab.
Puh thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wheldon if he has to take too many more of those.
Wheldon throws a shot from downtown. Puh moves away and avoids it.
Puh tries a head kick but it misses.
Wheldon lands with a nice body punch.
Wheldon throws a right hand that Puh ducks under and follows up with a left that Puh also avoids with ease.
Puh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Puh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Puh misses with a head kick.
Wheldon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Puh counters with a body kick.
Nalle Puh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Puh tests Wheldon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Puh slips under a jab.
Wheldon blocks a head kick by Puh.
Wheldon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Puh has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed right hand from Wheldon misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheldon misses with a straight left.
Puh throws a series of punches but Wheldon moves out of range.
A punch combination from Puh misses.
Puh is looking to slow Wheldon down with leg kicks.
Puh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Puh connects with a solid leg kick.
Puh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wheldon's calf.
Puh thuds his right hand into Wheldon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wheldon looks to land a combination but Puh avoids it well.
Wheldon punishes Puh's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Puh finds it's way through Wheldon's defenses.
Wheldon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wheldon looks to land a right hand but Puh moved out of range.
Wheldon moves away from the strike by Puh.
A left and a right from Wheldon both land. Nice combination.
Wheldon keeps the fight on the outside.
Wheldon lands a body shot.
Wheldon throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wheldon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Puh has time to react.
Wheldon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wheldon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puh.
Horrible takedown by Puh or perhaps it was just good defense by Wheldon which made him look bad.
Wheldon throws a hook but Puh blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puh throws a sloppy head kick and Wheldon moves out of range easily.
Wheldon connects with a crisp jab.
Wheldon lands a jab to the nose.
Wheldon lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wheldon clobbers Puh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A leg kick checked by Wheldon.
Puh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wheldon moves away.
Puh slips under a jab from Wheldon.
Puh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wheldon works Puh's body with a nice hook.
Puh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Puh misses with a looping right.
Wheldon just misses with a punch to the body.
Wheldon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Puh looks for the body kick but Wheldon saw that one coming.
Puh scores with a decent looking hook.
Puh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wheldon.
Wheldon digs a good body shot into Puh's ribs.
Wheldon digs a good hook to Puh's body.
Puh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Puh thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Wheldon.
Puh throws a head kick but Wheldon moves out of range.
Puh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wheldon lands a nice shot to the body.
Wheldon misses the shot to the body.
Wheldon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot by Wheldon.
Wheldon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wheldon lands a body shot.
Wheldon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Puh slips a jab and a cross from Wheldon.
Wheldon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puh.
Wheldon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some wild striking there from Wheldon.
Wheldon lands a jab to Puh's midsection.
Wheldon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wheldon lands a nice shot to the body.
Wheldon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Puh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wheldon.
Wheldon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puh walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheldon throws a sloppy body shot
and Puh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wheldon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wheldon works over Puh's head and body with a nice combination.
Wheldon lands a nice shot that snaps Puh's head back.
Wheldon jabs Puh right on the nose. Puh blinks but takes it well.
Wheldon throws a right hand that Puh ducks under and follows up with a left that Puh also avoids with ease.
Wheldon misses with a wild combination.
Wheldon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Puh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Puh moves in looking to clinch but Wheldon pushes him off.
Wheldon scores with a jab to the body.
Wheldon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wheldon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Puh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wheldon lands a jab-cross combination.
Wheldon misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Puh takes one to the chin there.
Wheldon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Puh throws a push kick but Wheldon slaps the foot to one side.
Wheldon lands with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wheldon.
Wheldon throws a combination. Puh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Wheldon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wheldon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wheldon moves away from the strike by Puh.
Puh instigates a clinch.
Wheldon is trying to break free.
Wheldon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wheldon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wheldon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wheldon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wheldon breaks from the clinch.
Jab, jab by Wheldon - just one landing.
Wheldon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wheldon avoids the body shot from Puh.
Puh misses with a head kick.
Wheldon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wheldon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Puh feints and then cracks Wheldon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wheldon down.
Puh slips a jab and a cross from Wheldon.
Puh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Puh.
Wheldon looks to land a combination but Puh avoids it well.
Wheldon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wheldon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Puh lands a jab-cross combination.
Puh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puh dips to his left and cracks Wheldon with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheldon blocks a head kick by Puh.
Wheldon throws a series of punches but Puh avoids them all with ease.
Wheldon thumps Puh with a low kick.
Puh throws a looping overhand right but Wheldon ducks down to avoid it.
Wheldon throws the left hand but Puh avoids the punch easily.
Wheldon looks to land a left hand but Puh moved out of range nicely.
Wheldon scores with a three punch combo!
Puh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wheldon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Puh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wheldon throws out the jab.
Wheldon scores with a three punch combo!
Wheldon lands with a right hand.
Puh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wheldon moves away.
Puh connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Wheldon misses.
A slow jab from Wheldon misses its intended target.
Wheldon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Puh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Puh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Puh closes the distance and pushes Wheldon back into the cage.
Puh is pushing Wheldon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Puh walks into a straight right hand from Wheldon.
Puh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wheldon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wheldon throws an overhand right that lands on Puh's shoulder, as Puh tries to avoid the shot.
Wheldon throws a sloppy body shot
and Puh counters with a left and a right that stings Wheldon.
The fighters circling - Puh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puh gets a clinch.
Puh has a couple of punches blocked by Wheldon.
Puh has Wheldon pressed against the cage, preventing Wheldon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Puh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wheldon tries to circle away but Puh has him pinned against the cage.
Puh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Puh is trying to maintain a safe position but Wheldon gets an underhook and turns Puh into the cage.
Wheldon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Puh looking to throw knees to the head but Wheldon is blocking nicely.
Puh throws a head punch that misses.
Wheldon is trying to break the clinch but Puh is controlling him.
Puh stalling in the clinch but Wheldon improves position.
Puh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Puh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Puh misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Puh there.
Puh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wheldon takes a swing at Puh's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Puh.
Wheldon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wheldon misses with an uppercut.
Wheldon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wheldon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wheldon digs a good body shot into Puh's ribs.
Wheldon moves out of range of the strikes.
Wheldon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Puh. Puh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Puh avoids the body shot from Wheldon.
Wheldon looks to land a left hand but Puh moved out of range nicely.
Wheldon works over Puh's head and body with a nice combination.
Wheldon throws a series of punches but Puh avoids them all with ease.
Puh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Puh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wheldon jabs Puh right on the nose. Puh blinks but takes it well.
Puh throws a head kick but Wheldon moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheldon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Puh finds it's way round the side to connect with Wheldon's head.
Puh wants to clinch up but Wheldon keeps it at a distance.
Wheldon looks to land a left hand but Puh moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wheldon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wheldon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wheldon misses with a body shot.
Nalle Puh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wheldon lands a jab-cross combination.
Puh throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Puh slips a jab from Wheldon.
Puh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wheldon.
Wheldon swings for the body but Puh moves out of range.
Wheldon throws a right and a left that Puh avoids nicely.
Puh misses with a head kick.
Wheldon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Puh misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puh slips a jab from Wheldon.
Wheldon swinging wildly here.
Wheldon digs a good body shot into Puh's ribs.
Kevin Wheldon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Puh pushes Wheldon away with a front kick.
Wheldon's corner calls for a 1-2. Wheldon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Wheldon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wheldon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Wheldon!
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