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EEC 90 Nugzarov v LaMotta 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chupa Cobre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chupa Cobre has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chupa Cobre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mitchell Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wilson duly obliges.
It looks like Chupa Cobre has been cut.
Cobre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilson.
Cobre misses with a wild combination.
Cobre slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.
A jab from Wilson finds it's way through Cobre's defenses.
Cobre is rocked!
Wilson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oh Cobre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch combination from Wilson misses.
Cobre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cobre seems to have got his legs back now.
Wilson connects with a nice looking jab.
Wilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilson drops Cobre with a big left hand! Cobre is injured, injured bad! Wilson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitchell Wilson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Connor Blakely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgeny Stockholme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Blakely might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Forever. On his way into the cage it seems that Connor Blakely has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Connor Blakely seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Connor Blakely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evgeny Stockholme!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blakely misses with the combination.
Blakely looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Stockholme feints and then cracks Blakely's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blakely down.
Stockholme lands a brutal head kick. Blakely looks out on his feet and Stockholme throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Evgeny Stockholme!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bonnie Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Beast . Michael Bonnie Jr 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 lightweight 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, Michael Bonnie Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clint Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan misses with a head kick.
Bonnie Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bonnie Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Sullivan.
An inside leg kick lands from Bonnie Jr.
Sullivan misses with the combination.
Sullivan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonnie Jr shoots in for a takedown but Sullivan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bonnie Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sullivan as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bonnie Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Sullivan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a nice looking combination but Bonnie Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bonnie Jr shoots in but Sullivan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bonnie Jr tries to clinch but Sullivan is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan takes a swing at Bonnie Jr's ribcage but misses.
Bonnie Jr blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Sullivan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonnie Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sullivan has Bonnie Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Sullivan takes an elbow to the temple.
Bonnie Jr tries a knee to the head but Sullivan blocks it.
Sullivan managing to block the knees to the body from Bonnie Jr.
Bonnie Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sullivan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bonnie Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bonnie Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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.
Bonnie Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sullivan.
Sullivan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bonnie Jr misses with a knee strike.
Sullivan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sullivan managing to block the knees to the body from Bonnie Jr.
Bonnie Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bonnie Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sullivan is stalling here.
Bonnie Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Bonnie Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Sullivan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bonnie Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Sullivan blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonnie Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sullivan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bonnie Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonnie Jr shoots in and drives through. Sullivan sprawls well.
A head kick by Sullivan misses
and Bonnie Jr counters with a big head kick but Sullivan shrugs it off.
Bonnie Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonnie Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Bonnie Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Sullivan which made him look bad.
Sullivan throws a body punch but Bonnie Jr moves out of range.
A head kick by Sullivan misses
and Bonnie Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bonnie Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bonnie Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sullivan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bonnie Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Bonnie Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sullivan avoids it.
Bonnie Jr lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Clint Sullivan has been cut.
A short right from Sullivan.
Bonnie Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sullivan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bonnie Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bonnie Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Bonnie Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonnie Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Bonnie Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sullivan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clint Sullivan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clint Sullivan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sullivan throws a hook but Bonnie Jr blocks it.
Bonnie Jr tries to keep at a distance but Sullivan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bonnie Jr crunches a lovely knee into Sullivan's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Bonnie Jr.
Bonnie Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Bonnie Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sullivan blocks it with crossed arms.
Bonnie Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sullivan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bonnie Jr up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonnie Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sullivan.
Sullivan avoiding damage as Bonnie Jr throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonnie Jr crunches a lovely knee into Sullivan's ribcage.
Sullivan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bonnie Jr regains guard immediately.
Bonnie Jr is looking to stand up but Sullivan isn't so interested in that idea.
Sullivan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bonnie Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sullivan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sullivan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonnie Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sullivan advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bonnie Jr tries to kick Sullivan off but Sullivan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sullivan slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sullivan in particular looking to stall.
Bonnie Jr has one foot on Sullivan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bonnie Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonnie Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Sullivan cracks Bonnie Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonnie Jr moves away from the strike by Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a hook but Bonnie Jr blocks it.
Bonnie Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sullivan defends it nicely.
Sullivan misses with a head kick.
Sullivan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Michael Bonnie Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonnie Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sullivan circles away.
Sullivan throws a sloppy head kick
and Bonnie Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sullivan tries to clinch but Bonnie Jr moves away
and Bonnie Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bonnie Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sullivan is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Bonnie Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clint Sullivan's cut.
That's time! Bonnie Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sullivan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sullivan misses with the combination.
Bonnie Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sullivan throws a sloppy head kick
and Bonnie Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Sullivan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bonnie Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bonnie Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bonnie Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Sullivan 's knee.
Bonnie Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sullivan sprawls well. Sullivan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bonnie Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonnie Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonnie Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sullivan as he jumps to the side.
Bonnie Jr instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonnie Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bonnie Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sullivan blocks it with crossed arms.
Bonnie Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sullivan blocks it with crossed arms.
Sullivan avoids a wild elbow strike from Bonnie Jr.
Bonnie Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sullivan is defending well for now.
Bonnie Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bonnie Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bonnie Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sullivan blocks it with crossed arms.
Sullivan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bonnie Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bonnie Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sullivan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sullivan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bonnie Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Sullivan is blocking nicely.
Sullivan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sullivan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bonnie Jr up against the cage.
Bonnie Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Sullivan blocks with his arms.
Bonnie Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Sullivan slows down the pace here.
Bonnie Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sullivan avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bonnie Jr missing with knees to the body.
Bonnie Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sullivan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bonnie Jr lands a knee to the body.
Sullivan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bonnie Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sullivan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bonnie Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sullivan's face.
Bonnie Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Sullivan avoids a wild elbow strike from Bonnie Jr.
Bonnie Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Come on Sullivan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
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.
Bonnie Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Bonnie Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Sullivan as the two fighters clinch.
Sullivan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting on Sullivan's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sullivan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bonnie Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bonnie Jr 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Clint Sullivan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buck Holdren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus O Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Reilly has chosen Donald, Where's Your Trousers by Andy Stewart as his entrance music. Buck Holdren could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Seamus O Reilly's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buck Holdren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seamus O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Reilly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holdren throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
O Reilly looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holdren scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Seamus O Reilly has been cut.
Holdren lands a big uppercut and O Reilly crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but O Reilly looks OK. Holdren waves O Reilly back to his feet!
O Reilly is rocked!
Holdren throws a front kick that sends O Reilly stumbling back into the cage.
Holdren feints and then cracks O Reilly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Reilly down.
Holdren lands a big right hand that sends O Reilly crashing to the mat! Holdren stays standing though and waves O Reilly back to his feet!
O Reilly is still on wobbly legs! Can Holdren finish him?
Seamus O Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holdren scores with a leg kick.
O Reilly seems to have recovered his senses.
O Reilly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holdren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holdren darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! O Reilly's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Holdren before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buck Holdren!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Canadian Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Canadian Saint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willy Samson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Saint misses.
Willy Samson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Samson slips under a jab from Saint.
Saint throws the left hand but Samson avoids the punch easily.
Samson has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Samson is defended easily by Saint.
Canadian Saint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Samson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Samson sprawls well. Samson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saint gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson fails with the takedown
and Saint counters with a two punch combo.
Samson throws an overhand right that lands on Saint's shoulder, as Saint tries to avoid the shot.
Samson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Saint counter with a right hand.
It looks like Willy Samson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson moves in looking to clinch but Saint pushes him off.
Saint swats away the attempt to clinch by Samson.
Saint throws an overhand right that lands on Samson's shoulder, as Samson tries to avoid the shot.
Samson with a poor takedown
and Saint counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Samson with that takedown attempt.
Samson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saint's waist but Saint gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Samson off to one side.
Samson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saint as he jumps to the side.
Samson ducks under a wild hook from Saint.
That's four 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.
Samson shoots and misses
and Samson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samson cracks Saint with a right hand to the side of the head.
Samson tries to close the distance and clinch but Saint swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saint throws a front kick aimed at Samson's knee but Samson avoids it well.
Saint throws a hook to the side of Samson's head but Samson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Samson has his takedown stuffed
and Saint connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Canadian Saint dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willy Samson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saint throws a hook but Samson blocks it.
Good work by Samson as he checks the leg kick.
Samson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Samson closes the distance and clinches up with Saint, looking for a takedown. Samson pushes Saint against the cage but Saint circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samson shoots in looking for a takedown. Saint tries to sprawl out of it but Samson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saint manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Canadian Saint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Samson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint throws a shot from downtown. Samson moves away and avoids it.
Samson fails with a takedown attempt.
Saint misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Samson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Saint to the mat! Saint manages to get full guard.
Samson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saint swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saint is looking to stand up but Samson isn't so interested in that idea.
Samson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Saint kicks Samson off and gets to his feet.
Saint misses with a hook.
Samson tries to clinch there but Saint circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson fails with a takedown attempt.
Samson tries to clinch but Saint moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Saint.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Samson.
Samson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saint.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saint lands with a hook. Samson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Samson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Samson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That has opened up Willy Samson's cut even more.
Samson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saint, pushing him back against the cage.
Saint wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Canadian Saint dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Willy Samson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Samson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saint paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Samson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saint counters with a stiff right hand.
Saint misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Saint misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saint.
Samson ducks under a wild hook from Saint.
Samson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saint pinned against the cage. Saint gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saint stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saint wants it to stay on the feet.
Canadian Saint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Samson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Samson moves out of range as Saint strikes.
Samson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saint swivels and escapes.
Saint fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saint.
Samson slips under a jab from Saint.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saint throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saint throws a lazy right hand but Samson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saint circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saint circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Samson with a poor takedown
and Saint counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Saint misses.
Saint swats away the attempt to clinch by Samson.
Samson closes the distance and clinches up with Saint, looking for a takedown. Samson pushes Saint against the cage but Saint circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Willy Samson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saint lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Canadian Saint showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saint, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Canadian Saint!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Genesis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Genesis- Already Over (Red). Rico has chosen The Fight Song 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Genesis !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Rico!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Rico.
Rico tries to close the distance and clinch but swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
leaves Rico with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rico misses with a body kick.
Rico throws a wild body kick that sees coming a mile off.
Rico moves in looking to clinch but pushes him off.
Rico closes the distance and pushes back into the cage.
avoids a wild elbow strike from Rico.
Rico lands a damaging elbow.
Rico throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but blocks it with crossed arms.
Rico throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
tries to circle away but Rico has him pinned against the cage.
Rico slowing the pace effectively.
Rico continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rico breaks the clinch.
Rico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from .
scores with a jab to the head.
Rico misses with the combination.
Rico throws a front kick aimed at 's knee but avoids it well.
thows a body shot but no joy.
Rico tries to clinch but is having none of it.
Rico takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rico scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
cracks Rico with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rico is looking to clinch but is avoiding it.
fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rico on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from . No joy for Rico on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico tries to clinch but is having none of it.
Rico moves into range and connects with a jab.
ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
throws a combination. Rico tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rico lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - Rico throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
misses with a wild combination.
Rico misses with a double jab
and connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rico tries to clinch but moves away
and counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rico dips to his left and cracks with an uppercut!
Rico takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rico lands the left hand.
Rico tries to move into range but moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. defends it nicely.
Genesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Rico.
Rico misses with a combination
and counters with a nice uppercut.
Rico shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says as he avoids it easily.
Rico looks gassed!
A head kick by Rico misses
and counters with a nice uppercut.
is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rico takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rico shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has pinned against the cage. gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rico takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good shot there by .
Rico takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rico throws a combination that misses
and counters with a right hand to the body.
Rico throws a jab but it's blocked by .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico throws a hook but avoids it easily.
slips a straight right by Rico.
Rico swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
slips under a jab from Rico.
fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rico looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rico throws a jab when was well out of range.
Johnny Rico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rico rushes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
working hard to break the clinch.
Rico using the Thai plumb to throw knees but has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rico with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rico is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. is defending well for now.
Rico stalling against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rico tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
wants to break free but Rico has control.
is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genesis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rico takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rico wants to clinch but slips to the side
and counters with a series of strikes. Rico will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circling - Rico throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rico throws a sloppy head kick and moves out of range easily.
Rico swings away with a body shot that misses
and counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from lands.
Rico wants to clinch.
Rico throws a left and a right that both miss
and connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rico is trying desperately to land a takedown but is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rico.
Rico misses with an uppercut.
Rico changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. tries to avoid it but Rico manages to keep hold of a leg and drag to the ground. escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
connects with a nice looking jab.
Rico misses with a jab to the body
and cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rico takes one to the chin there.
Rico is breathing heavily.
Rico swings away with a body shot that misses
and counters with a left and a right that stings Rico.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rico has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rico throws a head kick but moves out of range.
works the jab nicely.
ducks under a wild hook from Rico.
Genesis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rico tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but swivels and escapes.
lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by .
moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
scores with a jab to the jaw.
sizes up Rico with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
connects with a looping right hand.
Genesis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rico shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has pinned against the cage. gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Genesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Rico.
dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rico tries to move into range but moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rico.
Rico swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by .
Rico misses the body punch
and counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rico throws a lazy body kick
and counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rico on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rico shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab lands there for .
throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rico.
A head kick misses from Rico.
Rico tries to clinch
and counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for . That snapped Rico's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rico walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rico misses with a combination
and counters with a stiff right hand.
bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Rico misses.
lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by .
Rico throws a head kick but moves out of range.
Rico wants to clinch up but keeps it at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - scores with a four punch combination!
A shot to de liver by . Beautiful body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts , as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
throws a right hand that Rico ducks under and follows up with a left that Rico also avoids with ease.
stuffs the takedown attempt from Rico. Rico gets slowly back to his feet.
A cross from lands.
fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
lands a jab-cross combination.
Rico takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rico missing with a left hand there. was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rico takes one to the side of the head.
connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rico wants to clinch
and connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rico shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genesis dominated that second round.
That's time! 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
lands a body shot.
changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rico misses with a body punch
and counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by .
Good exchange - coming out on top.
Rico darts in trying to clinch
and counters with a nice uppercut.
scores with a decent looking hook.
Genesis is winning the standup battle so far.
comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body kick from Rico.
lands a jab.
Rico closes the distance but moves to the side
letting counter with a right hand.
Rico takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rico on the side of the head.
Rico is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by .
Rico takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rico is on the wrong end of a nice combination from .
Rico closes the distance but moves to the side
and counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rico closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rico throws a sloppy head kick and moves out of range easily.
lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A punch combination from misses.
steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rico.
Rico lands with a straight right. didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico looks to clinch
and counters with a nice uppercut.
lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rico misses with a body shot
and counters with a nice body shot.
scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rico walks into a straight right hand from .
lands a nice looking body shot.
lands a jab-cross combination.
connects with a nice looking jab.
Rico shoots in but avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rico's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
lands a nice shot that snaps Rico's head back.
Rico misses with an uppercut.
throws a good cross that connects.
Rico closes the distance but moves to the side
and cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
cracks Rico with a good jab.
connects with a crisp jab.
Rico dives in and grabs 's left leg, looking for a takedown. pushes down on Rico's head and hops out.
Genesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Rico.
stuffs the takedown attempt from Rico. Rico gets slowly back to his feet.
lands with a nice combination. Rico backs away looking to recover.
scores with the left hand. Rico knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by .
comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rico on the side of the head.
misses with a wild combination.
Rico misses the jab.
Rico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
lands a nice shot to the body.
lands a with a good body shot.
lands with a nice combination. Rico backs away looking to recover.
Rico shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
scores with a nice right hand.
Genesis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rico can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right-left combo lands from .
bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rico's head.
paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnny Rico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Genesis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genesis !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Nukem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BurgerMeister MeisterBurger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nukem comes to the cage accompanied by Head Crusher by Megadeth. MeisterBurger has chosen break stuff as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duke Nukem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, BurgerMeister MeisterBurger!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MeisterBurger fails with the takedown.
Nukem throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Nukem. No joy for MeisterBurger on that attempt.
MeisterBurger has a takedown stuffed.
Duke Nukem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BurgerMeister MeisterBurger.
MeisterBurger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nukem wants to improve his position but MeisterBurger is controlling well.
MeisterBurger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MeisterBurger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nukem tries to get to full guard but MeisterBurger has control of the leg.
Nukem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem is trying to maintain the position but MeisterBurger is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MeisterBurger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nukem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MeisterBurger dives in and grabs Nukem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nukem pushes down on MeisterBurger's head and hops out.
MeisterBurger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nukem bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MeisterBurger's head backwards.
It looks like BurgerMeister MeisterBurger has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Nukem as MeisterBurger shoots in.
Nukem misses with a double jab.
Nukem misses with a looping right.
MeisterBurger fails to land the takedown.
MeisterBurger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nukem circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends MeisterBurger sprawling to the canvas! MeisterBurger rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nukem finish him?!
MeisterBurger looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nukem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to MeisterBurger's calf.
Nukem fails in his attempt to clinch.
MeisterBurger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MeisterBurger is rocked!
No joy there for Nukem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nukem stuffs the takedown.
Nukem has managed to clinch.
Nukem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Nukem.
That has opened up BurgerMeister MeisterBurger's cut even more.
Nukem crunches a lovely knee into MeisterBurger's ribcage.
Nukem lands a hook that snaps the head of MeisterBurger backwards.
MeisterBurger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nukem looking to stall.
Nukem tries a knee to the head but MeisterBurger blocks it.
MeisterBurger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MeisterBurger jumps into guard, dragging Nukem to the mat.
Nukem slips nicely into half guard.
Nukem scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MeisterBurger can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nukem wants to control but MeisterBurger is keeping him busy.
Nukem working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
MeisterBurger wants to improve his position but Nukem is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nukem is looking to advance position but MeisterBurger won't allow it.
MeisterBurger wants to improve his position but Nukem is controlling well.
MeisterBurger moves into full guard.
Nukem trying to control the position from guard on top but MeisterBurger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
MeisterBurger trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nukem prevents MeisterBurger from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nukem misses with a hook. MeisterBurger ducked under it nicely.
MeisterBurger feints and as Nukem raises his hands in defense, MeisterBurger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nukem working a defensive guard here.
MeisterBurger lands a couple of elbows.
MeisterBurger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MeisterBurger throwing strikes from guard but Nukem blocks nicely.
MeisterBurger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Nukem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on BurgerMeister MeisterBurger's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nukem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nukem wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MeisterBurger.
MeisterBurger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nukem scores with a leg kick.
Nukem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nukem lands with a big right hook that stumbles MeisterBurger - he's out on his feet here! Nukem follows up with another monster hook that separates MeisterBurger from consciousness! MeisterBurger falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Nukem stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Duke Nukem!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jonathan Sparks has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jonathan Sparks seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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156 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonathan Sparks!
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, Dave Savage!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage lands with a thumping leg kick.
Savage doesn't manage to clinch there - Sparks circles away.
Sparks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Savage sprawls well. Savage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sparks gets slowly back to his feet.
Sparks lands with a right hand.
Savage closes the distance and clinches.
Sparks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savage turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Savage manages to end up in side control.
Savage is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sparks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Savage is trying to get an arm triangle but Sparks is defending well.
Savage decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sparks to his feet.
Savage wants to clinch up but Sparks keeps it at a distance.
Savage instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Savage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Savage blocks a body shot from Sparks.
Sparks lands with a short shot to the head.
Savage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sparks's elbow.
Savage just leaning against Sparks, taking a breather.
Sparks tries to pull guard but Savage holds him up against the cage and eventually Sparks drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage prevents Sparks from breaking the clinch.
Sparks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Sparks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparks tries a body shot but Savage blocks it.
Savage stalling.
Savage keeps control of Sparks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sparks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sparks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Savage digs a right hand underneath Sparks's ribcage. Sparks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sparks pushes Savage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sparks tries to land knees in the clinch but Savage avoids the damage to the body.
Savage stalling the fight.
Savage breaks the clinch.
Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sparks, pushing him back against the cage.
Savage lands a takedown into guard.
Sparks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Savage wants to get back to his feet.
Sparks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sparks is pressing down on Savage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savage is holding on for now.
Sparks is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage kicks off Sparks and gets to his feet.
Savage moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sparks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Savage just stands there and leans against the cage.
Savage is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Savage takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sparks backwards.
Savage blocks an uppercut.
Savage lands a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparks is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Savage manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sparks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by Sparks there.
Sparks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Savage checks it well.
Sparks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Savage is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Savage.
Sparks cracks Savage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sparks scores with a shot to the body.
Sparks misses with a two punch combination.
Savage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sparks.
Nice body punch from Sparks.
Sparks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savage as he avoids it easily.
Sparks is breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sparks, as that shot connected.
Savage is rocked!
Sparks lands with a right and another and another! Savage is in big trouble! Sparks lands again and this time it's lights out for Savage! A quality knockout there for Sparks.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jonathan Sparks!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Valesquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Ing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valesquez comes to the cage accompanied by "Hurt You" Chase and Status. Ing is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sasha - Xpander. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
135 lbs
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135 lbs
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fabricio Valesquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Ing!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ing throws a jab but it's blocked by Valesquez.
Valesquez jabs at Ing's body.
Valesquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ing sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valesquez somewhat.
Valesquez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ing is not content to let Valesquez control the position.
Valesquez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Valesquez 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.
Valesquez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Valesquez stops Ing from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Valesquez there.
Valesquez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ing!
Valesquez cracks Ing with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Valesquez with the ground and pound from mount.
Valesquez throwing strikes but Ing uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ing wants to get back to his feet.
Valesquez is pressing down on Ing's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ing is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ing defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valesquez is trying to control. Ing wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ing regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Valesquez.
Valesquez wants to pass the guard but Ing is keeping the position.
Valesquez slips nicely into half guard.
Valesquez is looking for a kimura but Ing is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valesquez to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Valesquez prevents Ing from standing back up.
Valesquez is trying to control. Ing wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valesquez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ing wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ing connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ing.
Ing lands a jab to Valesquez's midsection.
Valesquez drops his hands momentarily and Ing takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valesquez staying out of range there.
Valesquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ing pinned against the cage. Ing gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ing throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valesquez is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ing throws a front kick that sends Valesquez stumbling back into the cage.
Ing scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valesquez in his tracks.
It looks like Fabricio Valesquez has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ing's corner calls for a 1-2. Ing obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Valesquez drops his hands momentarily and Ing takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab from Ing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ing.
Ing lands a right hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Ing there.
Oooh a lovely combination from Ing sends Valesquez down but not out. Ing dives into side control looking to finish.
Valesquez is rocked!
Ing stands up and beckons Valesquez to his feet.
Oh Valesquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valesquez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valesquez seems to have got his legs back now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ing throws a right hand that Valesquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Valesquez also avoids with ease.
Ing lands a jab to the nose.
Ing fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valesquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Ing dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Valesquez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ing lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Valesquez shoots in for a takedown but Ing shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ing throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ing looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Valesquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ing swinging wilding here.
Ing goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ing throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valesquez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ing scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ing throws a shot to the body.
Ing darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Ing, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ing misses with a two punch combination.
Valesquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ing.
Ing looks to throw the jab but Valesquez is out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valesquez misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ing fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valesquez.
Ing lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valesquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ing but Ing pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brett Ing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valesquez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fabricio Valesquez's cut is getting worse.
Ing lands an overhand right.
Valesquez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ing misses with a looping right.
Brett Ing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ing misses with a straight left.
Ing throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valesquez slips under a jab from Ing.
Valesquez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valesquez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ing!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ing wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valesquez defending well as Ing loads up on a big left hand.
Ing connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez moves forwards but Ing connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ing throws a nice looking combination but Valesquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ing has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ing misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ing.
Ing stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Valesquez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A leg kick checked by Ing.
Ing bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valesquez's head backwards.
A slow jab from Ing misses its intended target.
Valesquez shoots for a takedown but Ing saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabricio Valesquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Ing finds it's way through Valesquez's defenses.
Valesquez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fabricio Valesquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ing.
Ing throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ing connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ing listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ing throws a sloppy body shot
and Valesquez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ing!
Valesquez looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Valesquez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ing avoids a series of strikes thrown by Valesquez.
Ing is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Valesquez throws a sloppy strike and Ing uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Ing has ended up in Valesquez's guard.
Valesquez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's four 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.
Valesquez has his foot on Ing's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ing works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ing leaves Valesquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ing blocks a head kick by Valesquez.
Ing misses with a double jab.
Ing misses with an uppercut. Valesquez saw that one coming.
Ing throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ing tests Valesquez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ing lands with a shot to the body.
Ing looks to land a combination. Valesquez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Ing finds it's way through Valesquez's defenses.
Valesquez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ing throws a body punch but Valesquez moves out of range.
Valesquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ing.
Ing takes a swing at Valesquez's ribcage but misses.
Ing is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Ing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Valesquez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Valesquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ing gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Valesquez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ing kicks Valesquez off and gets to his feet.
Ing lands with a right hand.
Valesquez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Valesquez avoids the head kick by Ing.
Nice jab there from Ing.
Valesquez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ing misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valesquez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valesquez misses with the body kick
letting Ing counter with a right hand.
Valesquez misses with a takedown
and Ing counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valesquez wants to land a leg kick but Ing is out of range.
Valesquez blocks a jab.
Ing sizes up Valesquez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ing fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valesquez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ing lands with an overhand left.
Valesquez ducks under a wild hook from Ing.
Ing misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ing looks to land a combination but Valesquez avoids it well.
Ing misses with an uppercut.
Valesquez shoots in for a takedown but Ing shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabricio Valesquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ing looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Ing misses its intended target.
Valesquez moves away from the strike by Ing.
Valesquez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Valesquez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Valesquez unloads with some shots from mount but Ing bucks and avoids them well.
Fabricio Valesquez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ing wants to get back to his feet.
Ing is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Valesquez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ing really wants to buck Valesquez off and get back to his feet.
Valesquez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Valesquez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ing's face.
Valesquez wants to control the pace but Ing is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez lands with some strikes.
Ing avoids a series of strikes thrown by Valesquez.
Valesquez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Valesquez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ing in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ing manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Ing, under a barage of strikes from Valesquez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ing is trying to stand.
Ing blocking the ground and pound attempt from Valesquez.
Valesquez is trying to control. Ing wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valesquez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Valesquez thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ing to regain full guard.
Fabricio Valesquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valesquez is looking to work some ground and pound but Ing has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Ing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ing winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Ing!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Nugzarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake LaMotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaMotta has chosen Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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159 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dmitry Nugzarov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake LaMotta!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaMotta defending well as Nugzarov loads up on a big left hand.
Nugzarov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
LaMotta's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and LaMotta duly obliges.
LaMotta throws a quick inside leg kick.
LaMotta moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nugzarov dodges the punch combination from LaMotta.
Nice defenses there by LaMotta.
Nugzarov misses with a body shot.
LaMotta tests Nugzarov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LaMotta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nugzarov momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for LaMotta.
Nugzarov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaMotta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LaMotta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nugzarov scores with a hook to the body. LaMotta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nugzarov throws a hook to the side of LaMotta's head but LaMotta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to de liver by LaMotta. Beautiful body shot.
LaMotta lands a jab to the head.
Nugzarov throws a lazy right hand but LaMotta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LaMotta connects with a solid leg kick.
Nugzarov throws a hook but LaMotta avoids it easily.
Nugzarov scores with a punch to the head.
LaMotta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nugzarov.
Nugzarov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nugzarov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
LaMotta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nugzarov.
Nugzarov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick from LaMotta lands but Nugzarov takes it in his stride.
LaMotta slips a straight right by Nugzarov.
Nugzarov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nugzarov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nugzarov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
LaMotta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nugzarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dmitry Nugzarov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nugzarov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nugzarov digs a good body shot into LaMotta's ribs.
LaMotta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
LaMotta punishes Nugzarov's body with a nice straight punch.
LaMotta lands a slapping body shot.
LaMotta defending well as Nugzarov loads up on a big left hand.
Nugzarov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
LaMotta connects with a looping right hand.
LaMotta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
LaMotta scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by LaMotta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nugzarov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
LaMotta lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from LaMotta.
LaMotta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LaMotta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than LaMotta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaMotta throws a sloppy strike and Nugzarov uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Nugzarov has ended up in LaMotta's guard.
LaMotta being controlled here, momentarily.
Nugzarov tries to stand but LaMotta is controlling from the bottom.
Nugzarov postures up.
Nugzarov is stalling in the full guard.
LaMotta controls Nugzarov momentarily but Nugzarov frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta wants to sweep here but Nugzarov controlling him for the moment.
Nugzarov wanted to stand there but LaMotta had control of the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice jab there from LaMotta.
LaMotta throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
LaMotta misses with a wild body shot.
Nugzarov thows a left - swing and a miss!
LaMotta avoids the body shot from Nugzarov.
Nugzarov thows a body shot but no joy.
Nugzarov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
LaMotta scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nugzarov misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by LaMotta. That's going to slow Nugzarov down.
Nugzarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LaMotta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
LaMotta lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nugzarov down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nugzarov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
LaMotta scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaMotta misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
LaMotta cracks Nugzarov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nugzarov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but LaMotta has just dragged him back down to the mat.
LaMotta is trying to ground and pound but Nugzarov uses the momentary lack of control by LaMotta to regain half guard.
LaMotta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaMotta thows a huge punch but Nugzarov dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from LaMotta there.
LaMotta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake LaMotta dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
LaMotta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nugzarov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LaMotta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nugzarov on the side of the head.
LaMotta walks into a jab.
Jake LaMotta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nugzarov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nugzarov misses with a wild body shot.
Nugzarov dodges the punch combination from LaMotta.
LaMotta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nugzarov.
Nice jab there from LaMotta.
LaMotta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nugzarov momentarily.
LaMotta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nugzarov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Nugzarov.
LaMotta throws a half hearted mid kick.
A shot to de liver by LaMotta. Beautiful body shot.
LaMotta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nugzarov manages to avoid it.
Nugzarov misses the jab.
Nugzarov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaMotta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jake LaMotta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LaMotta digs a good body shot into Nugzarov's ribs.
Nugzarov throws a shot from downtown. LaMotta moves away and avoids it.
Nugzarov throws out a loose jab but LaMotta uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaMotta throws a series of strikes that have Nugzarov backpedaling.
LaMotta slips under a jab from Nugzarov.
LaMotta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nugzarov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nugzarov looks to score with a jab to the body but LaMotta is just out of range.
LaMotta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nugzarov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
LaMotta plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
LaMotta lands a two punch combo.
LaMotta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nugzarov has time to react.
LaMotta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
LaMotta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nugzarov avoids it really well and circles away.
LaMotta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nugzarov's head backwards.
LaMotta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LaMotta scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nugzarov. LaMotta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nugzarov lunges at LaMotta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by LaMotta's hand.
LaMotta misses with a double jab.
LaMotta throws out a powerful jab.
Nugzarov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nugzarov throws a hook to the side of LaMotta's head but LaMotta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nugzarov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nugzarov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
LaMotta shoots in and drives through. Nugzarov sprawls well.
Nugzarov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nugzarov lands a with a good body shot.
LaMotta is breathing heavily.
LaMotta misses with an uppercut.
Nugzarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LaMotta manages to avoid it.
LaMotta takes a swing at Nugzarov's ribcage but misses.
Nugzarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaMotta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nugzarov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LaMotta.
LaMotta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nugzarov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaMotta.
LaMotta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
LaMotta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nugzarov.
Nugzarov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
LaMotta lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nugzarov throws a jab when LaMotta was well out of range.
Nugzarov looks to score with a jab to the body but LaMotta is just out of range.
LaMotta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nugzarov misses with a hook.
Nugzarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaMotta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nugzarov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nugzarov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nugzarov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nugzarov throws an overhand right that lands on LaMotta's shoulder, as LaMotta tries to avoid the shot.
Nugzarov throws a hook but LaMotta avoids it easily.
Nugzarov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaMotta.
Nugzarov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nugzarov throws a hook to the side of LaMotta's head but LaMotta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nugzarov throws a big shot that misses.
LaMotta throws a head kick that misses.
Jake LaMotta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nugzarov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nugzarov drops his hands momentarily and LaMotta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Both fighters circling a little - LaMotta finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
LaMotta scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
LaMotta lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab by LaMotta.
Nugzarov avoids the head kick by LaMotta.
Nugzarov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by LaMotta.
LaMotta misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nugzarov just misses with a punch to the body.
LaMotta works the jab nicely.
LaMotta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
LaMotta connects with a right hand. Nugzarov shakes it off.
Nugzarov scores with a hook to the body. LaMotta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nugzarov misses with a body shot.
Nugzarov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaMotta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LaMotta fails to land with a series of punches.
LaMotta gets a takedown into half guard.
LaMotta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
LaMotta works his way into full mount!
LaMotta throwing strikes here but Nugzarov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaMotta with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake LaMotta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nugzarov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nugzarov lands with a cross.
LaMotta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nugzarov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
LaMotta clobbers Nugzarov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nugzarov fails to land with a series of punches.
LaMotta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nugzarov throws out the jab.
LaMotta's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and LaMotta duly obliges.
Nugzarov misses with a looping right.
LaMotta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nugzarov tries to move into range but LaMotta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
LaMotta lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nugzarov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LaMotta staying out of range there.
Nugzarov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
LaMotta scores with a body shot.
LaMotta lands a body shot.
LaMotta lands a really nice looking cross but Nugzarov seems unphased.
A big left from Nugzarov misses.
Nugzarov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LaMotta.
A swing and a miss from Nugzarov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nugzarov, as that shot connected.
Nugzarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nugzarov just misses with a punch to the body.
LaMotta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LaMotta lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
LaMotta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LaMotta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nugzarov misses with a looping right.
Nugzarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LaMotta was well out of range. Poor timing from Nugzarov.
Nugzarov loads up on a big right hand but LaMotta slips the punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LaMotta digs a good body shot into Nugzarov's ribs.
LaMotta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nugzarov takes a jab right on the kisser.
LaMotta throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nugzarov.
LaMotta lands a head shot.
Nugzarov misses with an uppercut. LaMotta saw that one coming.
Nugzarov slips a jab and a cross from LaMotta.
LaMotta lands a two punch combo.
Nugzarov loads up on a big right hand but LaMotta slips the punch.
Nugzarov throws a hook to the side of LaMotta's head but LaMotta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LaMotta cracks Nugzarov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nugzarov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheers as Nugzarov lands an impressive looking overhand right. LaMotta doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nugzarov. LaMotta does a little dance to reset his feet.
LaMotta misses with the combination.
Nugzarov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LaMotta.
LaMotta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nugzarov throws a hook to the side of LaMotta's head but LaMotta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LaMotta scores with a hook.
Nugzarov throws a jab but it's blocked by LaMotta.
Nugzarov lands a jab to the head.
LaMotta scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from LaMotta.
A jab from Nugzarov misses.
LaMotta jabs Nugzarov right on the nose. Nugzarov blinks but takes it well.
LaMotta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nugzarov throws a body punch but LaMotta moves out of range.
LaMotta digs a good body shot into Nugzarov's ribs.
LaMotta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from LaMotta does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nugzarov throws a hook to the side of LaMotta's head but LaMotta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nugzarov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
LaMotta dips to his left and cracks Nugzarov with an uppercut!
Nugzarov misses with an uppercut. LaMotta saw that one coming.
LaMotta with a hook.
Nugzarov gets caught flat footed, as LaMotta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
LaMotta advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaMotta thows a huge punch but Nugzarov dodges it nicely.
LaMotta stops Nugzarov from getting back to his feet.
LaMotta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
LaMotta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
LaMotta is working for a kimura but Nugzarov is defending it quite comfortably.
Nugzarov pushes LaMotta off looking to stand but LaMotta dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nugzarov's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nugzarov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LaMotta lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nugzarov backs up against the cage.
Nugzarov blocks a jab.
Donk. LaMotta catches Nugzarov right on the button with a cross.
LaMotta ducks under a wild hook from Nugzarov.
LaMotta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LaMotta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nugzarov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaMotta.
LaMotta lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nugzarov takes a step back to recover.
LaMotta lands a lovely overhand right.
Nugzarov throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake LaMotta really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
LaMotta scores with the left hand. Nugzarov knows he should have avoided that one.
LaMotta has Nugzarov up against the cage in a clinch.
LaMotta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Nugzarov.
Nugzarov keeps control of LaMotta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from LaMotta - that landed with a thud.
LaMotta is trying to break the clinch but Nugzarov has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Nugzarov.
Nugzarov throws a punch but it's blocked by LaMotta.
LaMotta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nugzarov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
LaMotta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nugzarov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nugzarov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LaMotta prevents a body shot from Nugzarov.
Nugzarov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
LaMotta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nugzarov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
LaMotta is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nugzarov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LaMotta.
Nugzarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nugzarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nugzarov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nugzarov throws a jab but it's blocked by LaMotta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Nugzarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LaMotta throws a head kick but Nugzarov moves out of range.
Nugzarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaMotta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nugzarov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LaMotta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nugzarov.
LaMotta slips under a jab.
LaMotta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nugzarov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nugzarov misses with a body shot.
Nugzarov misses with a straight right.
Nugzarov leaves LaMotta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dmitry Nugzarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake LaMotta.
Nugzarov misses with a straight right.
Nugzarov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nugzarov cracks LaMotta with a right hand to the side of the head.
LaMotta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nugzarov circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LaMotta is defended easily by Nugzarov.
The fighters circling - Nugzarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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.
Nugzarov thows a body shot but no joy.
Nugzarov swings for the body but LaMotta moves out of range.
Nugzarov cracks LaMotta with a good jab.
Nugzarov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LaMotta.
Nugzarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaMotta looks to throw the jab but Nugzarov is out of range.
Nugzarov misses with a straight left.
LaMotta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nugzarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaMotta moves away.
LaMotta lands with a nice body punch.
LaMotta throws a right hand that Nugzarov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nugzarov also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Nugzarov as LaMotta shoots in.
Nugzarov swinging wilding here.
Nugzarov throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nugzarov. LaMotta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nugzarov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
LaMotta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LaMotta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nugzarov.
LaMotta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Nugzarov - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nugzarov misses with a body shot.
LaMotta lands with a right hand.
A shot to de liver by LaMotta. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from Nugzarov misses.
Nugzarov throws a series of punches but LaMotta moves out of range.
LaMotta slips a jab from Nugzarov.
LaMotta lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
LaMotta lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nugzarov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nugzarov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nugzarov throws a hook but LaMotta blocks it.
Nugzarov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nugzarov throws a hook but LaMotta blocks it.
Nugzarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaMotta connects with a jab.
LaMotta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nugzarov.
Nugzarov loads up on a big right hand but LaMotta slips the punch.
Nugzarov jabs at LaMotta's body.
Nugzarov looks to land a right hand but LaMotta moved out of range.
LaMotta lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta throws a quick inside leg kick.
LaMotta tests Nugzarov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nugzarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LaMotta manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Nugzarov misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from LaMotta.
LaMotta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nugzarov.
LaMotta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nugzarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LaMotta moves away from the strike by Nugzarov.
A swing and a miss from Nugzarov.
Nugzarov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A jab from Nugzarov misses.
LaMotta lands a jab.
LaMotta with a hook.
Nugzarov throws out a loose jab but LaMotta uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaMotta throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nugzarov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dmitry Nugzarov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nugzarov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nugzarov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nugzarov misses with a body shot.
LaMotta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nugzarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LaMotta was well out of range. Poor timing from Nugzarov.
LaMotta is looking to clinch.
LaMotta connects with the punch.
Nugzarov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from LaMotta finds it's way through Nugzarov's defenses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by LaMotta.
Nugzarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaMotta lands with a nice combination. Nugzarov backs away looking to recover.
LaMotta lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed right hand from Nugzarov misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaMotta lands a slapping body shot.
Nugzarov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaMotta.
LaMotta looks to land a combination but Nugzarov avoids it well.
LaMotta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nugzarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaMotta moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaMotta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
LaMotta ducks under a wild hook from Nugzarov.
Nugzarov takes a swing at LaMotta's ribcage but misses.
LaMotta avoids the body shot from Nugzarov.
Nugzarov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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.
Nugzarov looks to score with a jab to the body but LaMotta is just out of range.
LaMotta misses with the combination.
Nugzarov throws a right and a left that LaMotta avoids nicely.
Donk. LaMotta catches Nugzarov right on the button with a cross.
LaMotta lands a nice looking body shot.
LaMotta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nugzarov misses with a looping right.
Nice body kick there by LaMotta.
LaMotta lands with a nice body punch.
LaMotta slips under a jab.
Nugzarov throws the left hand but LaMotta avoids the punch easily.
LaMotta delivers a nice body kick.
LaMotta looks to land a combination. Nugzarov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dmitry Nugzarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta throws a series of strikes that have Nugzarov backpedaling.
Nugzarov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
LaMotta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
LaMotta scores with a shot to the body.
Nugzarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaMotta moves away.
LaMotta is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nugzarov drops his hands momentarily and LaMotta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nugzarov takes a kick to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by LaMotta. That's going to slow Nugzarov down.
Nugzarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaMotta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nugzarov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LaMotta.
LaMotta's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and LaMotta duly obliges.
LaMotta throws a right and a left that both miss.
LaMotta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice jab there from LaMotta.
LaMotta connects with a single shot there.
LaMotta lunges at Nugzarov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nugzarov's hand.
LaMotta lunges at Nugzarov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nugzarov's hand.
LaMotta throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
LaMotta lunges at Nugzarov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nugzarov's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nugzarov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nugzarov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Nugzarov misses.
LaMotta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
LaMotta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
LaMotta avoids the body shot from Nugzarov.
LaMotta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LaMotta works the jab nicely.
LaMotta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nugzarov throws the left hand but LaMotta avoids the punch easily.
LaMotta misses with a head kick.
LaMotta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking cross lands there for LaMotta.
LaMotta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LaMotta lands a head shot.
LaMotta lands with a nice combination. Nugzarov backs away looking to recover.
LaMotta throws a series of punches but Nugzarov moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - LaMotta finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
LaMotta cracks a nice hook into Nugzarov's ribs.
LaMotta lands with a nice body punch.
Nugzarov walks into a stiff left hand from LaMotta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta scores with a jab.
LaMotta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
LaMotta misses with a head shot.
Nugzarov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nugzarov tries to get out of the position.
LaMotta raining down shots from the mount!
LaMotta throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Poor strikes thrown by LaMotta there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
LaMotta lands a big elbow.
LaMotta thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nugzarov is working to get back to half guard.
LaMotta breaks from Nugzarov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake LaMotta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think LaMotta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 45:49
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:49
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake LaMotta!
Jake LaMotta is the new featherweight champion!
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