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CoV 67: Ponn vs Jung PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Olivier Denis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Kessinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denis comes to the cage accompanied by Undead. Kessinger has chosen Don't Push Me-50 Cent as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Olivier Denis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cody Kessinger!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kessinger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Denis.
Denis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kessinger wants to get back to full guard.
Kessinger is trying to maintain the position but Denis is very close to passing his half guard.
Kessinger is pressing down on Denis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kessinger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kessinger strikes from his own guard.
Kessinger is trying to hold Denis in close to prevent damage but Denis has managed to pass into half guard.
Denis prevents Kessinger from improving his position.
Kessinger is trying to maintain the position but Denis is very close to passing his half guard.
Denis with the ground and pound but Kessinger uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessinger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Denis landing with the ground and pound.
Denis lands a couple of digs.
Denis preventing the sweep.
Denis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Denis won't allow Kessinger to sweep him here.
Kessinger trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Denis slaps away a takedown attempt from Kessinger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kessinger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kessinger looks gassed!
Denis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Denis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Denis swats away the attempt to clinch by Kessinger.
Denis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Denis takes the fight into the clinch.
Come on Kessinger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Denis pulls guard effortlessly.
Denis working for a triangle but Kessinger defends it easily.
Denis wants to control the position but Kessinger says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denis is staying active underneath Kessinger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kessinger is looking for a kimura here.
Kessinger is working for a kimura but Denis is defending it quite comfortably.
Denis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Denis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kessinger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Denis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kessinger is thwarting Denis's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Denis as Kessinger shoots in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Denis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Denis stays in close to Kessinger's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olivier Denis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kessinger fails to land the takedown.
Kessinger tries for a takedown but Denis circles away easily
and Denis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kessinger fails with the takedown
and Denis counters with a takedown into side control.
Olivier Denis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Kessinger.
Denis gets to mount! Kessinger was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kessinger tries to hold on but Denis postures up.
Denis fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Denis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Denis working Kessinger over with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessinger sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Denis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kessinger wants to control but Denis is keeping busy.
Kessinger pushes Denis off looking to stand but Denis dives back in and keeps control.
Denis misses with a head shot. Kessinger uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kessinger is trying to keep Denis in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kessinger wants to hit a switch here but Denis passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kessinger there!
Denis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kessinger can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kessinger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Denis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kessinger?
Kessinger is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denis punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kessinger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kessinger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Denis with the ground and pound from mount.
Kessinger tries to lock up and control but Denis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Denis breaks from Kessinger's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kessinger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kessinger regains half guard.
Kessinger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Denis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olivier Denis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kessinger fails with the takedown
and Denis counters with a solid body kick.
Kessinger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kessinger showed some decent athleticism there.
Kessinger winds up and cracks Denis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Denis moves into full guard.
Denis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kessinger manages to get himself to full guard.
Olivier Denis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Denis pushing down on Kessinger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Denis is thwarting Kessinger's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denis tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Denis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kessinger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kessinger trying to keep a closed guard but Denis is proving a slippery customer.
Kessinger 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.
Kessinger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kessinger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kessinger manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kessinger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Denis defends it nicely.
Denis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kessinger.
Denis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kessinger but Kessinger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kessinger fails to land the takedown.
Olivier Denis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Kessinger.
Denis misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Kessinger with that takedown attempt.
Denis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kessinger avoids the head kick by Denis.
Kessinger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Denis's guard.
Denis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kessinger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kessinger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kessinger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Denis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denis tries to roll over but Kessinger keeps him under control.
Denis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kessinger trying to control from half guard but Denis is working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kessinger moves into the clinch.
Kessinger looking to stall.
Denis pulls guard.
Kessinger stands and throws Denis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kessinger has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Kessinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Denis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Olivier Denis!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Olivier Denis!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Olivier Denis!
Olivier Denis wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hoyt Jurgensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Harden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jurgensen comes to the cage accompanied by Sgt Barry Sadler - Ballad of the Green Beret. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoyt Jurgensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Harden!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harden works Jurgensen's body with a nice hook.
Jurgensen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harden throws out the jab.
Harden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jurgensen doesn't seem bothered though.
Harden takes a swing at Jurgensen's ribcage but misses.
Harden throws a push kick but Jurgensen slaps the foot to one side.
Jurgensen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harden slips a jab and a cross from Jurgensen.
A punch combination from Harden misses.
Harden cracks Jurgensen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Harden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jurgensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Harden.
Jurgensen lands a two punch combo.
Jurgensen misses with a body shot.
Harden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jurgensen.
Jurgensen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Jurgensen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harden doesn't seem phased though.
Jurgensen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harden lands a jab.
Jurgensen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jurgensen there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Harden misses its intended target.
Harden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harden misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harden staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harden.
Jurgensen with a hook.
Harden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jurgensen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jurgensen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jurgensen thows a huge punch but Harden dodges it nicely.
Harden is looking to improve his position.
Harden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harden is looking for a sweep. Jurgensen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harden is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jurgensen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Harden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harden looks gassed!
Jurgensen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jurgensen lands with a punch from half guard.
Harden on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Harden is rocked!
Jurgensen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Harden is still in real trouble! Can Jurgensen finish him?
Jurgensen lands with a punch from half guard.
Jurgensen lands a big elbow - Harden is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Jurgensen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hoyt Jurgensen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Jax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reilly has chosen Frontline-Pillar as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Jax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jax throws a series of punches but Reilly moves out of range.
Jax shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reilly sprawls well. Reilly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jax gets slowly back to his feet.
Reilly shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jax manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Reilly landing some decent shots from guard.
Reilly decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jax misses with a wild combination.
Jax is breathing heavily.
Reilly misses with a two punch combination.
Jax avoids the head kick by Reilly.
Jax swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reilly counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jax!
Reilly is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Reilly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chad Reilly!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wade Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Williams might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Final Countdown by Europe. Moore has chosen I Could Kick Your Ass as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wade Williams!
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, Justin Moore!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Wade Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Moore moves out of range easily.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moore sprawls well. Moore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Moore throws a front kick aimed at Williams's knee but Williams avoids it well.
Moore moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moore's sensitive parts.
Williams tries to land a front kick but Moore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moore drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Williams is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Moore is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Williams is looking to get to half guard.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams trying to control but Moore postures up.
Moore prevents Williams from improving his position.
Williams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Williams will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Moore trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
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.
Moore stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Moore stands and steps away. Williams gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A thudding body kick lands there by Williams!
Moore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moore wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Moore scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Williams gets full guard.
Williams had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Moore is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Williams Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Moore's back instead.
Moore looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Williams has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Moore has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Williams is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams connects with a big shot to the side of Moore's head.
Williams throwing strikes and Moore squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Moore is looking to get to half guard.
Williams looking to secure an arm triangle but Moore defends it well.
Moore is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Williams is working for a guillotine from mount but Moore frees his head quite easily.
Williams with the ground and pound from mount.
Williams prevents Moore from getting the reversal.
Moore in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Williams lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Williams has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Williams working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore is in a horrible position here. Williams smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Williams has hold of Moore's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Moore manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Williams pushes Moore away with a front kick.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moore.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow Moore down.
Moore wants to clinch.
Moore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Williams.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Moore tries to clinch up.
A leg kick checked by Moore.
Williams leaves Moore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moore tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore tries to break the clinch but Williams is controlling the position.
Williams landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Moore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Williams.
Moore takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Williams misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Moore. No joy for Williams on that attempt.
Williams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Williams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams gets a clinch.
Williams gets underhooks to prevent Moore's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands an elbow inside that Moore shrugs off.
Moore fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wade Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Moore.
Williams is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams lands a nice looking kick to the body. Moore takes a step back to recover.
Williams has Moore up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore takes an elbow to the forehead.
Williams lands a nice knee to the body.
Williams is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moore avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Williams throws a head kick that Moore semi-blocks.
A head kick by Williams misses
and Moore counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Williams is looking for a triangle but Moore pushes his legs off easily.
Moore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams wants to sweep here but Moore controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moore controls the pace.
Williams 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.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moore stands and throws Williams's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Williams gets back to half guard.
Williams regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Williams holds on and takes a little breather.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Moore is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Moore controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moore wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Williams had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Moore is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Williams Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Moore's back instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Williams dominated that second round.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Moore misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Moore is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Moore decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Moore is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.
Williams trying to get back to full guard but Moore takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Williams is in all sorts of trouble here.
Williams gets back to half guard.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Moore sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Moore has control of the leg.
Williams manages to get to full guard.
Williams controls Moore momentarily but Moore frees himself.
Williams working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Moore has passed into half guard!
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Williams has hold of Moore's hands but Moore slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Moore works his foot free and advances to mount.
Moore prevents Williams from getting the reversal.
Moore tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Williams gets back to half guard.
Williams is trying to control but can't.
Moore prevents Williams from improving his position.
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore trying to control from half guard but Williams is working away.
Williams wants to improve his position but Moore is controlling well.
That's four 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.
Williams manages to get to full guard.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williams throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Williams throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wade Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Justin Moore.
Well Williams 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Wade Williams!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Wade Williams!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Wade Williams!
Wade Williams wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Knapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Selwoods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knapp comes to the cage accompanied by Chevelle - The Red. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Knapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Selwoods!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selwoods drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knapp cracks a nice hook into Selwoods's ribs.
Selwoods lands a jab-cross combination.
Knapp scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Mark Selwoods has been cut.
A nice combination there by Knapp.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Selwoods misses with a double jab
and Knapp counters with a huge left! Selwoods is in big trouble! He's backing up but Knapp isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Selwoods from any more damage. A dominating finish by Knapp!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Knapp!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sufjan Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kilo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stevens might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to They Are Zombies. Jackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Inspectah Deck - Friction kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sufjan Stevens!
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, Kilo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stevens throws and elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stevens's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
Stevens is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Jackson postures up.
Stevens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens trying to move into half guard but instead Jackson has managed to sweep!
Stevens pulls Jackson in to control the position.
Jackson stands up from Stevens's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Stevens moves out of range easily.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stevens.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Stevens avoids it.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Stevens avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Stevens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Stevens.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stevens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Stevens moves out of range easily.
Kilo Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stevens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevens blocks a head kick by Jackson.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Stevens counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Stevens.
Stevens missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
Stevens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson wants to control but Stevens is keeping busy.
Jackson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stevens.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stevens lands a couple of elbows.
Stevens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
so Stevens counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stevens throws and elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stevens's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
Stevens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Stevens working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sufjan Stevens dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Stevens counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Stevens makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jackson really felt that one!
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stevens dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Stevens's head and hops out.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Stevens on that attempt.
Stevens takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Stevens counters with a takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Stevens.
Stevens has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevens throws a strike aimed at the side of Jackson's head but Jackson avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Stevens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Stevens looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jackson is avoiding damage well.
Jackson tries to buck Stevens off but Stevens is having none of it.
Stevens creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jackson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Stevens with the ground and pound but Jackson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson misses with the body kick
and Stevens counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stevens working some strikes from top position.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Stevens pushes his legs off easily.
Stevens content to stall in guard here.
Sufjan Stevens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stevens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Stevens is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stevens throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stevens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Stevens counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stevens is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Jackson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Stevens postures up.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Stevens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Stevens tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stevens throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson lands a head kick!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stevens. Jackson shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sufjan Stevens dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevens moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Stevens down.
Stevens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stevens off to one side.
Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stevens closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stevens lands in his opponent's guard.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stevens.
Stevens throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stevens.
Stevens slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Stevens sees coming a mile off.
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
Stevens shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Stevens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jackson throws a front kick that sends Stevens stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Stevens counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stevens postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pulls Stevens in close to his closed guard and prevents Stevens from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stevens trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Stevens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stevens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stevens throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stevens checks it well.
Stevens misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stevens misses with the combination.
Stevens fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sufjan Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson scores with a nice body kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stevens moves out of range of the body kick.
Stevens blocks a head kick by Jackson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson misses with the body kick
and Stevens counters with a head kick. That will keep Jackson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sufjan Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kilo Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stevens has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Sufjan Stevens!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Sufjan Stevens!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Sufjan Stevens!
Sufjan Stevens wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Wiggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Faheem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Faheem's choice of entrance music: Tunak Tunak Tun. John Wiggs could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Amir Faheem's chin.
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25
168 lbs
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22
170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Wiggs!
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, Amir Faheem!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faheem shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Faheem wants to pass to mount but Wiggs is defending the position.
Wiggs is looking to improve his position.
Faheem takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wiggs wants to improve his position but Faheem is controlling well.
Faheem is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wiggs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wiggs is not content to let Faheem control the position.
Wiggs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggs holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Faheem working the head and body with strikes.
Faheem takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wiggs is looking for a sweep. Faheem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wiggs is working hard here to advance position.
Wiggs desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Faheem scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Faheem tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wiggs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Faheem not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Faheem scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Faheem missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Faheem throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggs is defending against the submission attempts here by Faheem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Faheem thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Faheem is working for a kimura but Wiggs is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wiggs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wiggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faheem clinches.
Faheem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wiggs's elbow.
Faheem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wiggs smiles and moves away.
Wiggs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Faheem.
Wiggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wiggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Wiggs lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Faheem.
A head kick misses from Faheem.
Faheem throws a push kick but Wiggs slaps the foot to one side.
Wiggs throws a leg kick but Faheem moved away.
Wiggs tests Faheem's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Faheem motions for Wiggs to come forward. Faheem throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Faheem feints and then cracks Wiggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wiggs down.
Wiggs lands a nice shot that snaps Faheem's head back.
John Wiggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faheem takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Faheem tries for a takedown but Wiggs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
John Wiggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Faheem.
Faheem looks gassed!
Wiggs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Faheem looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wiggs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiggs working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Faheem connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggs tries to lock up and control but Faheem gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wiggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wiggs taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faheem looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wiggs manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Faheem is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Wiggs to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Wiggs is trying to keep Faheem in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faheem won't allow Wiggs to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Wiggs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wiggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wiggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Wiggs. That snapped Faheem's head back.
Wiggs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
John Wiggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faheem looks to land a body kick but Wiggs moved away.
A good leg kick by Wiggs.
Wiggs 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.
Faheem scores with a push kick.
Faheem wants to clinch up but Wiggs keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Wiggs.
Faheem moves out of range as Wiggs strikes.
Faheem shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wiggs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Faheem's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Faheem holds on and takes a little breather.
Wiggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Faheem is retaining full guard.
Faheem keeping moving, preventing Wiggs from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wiggs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faheem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Faheem manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wiggs is trying to escape the mount.
Faheem with good strikes from the mount here!
Wiggs is squirming around, avoiding Faheem's attempts to control the action.
Wiggs tries to reverse the position but Faheem maintains control.
Faheem has control of Wiggs's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wiggs regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Faheem scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wiggs?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faheem looking to finish Wiggs with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wiggs!
Wiggs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wiggs wants to control but Faheem is having none of it.
Faheem tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wiggs is looking to improve his position but Faheem isn't that keen on the idea.
Faheem lands a big elbow.
Wiggs is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wiggs takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Faheem landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faheem raining down shots from the mount!
Faheem trying to control but Wiggs is having none of it.
Faheem looking to finish Wiggs with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wiggs!
Wiggs taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Faheem cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Faheem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Faheem looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Amir Faheem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Faheem landing punches.
Wiggs is in all sorts of trouble here.
Faheem is going olschool here, as he tries to force Wiggs to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wiggs shrugs it off.
Faheem is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wiggs has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggs wants to hold on but Faheem pushes him away.
Wiggs is desperately trying to improve his position but Faheem has a good base and remains in mount.
Faheem lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wiggs hang on?
Wiggs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Faheem jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wiggs manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wiggs tries to buck Faheem off but Faheem is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Faheem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wiggs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Faheem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Faheem drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wiggs 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.
Faheem tries to free his leg and advance position but Wiggs is retaining full guard.
Wiggs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Faheem postures up and lands a big shot to Wiggs's brow.
Wiggs is trying to control the position but Faheem postures up.
Wiggs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Faheem working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wiggs's head.
Faheem trying to control but Wiggs is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Faheem shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wiggs's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faheem stays in close to Wiggs's body and controls the position.
Faheem loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wiggs trying to keep a closed guard but Faheem is proving a slippery customer.
Faheem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wiggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wiggs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Faheem manages to get himself to full guard.
Faheem had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wiggs is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Faheem Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wiggs's back instead.
Wiggs turns into Faheem and is now in his guard.
Faheem keeping moving, preventing Wiggs from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faheem 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.
Wiggs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faheem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Faheem is trying to keep Wiggs in close.
Wiggs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Faheem keeping moving, preventing Wiggs from controlling successfully.
Wiggs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wiggs throws a series of punches but Faheem moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wiggs tries to score with a low kick but Faheem moves his leg out of the way.
Wiggs lands a nice hook to Faheem's body. Faheem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Faheem is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wiggs.
Faheem fails to land the takedown.
Wiggs slaps away a takedown attempt from Faheem, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Faheem shoots in but no luck this time.
John Wiggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Faheem.
Wiggs jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Faheem motions for Wiggs to come forward. Faheem throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Wiggs misses.
Wiggs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wiggs scores with a shot to the body.
Wiggs tests Faheem's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Wiggs. No joy for Faheem on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Faheem checks a leg kick.
Faheem throws a head kick that misses.
Wiggs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wiggs lands a jab to the head.
Wiggs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
John Wiggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Faheem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wiggs but Wiggs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab lands there for Wiggs.
Wiggs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Faheem.
Faheem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wiggs connects with a solid leg kick.
Wiggs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wiggs misses with a few strikes there.
Wiggs works Faheem's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from Faheem misses
and Wiggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wiggs with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Wiggs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wiggs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Amir Faheem!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Amir Faheem!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Amir Faheem!
Amir Faheem wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Silvio Fattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomez has chosen Big Pimpin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silvio Fattuso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alfredo Gomez!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but Fattuso sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown but Fattuso shows good takedown defense.
Gomez shoots in for a double leg but Fattuso sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silvio Fattuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfredo Gomez.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gomez.
Gomez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fattuso sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomez somewhat.
Gomez dives in and grabs Fattuso's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fattuso pushes down on Gomez's head and hops out.
Gomez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gomez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fattuso's waist but Fattuso gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gomez off to one side.
Gomez fails with the takedown.
Gomez looks gassed!
Gomez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fattuso misses with a double jab.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fattuso as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fattuso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Fattuso does no damage.
No luck for Gomez with that takedown attempt.
Fattuso throws a series of punches but Gomez avoids them all with ease.
Gomez is looking to clinch but Fattuso is avoiding it.
Gomez shoots in but no luck this time.
Gomez has a takedown stuffed.
Fattuso scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fattuso circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Gomez to the canvas! Gomez doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Fattuso keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silvio Fattuso!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Trueman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Griffin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Peter Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Trueman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin throws a body punch but Trueman moves out of range.
Griffin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trueman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trueman stuffs the takedown attempt from Griffin. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet.
Trueman throws an overhand right that lands on Griffin's shoulder, as Griffin tries to avoid the shot.
Griffin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Trueman's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trueman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trueman pushes Griffin off looking to stand but Griffin dives back in and keeps control.
Griffin throwing shots but Trueman is blocking nicely.
Trueman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Griffin.
Trueman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Trueman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin throws a one two combo.
It looks like Sean Trueman has been cut.
Griffin thuds his right hand into Trueman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Trueman is just out of range.
Griffin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trueman sprawls well. Trueman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffin cracks Trueman with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trueman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Trueman shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin throws out a loose jab but Trueman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trueman ducks under a wild hook from Griffin.
Griffin sizes up Trueman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Griffin thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin with a hook.
Griffin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trueman.
Trueman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Griffin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Griffin with a nice head shot there.
Griffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trueman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trueman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Griffin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Griffin is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin trying to control but Trueman is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trueman is looking to stand up but Griffin isn't so interested in that idea.
Griffin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Griffin stops Trueman from standing up.
Griffin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jab from Griffin.
Trueman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffin lands an overhand right.
Griffin thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Griffin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Trueman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Griffin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Griffin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trueman was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffin.
Griffin slips under a jab from Trueman.
Griffin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trueman.
Griffin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trueman keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Griffin stays in close to Trueman's body and controls the position.
Griffin won't allow Trueman to get back to his feet.
Trueman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trueman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Trueman has momentary wrist control but Griffin slips an elbow through the middle.
Griffin stops Trueman from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trueman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Griffin defending well as Trueman loads up on a big left hand.
Trueman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Trueman stuffs the takedown.
Griffin stuns Trueman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Griffin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trueman throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trueman.
Trueman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trueman walks into a left hand.
Trueman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Griffin to score with a decent uppercut.
Griffin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trueman.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Trueman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trueman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands with a nice combination. Trueman backs away looking to recover.
Trueman dodges the punch combination from Griffin.
Nice defenses there by Griffin.
Trueman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trueman ducks under a wild hook from Griffin.
Griffin cracks Trueman with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands with a shot to the body.
Trueman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sean Trueman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Griffin.
Griffin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Griffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Griffin catches Trueman right on the button with a cross.
That has opened up Sean Trueman's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffin lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Griffin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Trueman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Griffin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Trueman.
A swing and a miss from Trueman.
Trueman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown but Trueman sprawls well. He's pushed Griffin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Griffin loads up on a big right hand but Trueman slips the punch.
Griffin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Trueman to the mat! Trueman manages to get full guard.
Griffin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trueman pushes Griffin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Griffin lands with a nice body punch.
A nice combination there by Griffin.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trueman manages to avoid it.
A jab from Griffin misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin moves out of range of the strikes.
Griffin misses with a hook. Trueman ducked under it nicely.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Griffin wants to control the pace but Trueman is squirming around nicely.
Griffin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Trueman?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trueman is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Griffin landing strikes from the mount and Trueman is in trouble!
The cut above Sean Trueman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sean Trueman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Peter Griffin!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vrajesh Ponnaganti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vrajesh Ponnaganti has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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156 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vrajesh Ponnaganti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Jung!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponnaganti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ponnaganti blocks a head kick by Jung.
Jung is looking to clinch but Ponnaganti is avoiding it.
Ponnaganti has closed the distance and engaged Jung in a clinch.
Jung misses with a knee strike.
Ponnaganti manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ponnaganti has his hands on Jung's head, controlling the position.
Ponnaganti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ponnaganti looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponnaganti has his hands on Jung's head, controlling the position.
Ponnaganti throwing short punches from the bottom.
Ponnaganti pulls Jung in close to prevent any damage.
Ponnaganti working a defensive guard here.
Jung stopping the sweep attempt from Ponnaganti.
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.
Jung has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ponnaganti is proving hard to escape from.
Jung stopping the sweep attempt from Ponnaganti.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jung stands and steps away. Ponnaganti gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ponnaganti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponnaganti throws a sloppy head kick
and Jung counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ponnaganti tries to clinch up.
Ponnaganti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ponnaganti tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jung counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ponnaganti is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ponnaganti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jung shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti clinches.
Jung looking to throw knees to the head but Ponnaganti is blocking nicely.
Ponnaganti takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Ponnaganti.
Jung throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ponnaganti leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ponnaganti avoiding damage as Jung throws knees to the body.
Ponnaganti takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jung tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ponnaganti lands an elbow that stopped Jung in his tracks for a moment.
Jung throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ponnaganti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ponnaganti trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponnaganti tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jung lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ponnaganti scores a nice knee to the body.
Ponnaganti landing knees to the head.
Ponnaganti is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Ponnaganti.
Jung connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ponnaganti's face.
Jung connects with a knee to the head.
Ponnaganti managing to block the knees to the body from Jung.
Ponnaganti avoids the elbow strike from Jung, against the cage.
Ponnaganti is working Jung over against the cage.
Jung throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ponnaganti blocks it with crossed arms.
Ponnaganti gets control of Jung's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ponnaganti will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ponnaganti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ponnaganti trying to strike off his back.
Jung must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ponnaganti has a closed guard, preventing Jung from standing up.
Ponnaganti wants to sweep here but Jung controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vrajesh Ponnaganti will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ponnaganti moves into range and clinches up with Jung.
A short right from Ponnaganti.
Jung lands a knee to the head.
Jung misses with an elbow over the top.
Ponnaganti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ponnaganti blocks an elbow strike.
Ponnaganti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jung is defending well for now.
Ponnaganti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ponnaganti managing to block the knees to the body from Jung.
Ponnaganti lands an elbow that stopped Jung in his tracks for a moment.
Ponnaganti is looking to control Jung's arms but Jung gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ponnaganti has his back to the cage.
Jung misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ponnaganti.
Jung tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right handed body shot lands from Ponnaganti.
Nice elbow from Ponnaganti.
Jung is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponnaganti is defending well for now.
Jung lands an elbow just above Ponnaganti 's eye.
Jung is breathing heavily.
Ponnaganti managing to block the knees to the body from Jung.
Ponnaganti pushes off an throws an elbow but Jung leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jung trying to land knees to the body.
Ponnaganti lands an elbow inside that Jung shrugs off.
Jung tries a knee to the head but Ponnaganti blocks it.
Ponnaganti lands a knee to the body.
Jung is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponnaganti is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponnaganti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ponnaganti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ponnaganti tries a knee to the head but Jung blocks it.
Ponnaganti connects with a knee to the head.
Ponnaganti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ponnaganti scores with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jung.
Jung misses with a knee strike.
Ponnaganti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ponnaganti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jung blocks it with crossed arms.
Jung gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jung tries to land knees in the clinch but Ponnaganti avoids the damage to the body.
Jung with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ponnaganti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jung comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ponnaganti lands a good knee to the midsection. Jung won't want to take too many of those.
Ponnaganti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jung avoids it.
Ponnaganti takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short uppercut from Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti avoiding damage as Jung throws knees to the body.
Ponnaganti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jung is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ponnaganti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ponnaganti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jung lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ponnaganti looking to throw knees to the head but Jung is blocking nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jung as Ponnaganti tries to tie him up.
Jung crunches a lovely knee into Ponnaganti's ribcage.
Ponnaganti takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ponnaganti using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ponnaganti digs a right hand into Jung's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jung's gas tank.
Jung throws an elbow that misses.
Jung tries to land knees in the clinch but Ponnaganti avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ponnaganti.
Jung pushes off an throws an elbow but Ponnaganti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ponnaganti lands a knee to the body.
Jung is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponnaganti is defending well for now.
Jung looking to throw knees to the head but Ponnaganti is blocking nicely.
Jung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ponnaganti avoids it.
Jung throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ponnaganti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ponnaganti blocks an elbow strike from Jung.
Ponnaganti taking a breather.
Jung tries a knee to the head but Ponnaganti blocks it.
Jung avoiding damage as Ponnaganti throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung connects with a knee to the head.
Jung working Ponnaganti over with knees to the body.
Ponnaganti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jung tries a knee to the head but Ponnaganti blocks it.
Jung blocks an elbow strike.
Ponnaganti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jung tries a knee to the head but Ponnaganti blocks it.
Jung pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jung missing with knees to the body.
Jung on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jung is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponnaganti is defending well for now.
Ponnaganti pushes Jung back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jung lands a good knee to the midsection. Ponnaganti won't want to take too many of those.
Jung avoiding damage as Ponnaganti throws knees to the body.
Ponnaganti is trying to break the clinch but Jung is controlling him.
Jung misses with a knee to the head.
Jung managing to block the knees to the body from Ponnaganti.
Jung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ponnaganti avoids it.
Ponnaganti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jung creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ponnaganti's defenses.
A frustrated look appears on Ponnaganti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ponnaganti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jung is keeping busy.
Jung using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ponnaganti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jung looking to throw knees to the head but Ponnaganti is blocking nicely.
Ponnaganti tries a knee to the head but Jung blocks it.
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.
Jung managing to block the knees to the body from Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ponnaganti blocks the elbow strike.
Jung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ponnaganti avoids it.
Ponnaganti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jung lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ponnaganti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jung trying to land knees to the body.
Jung tries to land a knee to the head but Ponnaganti blocks with his arms.
Ponnaganti lands an elbow just above Jung 's eye.
Jung landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jung misses with a knee strike.
Ponnaganti scores with a knee to the head.
Jung with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ponnaganti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jung blocks it with crossed arms.
Ponnaganti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jung misses with a knee to the head.
Ponnaganti lands with a left to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ponnaganti lands an elbow inside that Jung shrugs off.
Jung misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jung is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponnaganti is defending well for now.
Jung with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jung lands an elbow that stopped Ponnaganti in his tracks for a moment.
Jung throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ponnaganti blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vrajesh Ponnaganti dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jung closes the distance but Ponnaganti moves to the side
and Ponnaganti counters with a solid body kick.
Ponnaganti with a jab.
Ponnaganti throws a head kick that misses
and Jung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ponnaganti throws a lazy body kick
and Jung counters by moving into the clinch.
Jung misses with a knee strike.
Jung takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ponnaganti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jung in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ponnaganti is looking to control Jung's arms but Jung gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ponnaganti has his back to the cage.
Ponnaganti lands an elbow inside that Jung shrugs off.
Ponnaganti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jung's defenses.
Jung with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jung is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponnaganti is defending well for now.
Ponnaganti wants a takedown.
Ponnaganti lands an elbow that stopped Jung in his tracks for a moment.
Jung is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponnaganti is defending well for now.
Ponnaganti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jung scores a nice knee to the body.
Jung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ponnaganti managing to block the knees to the body from Jung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jung tries to land a knee to the head but Ponnaganti blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponnaganti avoiding damage as Jung throws knees to the body.
Ponnaganti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jung in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ponnaganti looking to slow down the pace here.
Ponnaganti avoids a wild elbow strike from Jung.
Ponnaganti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jung misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ponnaganti.
Jung throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ponnaganti blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Ponnaganti.
Jung missing with knees to the body.
Ponnaganti avoids the elbow strike from Jung, against the cage.
Ponnaganti lands with a short shot to the head.
Jung pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ponnaganti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ponnaganti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jung tries to land knees in the clinch but Ponnaganti avoids the damage to the body.
Jung takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ponnaganti takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ponnaganti working Jung over with knees to the body.
Ponnaganti lands a good knee to the midsection. Jung won't want to take too many of those.
Ponnaganti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jung avoids it.
Ponnaganti blocks the elbow strike.
Jung lands a nice knee to the body.
Jung throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jung misses with a knee strike.
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.
Ponnaganti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jung lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jung just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ponnaganti's brow.
Ponnaganti misses with a knee to the head.
Jung trying to land knees to the body.
Ponnaganti is trying to maintain a safe position but Jung gets an underhook and turns Ponnaganti into the cage.
Jung working Ponnaganti over with knees to the body.
Ponnaganti avoiding damage as Jung throws knees to the body.
Ponnaganti trying to land knees to the body.
Ponnaganti is trying to break free.
Ponnaganti blocks an elbow strike.
Jung misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jung is keeping busy.
Ponnaganti lands an elbow that stopped Jung in his tracks for a moment.
Jung landing knees to the body.
Ponnaganti swings wildly with an uppercut but Jung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ponnaganti misses with an elbow over the top.
Ponnaganti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jung scores a nice knee to the body.
Ponnaganti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jung connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ponnaganti's face.
Ponnaganti missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ponnaganti throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung trying to land knees to the body.
Ponnaganti avoiding damage as Jung throws knees to the body.
Jung missing with knees to the body.
Jung throws an elbow but it misses.
Jung using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ponnaganti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ponnaganti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jung in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ponnaganti pushes Jung back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jung tries a knee to the head but Ponnaganti blocks it.
Jung tries to land knees in the clinch but Ponnaganti avoids the damage to the body.
Ponnaganti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jung's defenses.
Ponnaganti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jung managing to block the knees to the body from Ponnaganti.
Jung connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ponnaganti's face.
Knees to the body from Jung.
Jung crunches a lovely knee into Ponnaganti's ribcage.
Ponnaganti unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right from Ponnaganti.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti managing to block the knees to the body from Jung.
Ponnaganti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jung's defenses.
Jung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ponnaganti avoids it.
Ponnaganti slows down the pace here.
Ponnaganti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ponnaganti landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jung throws an elbow but it misses.
Vrajesh Ponnaganti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ponnaganti takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jung throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ponnaganti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jung wants to clinch.
Ponnaganti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jung, pushing him back against the cage.
Ponnaganti tries to land knees in the clinch but Jung avoids the damage to the body.
Jung putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ponnaganti in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jung avoiding damage as Ponnaganti throws knees to the body.
Jung is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponnaganti is defending well for now.
Ponnaganti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jung blocks it with crossed arms.
Jung tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jung trying to land knees to the body.
Ponnaganti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jung's defenses.
Ponnaganti managing to block the knees to the body from Jung.
Ponnaganti tries to land knees in the clinch but Jung avoids the damage to the body.
Ponnaganti trying to control the position but instead, Jung has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ponnaganti into the cage.
Knees to the body from Jung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Vrajesh Ponnaganti did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jung moves in looking to clinch but Ponnaganti pushes him off.
Ponnaganti throws a front kick that sends Jung stumbling back into the cage.
Ponnaganti blocks a head kick by Jung.
Ponnaganti scores with a hook.
Ponnaganti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ponnaganti throws the kick towards the body but Jung avoids it.
Ponnaganti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ponnaganti tries a head kick but it misses.
Jung tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ponnaganti counters with a solid body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponnaganti blocks a head kick by Jung.
Ponnaganti connects with a high kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ponnaganti throws a hook but Jung blocks it.
Jung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jung has closed the distance and engaged Ponnaganti in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponnaganti lands an elbow just above Jung 's eye.
A right hook to the body lands for Ponnaganti.
Jung misses with an elbow over the top.
Jung throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jung trying to land knees to the body.
Jung tries to land knees in the clinch but Ponnaganti avoids the damage to the body.
Ponnaganti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jung takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ponnaganti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jung avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jung pushes off an throws an elbow but Ponnaganti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ponnaganti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Ponnaganti.
Jung scores with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ponnaganti.
Jung misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti missing with knees to the body.
Ponnaganti is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ponnaganti missing with knees to the body.
Jung tries a knee to the head but Ponnaganti blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jung throws an elbow but misses.
Ponnaganti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jung is defending well for now.
Ponnaganti managing to block the knees to the body from Jung.
Ponnaganti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ponnaganti avoiding damage as Jung throws knees to the body.
Ponnaganti wants a takedown.
Ponnaganti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jung lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ponnaganti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Ponnaganti.
Jung landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ponnaganti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ponnaganti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ponnaganti digs a right hand into Jung's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jung's gas tank.
Ponnaganti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ponnaganti crunches a lovely knee into Jung's ribcage.
Jung misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti lands a good knee to the midsection. Jung won't want to take too many of those.
Jung trying to land knees to the body.
Jung working Ponnaganti over with knees to the body.
Ponnaganti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jung smiles and moves away.
Jung tries to clinch up
and Ponnaganti counters by clinching up.
Ponnaganti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jung's defenses.
Jung avoids a wild elbow strike from Ponnaganti.
Jung lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ponnaganti throws a punch but it's blocked by Jung.
Ponnaganti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ponnaganti pushes off an throws an elbow but Jung leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jung misses with a knee to the head.
Ponnaganti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jung tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Ponnaganti.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jung.
Ponnaganti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jung's defenses.
Jung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ponnaganti stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ponnaganti tries to land a knee to the head but Jung blocks with his arms.
Jung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ponnaganti avoids it.
Jung missing with knees to the body.
Jung avoiding damage as Ponnaganti throws knees to the body.
Jung throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ponnaganti throws an elbow that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jung obliges.
Ponnaganti lands a nice elbow.
Jung trying to land knees to the body.
Ponnaganti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jung is keeping busy.
Ponnaganti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jung.
That's four 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.
Jung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ponnaganti avoids it.
Ponnaganti looking to slow down the pace here.
Jung landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ponnaganti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jung looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ponnaganti landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jung with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ponnaganti avoids the elbow strike from Jung, against the cage.
Ponnaganti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jung avoids it.
Jung throws an elbow but it misses.
Ponnaganti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ponnaganti tries to stall but Jung uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jung is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ponnaganti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jung has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jung misses with a knee strike.
Jung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ponnaganti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jung scores with a knee to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jung connects with a knee to the head.
Jung misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jung prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vrajesh Ponnaganti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jung misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vrajesh Ponnaganti had his way with Tyler Jung in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ponnaganti throws a lazy head kick
and Jung counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jung.
Jung tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jung scores with a knee to the head.
Ponnaganti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ponnaganti clinches up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ponnaganti takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knees to the body from Jung.
Jung on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jung blocks an elbow strike from Ponnaganti.
Jung misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ponnaganti.
Jung misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ponnaganti.
Nice body punch from Ponnaganti.
Jung gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ponnaganti looking to throw knees to the head but Jung is blocking nicely.
Jung connects with a knee to the head.
Jung throws an elbow that misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ponnaganti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jung is defending well for now.
Ponnaganti managing to block the knees to the body from Jung.
Jung misses with a knee to the head.
Ponnaganti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jung tries to clinch but Ponnaganti moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung checks a low kick from Ponnaganti.
Jung lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ponnaganti closes the distance and clinches up with Jung, looking for a takedown. Ponnaganti pushes Jung against the cage but Jung circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jung instigates a clinch.
Ponnaganti lands a good knee to the midsection. Jung won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Jung.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jung.
Jung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ponnaganti avoids it.
Jung avoiding damage as Ponnaganti throws knees to the body.
Jung using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ponnaganti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Ponnaganti.
Jung lands a knee to the body.
Ponnaganti can't get the takedown.
Jung creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ponnaganti's defenses.
Jung on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ponnaganti lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Jung.
Jung unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ponnaganti lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jung throws an elbow but misses.
Jung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ponnaganti avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ponnaganti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ponnaganti avoiding damage as Jung throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ponnaganti obliges.
Jung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jung tries to land a knee to the head but Ponnaganti blocks with his arms.
Jung throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti pushes Jung back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jung is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponnaganti is defending well for now.
Ponnaganti lands with a short shot to the head.
Jung throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ponnaganti blocks it with crossed arms.
Ponnaganti crunches a lovely knee into Jung's ribcage.
Jung tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ponnaganti using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jung tries to land knees in the clinch but Ponnaganti avoids the damage to the body.
Jung throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ponnaganti misses with a knee to the head.
Jung lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jung is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponnaganti is defending well for now.
Ponnaganti dodges an elbow strike from Jung.
Ponnaganti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jung's defenses.
Ponnaganti misses with an elbow over the top.
Jung lands an elbow inside.
Jung throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponnaganti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jung using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ponnaganti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ponnaganti avoids it.
Ponnaganti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jung blocks it with crossed arms.
Ponnaganti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jung trying to land knees to the body.
Ponnaganti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ponnaganti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jung counters with a nice body kick.
Jung misses with a low kick.
Ponnaganti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jung closes the distance and pushes Ponnaganti back into the cage.
Jung managing to block the knees to the body from Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti managing to block the knees to the body from Jung.
Ponnaganti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jung is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Jung.
Jung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jung landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ponnaganti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ponnaganti avoids a wild elbow strike from Jung.
Ponnaganti dodges an elbow strike from Jung.
Ponnaganti tries to land a knee to the head but Jung blocks with his arms.
Jung landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ponnaganti using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ponnaganti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ponnaganti misses with a knee strike.
Ponnaganti is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jung pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vrajesh Ponnaganti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponnaganti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jung misses with an elbow over the top.
Jung tries to land a knee to the head but Ponnaganti blocks with his arms.
Ponnaganti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jungs head.
Ponnaganti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jung trying to land knees to the body.
Ponnaganti trying to land knees to the body.
Jung managing to block the knees to the body from Ponnaganti.
Jung tries to land knees in the clinch but Ponnaganti avoids the damage to the body.
Ponnaganti has Jung pushed against the cage.
Jung lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jung avoiding damage as Ponnaganti throws knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ponnaganti blocks the elbow strike.
Jung throws an elbow but it misses.
Jung landing knees to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ponnaganti.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ponnaganti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jung's brow.
Ponnaganti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ponnaganti lands a knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Jung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ponnaganti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Vrajesh Ponnaganti!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Vrajesh Ponnaganti!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Vrajesh Ponnaganti!
Vrajesh Ponnaganti wins by unanimous decision!
Vrajesh Ponnaganti retains his featherweight title!
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