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EEC 68 Awe v Sparks PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crouch Ouch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tone Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Tone Cross enters the cage!
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292 lbs
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288 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Crouch Ouch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tone Cross!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch throws a jab when Cross was well out of range.
Cross fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ouch moves out of range of the strikes.
Cross scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ouch lands a big head kick that sends Cross tumbling to the mat! Ouch takes a step backwards and waves Cross back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Tone Cross has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from Ouch. No joy for Cross on that attempt.
Cross misses with a takedown attempt - Ouch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cross throws a nice looking combination but Ouch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ouch feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cross sprawling to the canvas! Cross rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ouch finish him?!
Ouch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cross throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ouch counters with a hugh head kick that removes Cross from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Crouch Ouch!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Switch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Still (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Chris Switch has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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213 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Switch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Still!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Still shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Switch is trying to defend but Still finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Switch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Still.
Still looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still lands strikes from half guard.
Switch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Still missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Still prevents Switch from standing back up.
Switch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Still.
Still seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Switch wants to get back to his feet.
Still trying to control from half guard but Switch is working away.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Switch slips a jab from Still.
Switch misses with a takedown attempt
and Still counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Switch!
Switch is bucking up trying to escape but Still cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Still wants to control the pace but Switch is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Still jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Switch is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Switch and Still has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Switch dodges the ground and pound from Still.
Still working the ground and pound.
Switch avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Still.
Still wants to lay and pray for a moment but Switch keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still lands an elbow.
Still tries for a kimura but Switch is defending well.
Switch wants to get back to his feet but Still drags him back down.
Still has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Still is trying to get an arm triangle but Switch is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Still is staying tight to Switch's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Switch wants to get back to his feet but Still drags him back down.
Sloppy strikes there by Still.
Switch pushes Still away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Still gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Switch rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Still's guard! Nice work there by Switch!
Switch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Still 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.
Still with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Switch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Still trying to control but Switch is working from the bottom.
Still slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Still tries to score with some ground and pound. Switch controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Switch is not content to let Still control the position.
Still has hold of Switch's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Switch seems comfortable defending it but Still has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Switch is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Switch is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Still couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Still!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Pena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pena comes to the cage accompanied by Pitbull- Gasolina. The crowd seem to be enjoying McGuire's choice of entrance music: Jump Around. Brandon Pena has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
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141 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Pena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Brandon Pena has been cut.
Pena gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on McGuire's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGuire has had enough of the clinch but Pena keeps him there for the moment.
Pena lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGuire looking to stall.
Pena tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pena landing knees to the head.
Pena tightens his grip and picks McGuire up, before dumping him to the ground. McGuire manages to land in guard.
McGuire is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Pena frees his head nicely. Oh but McGuire has switched to an armbar! Pena is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jake McGuire!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shane Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Olsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Down with Shane. Victor Olsen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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142 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Olsen swivels and escapes.
Olsen connects with the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Olsen there.
Velasquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Olsen lands a lovely overhand right.
Velasquez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Olsen misses.
Olsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Velasquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Olsen.
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches up with Olsen, looking for a takedown. Velasquez pushes Olsen against the cage but Olsen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Velasquez slips a jab and a cross from Olsen.
Velasquez shoots in but Olsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Olsen throws a nice looking combination but Velasquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Velasquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Olsen pinned against the cage. Olsen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Olsen scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olsen as he jumps to the side.
Olsen scores with a decent looking hook.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Nice jab there from Olsen.
Velasquez is rocked!
Olsen lands with a right and another and another! Velasquez is in big trouble! Olsen lands again and this time it's lights out for Velasquez! A quality knockout there for Olsen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Victor Olsen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cohen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Season in the Abyss. Hatfield has chosen Flirtin With Disaster as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Cohen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hannibal Hatfield!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatfield works the jab nicely.
Cohen avoids the head kick by Hatfield.
Hatfield moves into the clinch.
Hatfield is pushing Cohen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice elbow from Hatfield.
Cohen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hatfield landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hatfield unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cohen tries to pull guard but Hatfield holds him up against the cage and eventually Cohen drops back down to his feet.
Hatfield content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hatfield unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hatfield lands an elbow inside.
Hatfield misses with a knee strike.
Hatfield is stalling here.
Hatfield crunches a lovely knee into Cohen's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatfield unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hatfield is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cohen is breathing heavily.
Cohen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hatfield lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Lawrence Cohen has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Hatfield.
Hatfield landing knees to the body.
Come on Hatfield - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hatfield is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hatfield scores with a knee to the head.
Hatfield landing knees to the body.
Hatfield lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hatfield lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hatfield connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cohen's face.
Hatfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hatfield putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cohen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hatfield taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hatfield landing knees to the head.
Hatfield unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cohen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cohen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hatfield slows down the pace here.
Cohen takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hatfield with a knee to the head.
Hatfield is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hatfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hatfield scores a nice knee to the body.
Hatfield lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hatfield avoiding damage.
Hatfield gets underhooks to prevent Cohen's takedown attempt.
Hatfield manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hatfield tries to land a knee to the head but Cohen blocks with his arms.
Hatfield scores a nice knee to the body.
Hatfield lands a nice knee to the body.
Cohen tries to break the clinch but Hatfield is controlling the position.
Hatfield lands a good knee to the midsection. Cohen won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield landing knees to the head.
Cohen tries for a takedown but Hatfield manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lawrence Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cohen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cohen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hatfield creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cohen's defenses.
Hatfield landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hatfield lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hatfield is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cohen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hatfield landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hatfield is stalling here.
Hatfield lands a knee to the head.
Cohen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cohen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hatfield smiles and moves away.
Hannibal Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield has closed the distance and engaged Cohen in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield scores a nice knee to the body.
Hatfield putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cohen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cohen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hatfield avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hatfield unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cohen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hatfield utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hatfield landing knees to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hatfield landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Hatfield.
Hatfield with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hatfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cohen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Hatfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lawrence Cohen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cohen dodges the punch combination from Hatfield.
Cohen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cohen fails to land the takedown.
Cohen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cohen chips away with some ground and pound.
Cohen stops Hatfield from standing up.
Hatfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cohen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hatfield is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cohen slips nicely into half guard.
Cohen trying to control the action but Hatfield is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cohen trying to control from half guard but Hatfield is working away.
Cohen is trying to work for a kimura but Hatfield is defending well.
Hatfield is looking to improve his position.
Hatfield looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cohen is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Hatfield has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hatfield throws a shot from downtown. Cohen moves away and avoids it.
Hatfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hatfield moves into the clinch.
Cohen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hatfield fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lawrence Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cohen shoots in for a double leg but Hatfield sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slow jab from Hatfield misses its intended target.
Hannibal Hatfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hatfield tries to clinch up.
Hatfield closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cohen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hatfield just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hatfield with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hatfield tries to land a knee to the head but Cohen blocks with his arms.
Hatfield with a knee to the head.
Hatfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hatfield with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hatfield landing knees to the head.
Cohen tries to pull guard but Hatfield holds him up against the cage and eventually Cohen drops back down to his feet.
Hatfield tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hatfield obliges.
Hatfield working Cohen over with knees to the body.
Hatfield creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cohen's defenses.
Hannibal Hatfield seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cohen decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatfield wants to control from the top but Cohen keeps moving.
Hatfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield works over Cohen with some ground and pound from guard.
Cohen working a defensive guard here.
Cohen working for a triangle but Hatfield defends it easily.
Cohen 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.
Hatfield passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cohen gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hannibal Hatfield will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lawrence Cohen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Cohen or perhaps it was just good defense by Hatfield which made him look bad.
Hatfield moves into the clinch.
Cohen managing to block the knees to the body from Hatfield.
Cohen is trying to drag Hatfield to the mat but Hatfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hatfield landing knees to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hatfield unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cohen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hatfield with a knee to the head.
Hatfield landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hatfield stalling.
Hatfield unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hatfield connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cohen's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield scores with a knee to the head.
Hatfield landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hatfield stalls.
Hatfield scores a nice knee to the body.
Hatfield crunches a lovely knee into Cohen's ribcage.
Hatfield with a knee to the head.
Hatfield looking to throw knees to the head but Cohen is blocking nicely.
Hatfield throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Hatfield.
Hatfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cohen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hatfield just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lawrence Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatfield is pressed up against the cage. Cohen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hatfield down to the mat. Hatfield avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A slow jab from Hatfield misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cohen closes the distance and clinches up with Hatfield, looking for a takedown. Cohen pushes Hatfield against the cage but Hatfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hatfield instigates a clinch.
Hatfield stops a takedown attempt from Cohen.
Hatfield unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hatfield landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hatfield connects with a knee to the head.
Cohen tries to pull guard but Hatfield won't allow it.
Hatfield manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hatfield with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cohen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cohen jumps guard.
Hatfield must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hatfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hatfield thows a big elbow that misses.
Cohen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cohen's head.
Hatfield wants to pass the guard but Cohen is keeping the position.
Hatfield pushing down on Cohen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nice strikes from Hatfield there.
Cohen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hatfield pulls his head out easily.
Hatfield drops an elbow to the side of Cohen's head.
Hatfield has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cohen defend it? Hatfield steps over the head and cranks it - Cohen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hatfield!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hannibal Hatfield!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Fatts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ginger Ayl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fatts might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hit Em Up by Tupac. Ayl has chosen My Heart Will Go On as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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199 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Fatts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ginger Ayl!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ayl lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fatts circles away quickly and effectively.
Fatts looks for a takedown but Ayl sprawls well.
Ayl lands a slapping body shot.
Fatts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ayl is looking to clinch but Fatts is avoiding it.
Fatts misses with a straight left.
Fatts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayl throws a body punch but Fatts moves out of range.
Ayl thumps Fatts with a low kick.
Fatts throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatts tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ayl connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ayl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fatts.
Ayl lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fatts circles away quickly and effectively.
Ayl checks a leg kick nicely.
Ayl misses the shot to the body.
Ayl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fatts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fatts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Fatts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ayl forces Fatts back against the cage and clinches.
Ayl throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ayl misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ayl.
Fatts is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fatts letting Ayl take a breather here.
Ayl lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fatts.
Ayl is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fatts is keeping busy.
Ayl is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Fatts has denied him.
Fatts is trying to drag Ayl to the mat but Ayl just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fatts looking to stall.
Fatts turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fatts manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fatts wants to control but Ayl is keeping him busy.
Fatts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ayl, who protects the arm well.
Fatts is breathing heavily.
Ayl is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatts advances to full mount.
Fatts tries to control but Ayl wriggling away.
Ayl is trying desperately to improve position.
Ayl really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fatts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fatts working for a guillotine from mount but Ayl is in no mood to give up.
Fatts trying to control but Ayl is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fatts has hold of Ayl's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ayl manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ayl wants to control but Fatts is having none of it.
Fatts is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ayl has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ayl!
Ayl throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fatts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ginger Ayl dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ayl just misses with a punch to the body.
Fatts shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ayl napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fatts is trying to get an arm triangle but Ayl is defending well.
Fatts decides to stand back up.
Ayl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fatts decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ayl wants to get back to full guard.
Ayl works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fatts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatts passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fatts goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ayl has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fatts but great work by Ayl.
Ayl wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fatts keeps working.
Fatts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fatts looking for a sweep but Ayl has passed into full mount! Oh no!
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.
Fatts is trying desperately to improve position.
Fatts is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fatts is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fatts is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatts regains half guard.
Fatts moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ayl stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Fatts throws up his legs and catches Ayl in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Ayl tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Fatts! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jay Fatts!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kid Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Ripper has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kid Quick's chin.
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158 lbs
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kid Quick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Ripper!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripper catches Quick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Quick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ripper.
Ripper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quick.
A nice combination there by Quick.
It looks like Jack Ripper has been cut.
Ripper misses with the combination.
Ripper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ripper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ripper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ripper waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Quick.
Quick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ripper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ripper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Quick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ripper finds it's way round the side to connect with Quick's head.
Quick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ripper doesn't seem bothered though.
Ripper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Quick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ripper drops his hands momentarily and Quick takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ripper swings for the body but Quick moves out of range.
Quick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Quick is rocked!
Quick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Quick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ripper throws a body punch but Quick moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Quick.
Quick connects with a looping right hand.
Quick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ripper throws a series of punches but Quick moves out of range.
Ripper looks gassed!
Ripper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quick 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick scores with a hook.
Quick lands a nice hook to Ripper's body. Ripper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Quick is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ripper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Quick scores with a body shot.
Quick lunges at Ripper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ripper's hand.
Ripper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ripper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Quick punishes Ripper's body with a nice straight punch.
Quick connects with a right hand. Ripper shakes it off.
Quick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quick lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ripper backs up against the cage.
Quick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ripper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Quick scores with a jab. Ripper acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Quick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Quick lands a lovely overhand right.
Quick scores with a body shot.
Quick lands with an overhand left.
Nice uppercut there from Quick.
Quick scores with the left hand. Ripper knows he should have avoided that one.
Quick lands a jab to Ripper's midsection.
Quick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ripper has time to react.
Quick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ripper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Quick scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Quick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ripper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Quick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body punch from Quick.
Quick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Quick.
Quick lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A left and a right from Quick both land. Nice combination.
Ripper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No joy there for Quick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Quick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Quick blocks a jab.
Ripper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Quick.
A jab from Quick does it's job there.
Ripper thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick looks to score with a jab to the body but Ripper is just out of range.
Quick misses with a wild combination.
Quick misses with a wild body shot.
Ripper throws a body punch but Quick moves out of range.
Quick falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ripper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ripper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quick manages to avoid it.
Quick throws a looping overhand right but Ripper ducks down to avoid it.
Quick scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ripper slips under a jab.
Quick is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ripper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Quick at a distance.
Ripper throws out a loose jab but Quick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ripper lands a slapping body shot.
Ripper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Quick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Quick slips a straight right by Ripper.
Ripper scores with a shot to the body.
Quick defending well as Ripper loads up on a big left hand.
Ripper clobbers Quick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripper throws a combination. Quick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ripper swings for the body but Quick moves out of range.
Quick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quick looks to score with a jab to the body but Ripper is just out of range.
A lazy left from Ripper finds it's target.
Ripper connects with a crisp jab.
Ripper slips a jab and a cross from Quick.
Ripper takes a swing at Quick's ribcage but misses.
Quick tries to move into range but Ripper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Quick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Quick throws a lazy right hand but Ripper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ripper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ripper misses with a double jab.
Quick misses with an uppercut. Ripper saw that one coming.
Ripper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ripper works Quick's body with a nice hook.
Ripper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quick was well out of range. Poor timing from Ripper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Quick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Ripper's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Quick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Quick - just one landing.
Quick connects with a single shot there.
Quick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ripper on the side of the head.
Quick connects with a looping right hand.
Ripper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Quick rather than just go for the knockout.
Quick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ripper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quick manages to avoid it.
Ripper looks to land a left hand but Quick moved out of range nicely.
Quick lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice cross by Quick.
Ripper throws a big shot that misses.
Ripper just misses with a punch to the body.
Ripper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quick.
A shot to de liver by Ripper. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Ripper misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ripper just misses with a punch to the body.
Ripper throws a hook but Quick avoids it easily.
Ripper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Quick's corner calls for a 1-2. Quick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ripper lands with a straight right. Quick didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Quick.
Quick takes a swing at Ripper's ribcage but misses.
Quick takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ripper misses with a wild body shot.
Ripper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quick scores with a hook to the body. Ripper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Quick looks to land a right hand but Ripper moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Quick as he connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Ripper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Quick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kid Quick is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Ripper does no damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Quick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ripper takes one on the button.
Quick avoids the body shot from Ripper.
Quick needs to keep his hands up - Ripper had a free shot at his head there.
Ripper ducks right into an uppercut from Quick.
Ripper misses with a shot to the body
and Quick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Quick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ripper in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripper throws a jab but it's blocked by Quick.
Quick blocks a jab.
Quick avoids the body shot from Ripper.
Quick lands a jab to Ripper's midsection.
Ripper misses with a body shot.
Ripper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ripper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Quick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Quick scores with a shot to the body.
Ripper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Quick.
Ripper misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Ripper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ripper takes one to the side of the head.
Ripper just misses with a punch to the body.
Ripper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Quick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripper misses the body punch
and Quick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quick works the jab nicely.
Ripper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Quick.
Ripper throws out a loose jab but Quick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quick misses with a two punch combination.
Ripper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ripper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ripper scores with a nice head shot.
Ripper misses with a straight right.
Quick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ripper just misses with a punch to the body.
Ripper closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Quick throws a body punch but Ripper moves out of range.
Quick takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Quick does it's job there.
Quick throws a hook but Ripper blocks it.
A slow jab from Ripper misses its intended target.
Quick swings for the body but Ripper moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ripper lands a nice looking body shot.
Quick bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ripper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Quick momentarily.
Ripper takes a swing at Quick's ribcage but misses.
Ripper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ripper throws an overhand right that lands on Quick's shoulder, as Quick tries to avoid the shot.
Quick goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ripper thows a body shot but no joy.
Quick connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ripper looks to score with a jab to the body but Quick is just out of range.
Ripper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Quick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ripper connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ripper throws a combination that misses
and Quick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ripper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Quick lands a jab to Ripper's midsection.
Ripper is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ripper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Quick takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ripper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Ripper's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A jab from Ripper finds it's way through Quick's defenses.
Ripper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ripper has time to react.
Ripper misses with a body shot.
Quick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Quick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ripper.
Ripper takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by Quick.
Quick lands with a nice body punch.
Quick lands a right hook to the body.
Jab by Quick.
Quick scores with a jab to the body.
Quick avoids the body shot from Ripper.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Quick.
Some wild striking there from Quick.
Quick moves out of range as Ripper strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quick lands an overhand right.
Quick cracks Ripper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ripper misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ripper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ripper misses with a hook.
Ripper swings for the body but Quick moves out of range.
Donk. Quick catches Ripper right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Ripper finds it's way through Quick's defenses.
Ripper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ripper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quick.
Ripper throws a hook but Quick avoids it easily.
Quick ducks under a wild hook from Ripper.
Quick scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ripper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ripper just misses with a punch to the body.
Quick staying out of range there.
Quick sizes up Ripper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Quick connects with a body shot.
Quick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Quick lands a with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick tests Ripper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Quick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ripper throws the left hand but Quick avoids the punch easily.
Ripper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quick circles away quickly and effectively.
Ripper misses with an uppercut. Quick saw that one coming.
Ripper misses with an uppercut.
Ripper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Quick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ripper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Quick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quick tries to bum rush Ripper with a series of wild strikes but Ripper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ripper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ripper's corner calls for a 1-2. Ripper obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Quick.
Quick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ripper.
Quick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ripper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Quick moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Quick at a distance.
A slow jab from Ripper misses its intended target.
Quick throws a nice looking combination but Ripper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quick slips a jab and a cross from Ripper.
Quick catches Ripper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Ripper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quick throws out a powerful jab.
Quick lands a two punch combo.
Quick throws a jab when Ripper was well out of range.
Quick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Quick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ripper was well out of range. Poor timing from Quick.
Quick throws a hook but Ripper avoids it easily.
Ripper lands a with a good body shot.
Quick ducks right into an uppercut from Ripper.
Ripper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Ripper.
Quick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ripper.
Quick scores with a sloppy right hand. Ripper should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quick lands a nice looking body shot.
Quick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ripper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ripper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ripper misses with an uppercut. Quick saw that one coming.
Ripper misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Quick.
Quick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ripper.
Quick cracks Ripper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ripper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quick.
Quick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quick cracks Ripper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ripper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quick circles away quickly and effectively.
Quick closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ripper looks to score with a jab to the body but Quick is just out of range.
Ripper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ripper missing with a left hand there. Quick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ripper looks to land a left hand but Quick moved out of range nicely.
Ripper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kid Quick.
Well Quick 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kid Quick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida has chosen Straight Out of Line as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Cameron Murray has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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193 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cameron Murray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Murray with a hook.
Machida fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murray on the side of the head.
Murray throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.
Murray throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Machida stumbling backwards into the cage! Machida bounces back off the cage towards Murray, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Murray lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Murray celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cameron Murray!
Cameron Murray retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jiri Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adriana Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahokas comes to the cage accompanied by Fort Minor - 100 Degrees. Adriana Lima will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jiri Ahokas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adriana Lima!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahokas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Lima does no damage.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt - Ahokas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahokas manages to avoid it.
Lima loads up on a big right hand but Ahokas slips the punch.
Lima has a takedown stuffed.
Adriana Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima misses with a straight right.
Ahokas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ahokas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lima's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ahokas.
Lima bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ahokas lands a head kick. Lima smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Adriana Lima has been cut.
Lima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but Ahokas shows good takedown defense.
Jiri Ahokas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriana Lima.
Lima is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ahokas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahokas pushes Lima away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahokas.
Ahokas lands with a slapping head kick.
Ahokas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lima.
Lima avoids the head kick by Ahokas.
Ahokas misses with a head kick.
Lima looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ahokas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lima shoots in but no luck this time.
Ahokas tries to close the distance and clinch but Lima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahokas throws a wild body kick that Lima sees coming a mile off.
Lima changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ahokas tries to avoid it but Lima manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ahokas to the ground. Ahokas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big right from Lima misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lima is defended easily by Ahokas.
Lima takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima tries for a takedown but Ahokas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ahokas moves into the clinch.
Ahokas pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ahokas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lima can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ahokas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lima.
Ahokas stalls.
Ahokas trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lima fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ahokas stalling against the cage.
Lima jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ahokas walks away with a smile on his face. Lima gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lima misses with a wild combination.
Lima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahokas.
Ahokas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ahokas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahokas defending well as Lima loads up on a big left hand.
Ahokas slaps away a takedown attempt from Lima, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lima takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas throws a head kick but Lima moves out of range.
Ahokas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lima is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lima fails to land the takedown.
Lima shoots in but Ahokas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lima drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lima staying calm.
Ahokas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lima goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ahokas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lima but great work by Ahokas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lima is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiri Ahokas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adriana Lima's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ahokas tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahokas misses with the combination.
Lima lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ahokas throws a head kick that misses.
Ahokas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lima tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ahokas swivels and escapes.
Ahokas lands with a kick to the temple. Lima shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ahokas tries to clinch there but Lima circles away.
Good leg kick by Ahokas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lima shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahokas defends it nicely.
Ahokas connects with a high kick.
Ahokas thows a body kick. Lima tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lima fails with the takedown.
Jiri Ahokas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriana Lima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lima is breathing heavily.
Ahokas trying to control the position.
Ahokas is pulling down on Lima's head to control his posture.
Lima wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Ahokas.
Lima trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahokas is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lima fails with the takedown.
Lima tries to bum rush Ahokas with a series of wild strikes but Ahokas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lima throws a right hand that Ahokas ducks under and follows up with a left that Ahokas also avoids with ease.
Ahokas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lima.
Ahokas scores with a jab to the head.
Lima shoots in but no luck this time.
Lima is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahokas as he avoids it easily.
Ahokas misses with a few strikes there.
Ahokas rushes Lima and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ahokas.
Ahokas cracks Lima with a nice body shot.
Ahokas pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ahokas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ahokas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lima.
Lima tries to break free but Ahokas pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Ahokas to work.
Ahokas seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ahokas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lima staying out of range there.
Lima shoots for a takedown but Ahokas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lima shoots in looking for a takedown. Ahokas tries to sprawl out of it but Lima keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ahokas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lima shoots in looking for a takedown. Ahokas tries to sprawl out of it but Lima keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ahokas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lima.
Ahokas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lima.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiri Ahokas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adriana Lima's cut.
That's time! Ahokas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Ahokas.
Ahokas slaps away a takedown attempt from Lima, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ahokas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lima's sensitive parts.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ahokas sprawls well. Ahokas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lima gets slowly back to his feet.
Lima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ahokas.
Lima just misses with a punch to the body.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt.
Jiri Ahokas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriana Lima.
Lima thows a leg kick but Ahokas checks it
and Ahokas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ahokas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lima misses with a takedown
and Ahokas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahokas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahokas closes the distance and pushes Lima back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ahokas swings wildly with an uppercut but Lima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahokas lands an elbow inside that Lima shrugs off.
Lima managing to block the knees to the body from Ahokas.
Ahokas prevents the takedown attempt.
Ahokas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lima's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ahokas lands a damaging elbow.
Ahokas scores with a shoulder strike.
Ahokas tries a knee to the head but Lima blocks it.
Lima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahokas smiles and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ahokas. That's going to slow Lima down.
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.
Lima feints and as Ahokas raises his hands in defense, Lima changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lima is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahokas has wrist control.
Lima won't allow Ahokas to sweep him here.
Ahokas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ahokas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lima, into his guard.
Ahokas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lima looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ahokas has picked Lima up and slammed him! Lima can't keep hold of the triangle and Ahokas manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
Lima is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ahokas wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Ahokas working away.
Adriana Lima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Lima struggling a bit here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adriana Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lima with a poor takedown
and Ahokas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ahokas scores with a punch to the head.
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ahokas counters with a nice leg kick.
Ahokas slips a jab from Lima.
Ahokas lands a really nice looking cross but Lima seems unphased.
Lima bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ahokas wants to control but Lima postures up.
Ahokas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lima's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lima is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiri Ahokas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ahokas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiri Ahokas!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shock N Awe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). N Awe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rooster. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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163 lbs
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shock N Awe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonathan Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Sparks misses.
Sparks ducks under a wild hook from N Awe.
Jonathan Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
N Awe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Jonathan Sparks has been cut.
Sparks dodges the punch combination from N Awe.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
N Awe manages to break the clinch.
N Awe throws a shot to the body.
Sparks thows a left - swing and a miss!
N Awe tries a head kick but it misses.
N Awe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparks throws a combination. N Awe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Shock N Awe has been cut.
Sparks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sparks.
N Awe moves into the clinch successfully.
Sparks tries to pull guard but N Awe won't allow it.
N Awe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
N Awe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
N Awe slips under a jab from Sparks.
N Awe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparks.
N Awe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sparks.
N Awe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sparks looks gassed!
N Awe cracks Sparks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
N Awe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
N Awe works Sparks's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
N Awe has closed the distance and engaged Sparks in a clinch.
N Awe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
N Awe connects with a right hand. Sparks shakes it off.
That has opened up Jonathan Sparks's cut even more.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
N Awe closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from N Awe.
N Awe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
N Awe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
N Awe lands with a hook. Sparks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sparks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling N Awe to score with a decent uppercut.
N Awe drops Sparks with a left and a right! Oh, Sparks is hurt - N Awe dives into side control looking to finish!
Sparks is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
N Awe cracks Sparks with a big elbow.
Sparks is still in real trouble! Can N Awe finish him?
Sparks is not content to let N Awe control the position.
N Awe working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sparks seems to have recovered his senses.
N Awe is looking to take a break and control but Sparks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
N Awe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sparks is looking to improve his position.
N Awe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
N Awe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sparks defending well though.
N Awe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparks is looking for a sweep. N Awe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
N Awe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sparks defending well though.
Sparks looking for subs from the bottom but N Awe mounts him!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sparks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
N Awe dominating with strikes here.
N Awe with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
N Awe landing strikes from the mount.
N Awe lands a big elbow.
Sparks is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, N Awe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sparks is trying to escape the mount.
N Awe lands a big elbow.
N Awe punching from mount but Sparks doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sparks manages to regain half guard. Good work.
N Awe postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sparks to stand up.
Sparks throws a hook to the side of N Awe's head but N Awe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
N Awe blocks a jab.
Sparks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sparks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
N Awe tries a head kick but it misses.
N Awe delivers a nice body kick.
N Awe cracks Sparks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from N Awe, right into the meat.
N Awe moves into range and clinches up with Sparks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sparks just misses with a elbow thrown towards N Awe's brow.
N Awe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
N Awe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
N Awe lands the left hand.
Sparks blocks a head kick by N Awe.
N Awe throws a series of punches but Sparks avoids them all with ease.
Shock N Awe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
N Awe misses with a head kick.
Sparks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from N Awe finds it's way round the side to connect with Sparks's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
N Awe lands with an overhand left.
N Awe lands with a hook. Sparks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
N Awe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
N Awe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
N Awe misses with an uppercut. Sparks saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shock N Awe dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
N Awe scores with a nice strike.
N Awe throws a head kick that misses.
Sparks lands a jab to N Awe's midsection.
N Awe moves out of range as Sparks throws a body kick.
N Awe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparks can do to turn this around?
Sparks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Sparks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
N Awe moves into the clinch.
N Awe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
N Awe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sparks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sparks throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for N Awe.
N Awe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
N Awe tries to close the distance and clinch but Sparks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
N Awe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sparks backs up against the cage.
Sparks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
N Awe checks a low kick from Sparks.
N Awe cracks Sparks with an open hand slap.
N Awe thuds a left hand into Sparks's body.
N Awe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sparks has time to react.
Sparks throws an overhand right that lands on N Awe's shoulder, as N Awe tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Sparks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks loads up on a big right hand but N Awe slips the punch.
N Awe misses with a body shot.
Sparks throws a right and a left that N Awe avoids nicely.
An inside leg kick from Sparks misses.
Sparks walks into a jab.
N Awe blocks a head kick by Sparks.
Shock N Awe is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick from N Awe lands but Sparks takes it in his stride.
N Awe moves into the clinch.
N Awe is working Sparks over against the cage.
Sparks misses with a punch to the body.
N Awe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
N Awe clinches up with Sparks and pushes him back against the cage.
N Awe breaks from the clinch.
Sparks misses with a shot to the body
and N Awe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
N Awe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
N Awe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
N Awe ducks under a wild hook from Sparks.
N Awe scores with a body shot.
Good work by N Awe as he checks the leg kick.
Sparks swings for the body but N Awe moves out of range.
N Awe defending well as Sparks loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
N Awe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
N Awe drives through and clinches with Sparks against the cage.
N Awe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
N Awe throws a sloppy head kick and Sparks moves out of range easily.
N Awe instigates a clinch.
Sparks jumps guard but N Awe stands there with Sparks around his waist. Sparks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
N Awe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sparks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from N Awe.
N Awe drives through and clinches with Sparks against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
N Awe lands an elbow inside.
Sparks tries to circle away but N Awe has him pinned against the cage.
Sparks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as N Awe walks away with a smile on his face. Sparks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shock N Awe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Sparks.
N Awe has closed the distance and engaged Sparks in a clinch.
Sparks tries for a takedown. No joy.
N Awe breaks the clinch.
N Awe punishes Sparks's body with a nice straight punch.
N Awe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
N Awe slips under a jab from Sparks.
N Awe connects with a jab.
The cut above Jonathan Sparks's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
N Awe connects with a right hand. Sparks shakes it off.
N Awe rushes Sparks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from N Awe.
Sparks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sparks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
N Awe lands an elbow inside.
N Awe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
N Awe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body kick from N Awe.
N Awe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
N Awe clinches up with Sparks and pushes him back against the cage.
N Awe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
N Awe misses with a two punch combination.
Sparks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and N Awe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sparks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
N Awe gets a clinch.
Sparks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but N Awe blocks it with crossed arms.
N Awe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sparks avoids it.
N Awe breaks the clinch.
N Awe rushes Sparks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
N Awe manages to break the clinch.
N Awe avoids the body shot from Sparks.
A slapping leg kick lands for N Awe.
N Awe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
N Awe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
N Awe just misses with a punch to the body.
Sparks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting N Awe counter with a right hand.
N Awe moves into the clinch successfully.
N Awe pushes Sparks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sparks struggles to land a body shot inside as N Awe controls his hands.
N Awe lands a right hand.
N Awe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sparks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but N Awe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sparks misses with a jab to the body
and N Awe counters with a nice body shot.
N Awe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
N Awe lands a body shot in the clinch.
N Awe breaks the clinch.
N Awe moves into range and clinches up with Sparks.
N Awe lands with a light punch inside.
N Awe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
N Awe scores with a one two! Sparks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparks tries to clinch there but N Awe circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
N Awe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sparks lands a head shot.
Decent striking displayed by N Awe there.
Sparks tries a low kick but N Awe avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shock N Awe dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! N Awe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sparks misses with a straight right.
N Awe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
N Awe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sparks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sparks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sparks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by N Awe.
Sparks walks into a jab.
Sparks lands a nice hook to N Awe's body. N Awe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
N Awe misses with a looping left.
N Awe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
N Awe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sparks fails with a takedown attempt.
Sparks swats away the attempt to clinch by N Awe.
Decent striking displayed by Sparks there.
Sparks throws a big shot that misses.
N Awe connects with the punch.
Sparks throws a body punch but N Awe moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
N Awe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sparks to score with a decent uppercut.
Sparks misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
N Awe throws a sloppy head kick and Sparks moves out of range easily.
Sparks closes the distance and clinches up with N Awe, looking for a takedown. Sparks pushes N Awe against the cage but N Awe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
N Awe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
N Awe scores with a body shot.
N Awe catches Sparks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
N Awe lands with a kick to the ribs.
N Awe closes the distance and pushes Sparks back into the cage.
Sparks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sparks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as N Awe walks away with a smile on his face. Sparks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shock N Awe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Sparks.
N Awe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Decent striking displayed by N Awe there.
Sparks avoids the head kick by N Awe.
N Awe lands a head kick. Sparks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
N Awe closes the distance and clinches.
Sparks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. N Awe just stands there and leans against the cage.
N Awe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sparks throws a jab but it's blocked by N Awe.
N Awe drives through and clinches with Sparks against the cage.
N Awe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
N Awe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
N Awe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Sparks.
Sparks throws the left hand but N Awe avoids the punch easily.
N Awe avoids the body shot from Sparks.
Sparks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by N Awe.
Sparks looks for a takedown but N Awe sprawls well.
Sparks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
N Awe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sparks throws a big shot that misses.
Sparks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
N Awe moves into the clinch.
Sparks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
N Awe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sparks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sparks throws a hook but N Awe blocks it.
N Awe rushes Sparks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
N Awe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sparks throws a left and a right that both miss
and N Awe counters by clinching up.
N Awe pushes Sparks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by N Awe.
N Awe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
N Awe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks dodges the punch combination from N Awe.
Sparks misses with a wild combination.
N Awe throws a one two combo.
N Awe keeps Sparks at a distance using the push kick.
Sparks misses with a looping right.
Sparks misses with a jab to the body
and N Awe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
N Awe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sparks scores with a punch to the head.
N Awe stuns Sparks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sparks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
N Awe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sparks doesn't manage to clinch there - N Awe circles away.
Sparks waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract N Awe.
N Awe clinches.
N Awe blocks a body shot from Sparks.
N Awe lands a body punch.
N Awe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
N Awe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sparks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks looks to land a right hand but N Awe moved out of range.
N Awe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
N Awe lands a nice shot to the body.
N Awe throws a body punch but Sparks moves out of range.
N Awe lands a right hook to the body.
Sparks throws a front kick aimed at N Awe's knee but N Awe avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Sparks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sparks.
Sparks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Sparks.
N Awe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparks.
Sparks misses with an uppercut.
N Awe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
N Awe throws a right and a left that both miss.
N Awe takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from N Awe.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
N Awe lands a shoulder strike.
Sparks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sparks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
N Awe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sparks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shock N Awe clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice cross by Sparks.
The crowd cheers as N Awe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sparks doesn't seem phased though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by N Awe!
Sparks misses with a hook.
Sparks darts in trying to clinch
and Sparks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sparks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
N Awe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sparks to score with a decent uppercut.
N Awe moves into the clinch successfully.
Sparks misses with a short punch on the inside.
N Awe scores with a hook to the body.
N Awe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sparkss head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by N Awe.
A head punch on the inside from Sparks fails to land.
Sparks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. N Awe just stands there and leans against the cage.
N Awe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sparks jumps guard but N Awe stands there with Sparks around his waist. Sparks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sparks tries to pull guard but N Awe won't allow it.
Shock N Awe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Sparks.
Sparks is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
N Awe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from N Awe.
A left hand lands to the body for N Awe.
A short right from N Awe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
N Awe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab by N Awe.
N Awe scores with a nice right hand.
N Awe throws a shot to the body.
N Awe pushes Sparks up against the cage in a clinch.
N Awe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
N Awe scores with a shot to the side of Sparks's head.
N Awe lands a hook to the side of the head.
N Awe is working Sparks over against the cage.
N Awe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sparks is trying to break the clinch but N Awe is controlling him.
Sparks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. N Awe smiles and moves away.
N Awe looks to land a combination but Sparks avoids it well.
A kick lands to the mid section there for N Awe.
N Awe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sparks throws a body punch but N Awe moves out of range.
Sparks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
N Awe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sparks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from N Awe.
Sparks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Sparks.
N Awe scores with a jab.
N Awe moves away from the strike by Sparks.
Donk. N Awe catches Sparks right on the button with a cross.
N Awe throws a shot to the body.
Sparks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparks misses the body punch
and Sparks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
N Awe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sparks.
Sparks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from N Awe.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sparks.
N Awe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
N Awe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
N Awe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
N Awe misses with a head kick.
N Awe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
N Awe has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sparks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but N Awe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sparks tries to work over N Awe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
N Awe lands with a left to the head.
N Awe slowing the pace effectively.
Sparks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shock N Awe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sparks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sparks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
N Awe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sparks tries to move into range but N Awe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sparks throws a lazy right hand but N Awe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sparks has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from N Awe.
N Awe darts in and clinches Sparks up against the cage.
N Awe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sparks tries to pull guard but N Awe won't allow it.
N Awe manages to break the clinch.
N Awe blocks a jab.
Sparks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
N Awe cracks Sparks with a good jab.
N Awe throws a hook but Sparks avoids it easily.
N Awe throws a half hearted mid kick.
N Awe is looking to clinch.
Sparks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
N Awe lands with a right hand.
Sparks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
N Awe slips a jab and a cross from Sparks.
N Awe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
N Awe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sparks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sparks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from N Awe.
Sparks slips a straight right by N Awe.
Sparks cracks N Awe with a right hand to the side of the head.
N Awe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sparks.
Sparks throws a lazy right hand but N Awe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
N Awe instigates a clinch.
Sparks jumps guard but N Awe stands there with Sparks around his waist. Sparks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
N Awe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sparks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. N Awe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
N Awe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sparks's best efforts.
N Awe is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparks.
N Awe manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shock N Awe had his way with Jonathan Sparks in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sparks cracks the inside of N Awe's front leg.
Sparks connects with a single shot there.
Sparks throws a right and a left that both miss.
N Awe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sparks thows a body shot but no joy.
N Awe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from N Awe.
N Awe breaks from the clinch.
Sparks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
N Awe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sparks.
N Awe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sparks scores with a crisp jab that stopped N Awe in his tracks.
Sparks throws a body punch but N Awe moves out of range.
N Awe cracks Sparks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
N Awe pushes Sparks up against the cage in a clinch.
Sparks is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
N Awe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
N Awe lands a glancing blow to the side of Sparks's head.
N Awe tries to clinch up.
Sparks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
N Awe ducks under a wild hook from Sparks.
A left lands for N Awe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sparks scoring well with a low kick there.
N Awe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sparks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
N Awe scores with the left hand. Sparks knows he should have avoided that one.
N Awe ducks under a wild hook from Sparks.
N Awe throws a shot from downtown. Sparks moves away and avoids it.
N Awe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sparks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
N Awe tests Sparks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
N Awe stuffs the takedown attempt from Sparks. Sparks gets slowly back to his feet.
Sparks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
N Awe lands a glancing blow to the side of Sparks's head.
N Awe closes the distance and clinches.
N Awe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
N Awe is working Sparks over against the cage.
N Awe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
N Awe has closed the distance and engaged Sparks in a clinch.
Jonathan Sparks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
N Awe breaks from the clinch.
N Awe misses with a hook. Sparks ducked under it nicely.
N Awe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
N Awe tries to clinch but Sparks is having none of it.
N Awe takes the fight into the clinch.
Sparks can't break the clinch.
N Awe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
N Awe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sparks throws a hook but N Awe blocks it.
The crowd cheers as N Awe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sparks doesn't seem phased though.
Sparks cracks N Awe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sparks lands a lovely overhand right.
N Awe forces Sparks back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by N Awe.
A hook to the body from N Awe.
N Awe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
N Awe connects with a body shot.
N Awe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
N Awe lands a jab to the nose.
Sparks throws a sloppy body shot
letting N Awe counter with a right hand.
N Awe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
N Awe with a nice cross.
Shock N Awe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
N Awe lands a two punch combo.
N Awe lands with a right hand.
Sparks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
N Awe lands a really nice looking cross but Sparks seems unphased.
N Awe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
N Awe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sparks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
N Awe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
N Awe scores with the left hand. Sparks knows he should have avoided that one.
Sparks's corner calls for a 1-2. Sparks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
N Awe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
N Awe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sparks.
Sparks jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
N Awe throws a right and a left that Sparks avoids nicely.
N Awe fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from N Awe misses.
Sparks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sparks scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
N Awe scores with a jab to the body.
Sparks tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sparks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
N Awe clinches with his opponent.
N Awe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sparks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shock N Awe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Sparks.
N Awe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
N Awe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
N Awe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
N Awe jabs Sparks right on the nose. Sparks blinks but takes it well.
N Awe lunges at Sparks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sparks's hand.
N Awe avoids the body shot from Sparks.
N Awe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sparks's head backwards.
N Awe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
N Awe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sparks throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
N Awe works Sparks's body with a nice hook.
N Awe jabs Sparks right on the nose. Sparks blinks but takes it well.
Sparks throws a low kick, looking for N Awe's leg but N Awe calmly moves out of range.
Sparks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sparks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shock N Awe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well N Awe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shock N Awe!
Shock N Awe retains his lightweight title!
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