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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mars's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Avenged Sevenfold's Nightmare. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
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136 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
Great wrestler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Mars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Bird!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mars darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mars landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mars wants to take a breather but Bird is having none of it.
Bird trying to hold on to Mars's head to control him but Mars postures up.
Mars throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bird on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mars prevents Bird from improving his position.
Mars slips a nice elbow through Bird's hands, connecting with Bird's forehead.
Bird blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mars.
Bird manages to get to full guard.
Bird keeping full guard, as Mars tries to pass.
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mars can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mars knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bird on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving.
Mars trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mars is looking to work some ground and pound but Bird has wrist control.
Bird working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mars doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mars manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mars trying to control but Bird is working from the bottom.
Mars wants to pass the guard but Bird is keeping the position.
Mars trying to control but Bird is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mars postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mars won't allow Bird to get back to his feet.
Mars cracks Bird with a solid left hand.
Bird controls Mars momentarily but Mars frees himself.
Mars is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mars trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mars can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bird working a defensive guard here.
Mars loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bird trying to control the position.
Bird has momentary wrist control but Mars slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Mars from controlling successfully.
Mars makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mars stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bird swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mars working some strikes from top position.
Mars throwing strikes from guard but Bird blocks nicely.
Bird had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mars defends it easily.
Mars lands a couple of digs.
Mars connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mars accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mars connects with a couple of short punches.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Mars from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mars distracts Bird with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mars chips away with some ground and pound.
Mars is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mars in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bird has momentary wrist control but Mars slips an elbow through the middle.
Bird is trying to control the position but Mars postures up.
Bird wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mars is now in half guard.
Bird keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mars slips a nice elbow through Bird's hands, connecting with Bird's forehead.
Bird trying to hold on to Mars's head to control him but Mars postures up.
Mars winds up and cracks Bird with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mars thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mars throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Mars dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of Bird 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mars shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bird defends it nicely.
Mars looks to score with a jab to the body but Bird is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bird.
Mars slips a jab and a cross from Bird.
Bird keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mars.
Mars just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jay Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mars throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bird sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mars looks to score with a jab to the body but Bird is just out of range.
Mars throws the left hand but Bird avoids the punch easily.
Jay Bird is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird tries to clinch
and Mars counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mars not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mars missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mars is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mars landing strikes from the mount and Bird is in trouble!
Mars looking to finish Bird with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bird!
Bird regains half guard.
Mars thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bird's head.
Bird keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bird wants to improve his position but Mars is controlling well.
Mars lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mars lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mars lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mars 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.
Mars missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mars throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mars working over Bird with some ground and pound. Bird looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mars with the ground and pound but Bird uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mars loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mars accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bird is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mars throwing strikes from guard but Bird blocks nicely.
Bird escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mars gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bird is breathing heavily.
Mars trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mars trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bird is keeping the position for now.
Mars throwing strikes from guard but Bird blocks nicely.
Bird controls Mars momentarily but Mars frees himself.
Mars makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bird trying to control the position.
Mars postures up and lands a big shot to Bird's brow.
Mars trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mars trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mars lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mars wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mars stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bird swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mars is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bird keeping full guard, as Mars tries to pass.
Bird is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mars throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bird works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bird utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bird is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bird working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jay Bird was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mars.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Mars dominated that second round.
That's time! Mars's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mars checks a leg kick.
Bird rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mars moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mars checks a leg kick.
Mars dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mars takes a swing at Bird's ribcage but misses.
Bird gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mars looks to score with a jab to the body but Bird is just out of range.
Mars throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Mars throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bird avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bird uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mars.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars misses with a looping right.
Bird slips under a jab.
Mars throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Bird. Those never looked like landing.
Mars stuns Bird with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bird wants to clinch
and Mars counters with a shoot takedown. Bird fights it but they end up in guard.
Mars has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mars postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bird utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mars wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving.
Bird doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bird is looking for a triangle but Mars pushes his legs off easily.
Bird takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bird has momentary wrist control but Mars slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mars throwing strikes from guard but Bird blocks nicely.
Mars wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving.
Bird has his foot on Mars's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mars works his way back into a safe position though.
Mars throws a big right hand that misses.
Mars trying to control but Bird is working from the bottom.
Mars trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bird had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mars defends it easily.
Mars is working Bird over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mars connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bird is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mars tries to free his leg and advance position but Bird is retaining full guard.
Mars working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mars looking to pass the guard.
Mars lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mars is in close to Bird's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mars is pushing down on Bird's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bird is fighting to maintain full guard but Mars has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mars lands a nice short elbow.
Mars working over Bird with some ground and pound. Bird looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mars seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mars is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bird on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Mars there.
Mars is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bird flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mars lands strikes from half guard.
Mars slips a nice elbow through Bird's hands, connecting with Bird's forehead.
Jay Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bird is trying to get back to full guard.
Mars landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lawrence Mars is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mars is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mars has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bird looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lawrence Mars showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mars has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lawrence Mars!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fresh Crimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bird is the word. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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251 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fresh Crimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Griffin!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crimson doesn't manage to clinch there - Griffin circles away.
Griffin tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffin throws a lazy head kick
and Crimson counters with a one-two to the body.
Crimson tried to score with a low kick but Griffin checks it.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses
and Crimson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crimson manages to avoid it.
Griffin misses with a double jab
and Crimson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Griffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crimson takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses.
Crimson lands with a kick to the temple. Griffin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Griffin fails with the takedown
and Crimson counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crimson fails to land with a series of punches.
Griffin throws a lazy head kick
enabling Crimson to counter with a crisp jab.
Crimson scores with a kick to the body.
Griffin looks gassed!
Jab by Crimson.
Crimson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Griffin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Griffin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crimson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Crimson tenderised Griffin's leg. Griffin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crimson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crimson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crimson scores with a shot to the side of Griffin's head.
Crimson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crimson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Griffin blocking some punches.
Griffin is trying to push Crimson away but Crimson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Crimson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crimson throws a series of punches but Griffin avoids them all with ease.
Griffin throws a lazy uppercut
and Crimson counters by moving into the clinch.
Crimson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin is trying to break the clinch but Crimson has him pressed against the cage.
Griffin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crimson lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Crimson.
Griffin is trying to push Crimson away but Crimson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Griffin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crimson has Griffin pressed against the cage, preventing Griffin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin blocks an uppercut.
Griffin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crimson lands a body punch.
Crimson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Griffin tries to circle away but Crimson has him pinned against the cage.
Crimson keeps control of Griffin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crimson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crimson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griffin, pushing him back against the cage.
Crimson lands a nice shot to the body.
Crimson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crimson counters with a good low kick that Griffin was not able to check.
Griffin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crimson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Crimson lands a left hand.
Crimson throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffin.
Crimson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Griffin or not.
A short uppercut from Crimson.
Crimson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffin's efforts to push away.
Crimson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Decent striking displayed by Crimson there.
Crimson tries to clinch there but Griffin circles away.
Crimson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griffin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crimson scores with a one two! Griffin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Crimson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crimson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Griffin's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crimson scores with a nice body kick.
Crimson lands with a shot to the body.
Crimson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peter Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crimson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Crimson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Griffin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crimson pushes Griffin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crimson misses with a punch on the inside.
Crimson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crimson misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Crimson.
Griffin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crimson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Griffin blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crimson.
Crimson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crimson keeps control of Griffin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crimson lands a body shot.
Crimson scores with a shoulder strike.
Crimson presses Griffin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crimson lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Crimson.
Crimson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Griffin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crimson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crimson misses with a double jab.
Crimson wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.
Crimson clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fresh Crimson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Crimson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Griffin's calf.
Griffin misses with an uppercut
and Crimson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Crimson lands a big head kick that sends Griffin tumbling to the mat! Crimson takes a step backwards and waves Griffin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Griffin is rocked!
It looks like Peter Griffin has been cut.
Crimson lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crimson closes the distance and clinches.
Crimson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crimson tries to clinch up.
Crimson tries to clinch up but Griffin circles away and keeps his distance.
Crimson scores with a three punch combo!
Crimson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griffin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crimson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Griffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Crimson finish him?
Crimson moves into the clinch successfully.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Crimson dips a shoulder and cracks Griffin with a mighty uppercut! Griffin falls back against the cage and Crimson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Griffin is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Crimson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fresh Crimson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wamamaz Wamama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dickel Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldman has chosen This is Vlad Boyeslav Now as his entrance music. Wamamaz Wamama has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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190 lbs
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188 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wamamaz Wamama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dickel Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wamama scores with a nice body kick.
Wamama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goldman counters with a nice uppercut.
Goldman doesn't manage to clinch there - Wamama circles away.
Goldman scores with a head kick.
Wamama bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goldman's head.
Wamamaz Wamama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wamama throws a lazy head kick
and Goldman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wamama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wamama tries to break free but Goldman pushes him back against the cage.
Goldman drags the fight down to the ground.
Goldman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wamama stands up and waves to Goldman to follow him.
Wamama throws a sloppy head kick
and Goldman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wamama wants to stand up but Goldman is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wamama is looking to stand up but Goldman isn't so interested in that idea.
Wamama is breathing heavily.
Wamama has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Goldman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wamama really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wamama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goldman moves into the clinch.
Wamama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wamama misses with a kick to the body.
Wamamaz Wamama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wamama gets tackled into the cage by Goldman. Goldman maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wamama manages to break the clinch.
Goldman doesn't manage to clinch there - Wamama circles away.
Wamama throws a head kick that misses.
Wamama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wamama tries a head kick but it misses.
Wamama throws a body kick the misses
and Goldman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wamama keeps the fight on the outside.
Goldman moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Wamama goes down! Can Goldman finish him!?
It looks like Wamamaz Wamama has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wamama keeping moving, preventing Goldman from controlling successfully.
Goldman stands up and waves to Wamama to follow him.
Goldman wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wamama misses with a left hand
and Goldman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wamama won't be happy with that.
Goldman is looking to take a break and control but Wamama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Goldman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Goldman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Goldman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Wamama throws a lazy uppercut
and Goldman counters by moving into the clinch.
Wamama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Goldman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wamama gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goldman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wamama is trying to force a seperation but Goldman has the dominant position.
Goldman tries to land knees in the clinch but Wamama avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wamama as Goldman tries to tie him up.
A right handed body shot lands from Goldman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goldman.
A right hook to the body lands for Goldman.
Wamama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goldman blocks it with crossed arms.
Goldman breaks from the clinch.
Goldman moves into range and clinches up with Wamama.
Wamama can't break the clinch.
Wamama tries to stall but Goldman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wamama takes a knee to the side of the body.
Goldman breaks the clinch.
Wamama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goldman drives through and clinches with Wamama against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dickel Goldman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wamamaz Wamama's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Goldman throws a head kick that misses
and Wamama counters with a good, hard body kick but Goldman shrugs it off.
Wamama throws a lazy head kick
and Goldman counters by clinching up.
Wamama with a knee to the head.
Wamama taking a breather.
Goldman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wamama fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wamama tries a low kick but Goldman avoids it.
Goldman is looking to clinch.
Dickel Goldman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wamama swings widly with a right hand
and Goldman counters by moving into the clinch.
Wamama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wamama throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wamama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldman manages to avoid it.
Goldman tries to clinch there but Wamama circles away.
Goldman tries to clinch up.
Goldman doesn't manage to clinch there - Wamama circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goldman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman wants to clinch up but Wamama keeps it at a distance.
A low kick from Wamama misses
and Goldman counters with a stiff right hand.
Goldman clinches with his opponent.
Goldman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wamama's face.
Goldman pushes Wamama back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wamama is trying to maintain a safe position but Goldman gets an underhook and turns Wamama into the cage.
Goldman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Goldman manages to break the clinch.
Wamama misses with a right hand
and Goldman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goldman.
Goldman breaks from the clinch.
Goldman moves out of range of the body kick from Wamama.
Goldman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wamama as he avoids it easily.
Goldman throws a head kick but Wamama moves out of range.
Wamama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Goldman tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wamama lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wamama stuffs the takedown.
Wamama connects with a leg kick. Goldman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Goldman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wamama pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Goldman back to the cage. Wamama follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Goldman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wamama as he avoids it easily.
Wamamaz Wamama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dickel Goldman.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wamama, right into the meat.
Wamama throws a head kick but Goldman moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Wamama as Goldman shoots in.
Goldman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Goldman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Goldman is looking to clinch but Wamama is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Goldman - just one landing.
Wamama wants to slow Goldman down by chopping away at his legs.
Goldman looks for a takedown but Wamama sprawls well.
Wamama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goldman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wamama throws a leg kick
and Goldman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wamama's guard.
Goldman stops Wamama from standing up.
Wamama keeping moving, preventing Goldman from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wamama has a closed guard, preventing Goldman from standing up.
Wamama has his feet on Goldman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Goldman pushes Wamama up against the cage in a clinch.
Wamama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dickel Goldman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wamamaz Wamama's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wamama throws a wild body kick that Goldman sees coming a mile off.
Wamama swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldman.
Goldman tries to clinch up but Wamama circles away and keeps his distance.
Goldman tries to clinch but Wamama is having none of it.
Wamama jabs at Goldman's body.
Goldman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wamama scores with a head kick.
Goldman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goldman checks the leg kick.
Wamama throws a sloppy head kick
and Goldman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goldman.
Wamama is trying to break the clinch but Goldman is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Wamama. No joy for Goldman on that attempt.
Goldman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wamama misses with a hook
and Goldman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goldman.
Wamama is trying to break the clinch but Goldman has him pressed against the cage.
Goldman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wamama throws a combination. Goldman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Goldman clinches.
Wamama is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Goldman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wamama in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Goldman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Goldman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Goldman misses.
Wamama throws a shot from downtown. Goldman moves away and avoids it.
Wamama misses with a body punch
and Goldman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goldman.
Wamama tries to break the clinch but Goldman is controlling the position.
Wamama is trying to break the clinch but Goldman has him pressed against the cage.
Goldman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wamama wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wamama taking a breather.
Goldman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wamama throws an off balance right hand
and Goldman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goldman.
Goldman stalling against the cage.
Goldman breaks from the clinch.
Goldman avoids the head kick by Wamama.
Good shot there by Goldman.
Wamama throws a right hand that misses
and Goldman moves into the clinch.
Goldman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wamama's efforts to push away.
Wamama misses with an elbow strike.
Goldman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Goldman misses with an elbow over the top.
Goldman is trying to maintain a safe position but Wamama gets an underhook and turns Goldman into the cage.
Wamama stalling against the cage.
Goldman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wamama.
Goldman breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman tries to clinch up.
Wamama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goldman. That did some damage!
The fight stays on the outside here - Goldman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick by Goldman misses
and Wamama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Goldman's knee momentarily.
Goldman moves into the clinch.
Wamama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goldman closes the distance and clinches.
Goldman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wamama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wamama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wamama throws a lazy head kick
and Goldman counters by moving into the clinch.
Wamama looking to throw knees to the head but Goldman is blocking nicely.
Goldman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goldman avoids the head kick by Wamama.
Goldman moves in looking to clinch but Wamama pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wamama throws a head kick that misses
and Goldman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wamama is looking to stand up but Goldman isn't so interested in that idea.
Dickel Goldman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wamama has his feet on Goldman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Goldman instigates a clinch.
Wamama manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wamama tries a head kick but it misses.
Wamamaz Wamama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldman tries to clinch up.
Goldman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dickel Goldman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goldman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dickel Goldman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Disturbed- Indestructible . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cole Lee!
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, James Woods!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Woods swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Woods gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Woods lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Woods.
A short left from Woods.
Woods works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lee looking to control.
Woods loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Woods.
Woods loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Woods throwing strikes but missing.
Woods stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Woods trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Woods has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee controls Woods momentarily but Woods frees himself.
Woods is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Woods postures up and lands a big shot to Lee's brow.
Woods postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Woods with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Woods throws and elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Woods's guard. Nice move by Lee!
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee postures up in Woods's guard and throws a big left but Woods blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Woods lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lee!
Woods working Lee over with strikes here.
Woods is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Woods with the ground and pound from mount.
Woods working Lee over with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woods looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods lands with some strikes.
Lee is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Woods! Lee is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Woods!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benedict Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by "Another Body Murdered". Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benedict Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Cruz.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Knox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cruz is able to avoid easily.
A shot to the liver by Cruz. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox slips a jab from Cruz.
Knox throws a right and a left that Cruz avoids nicely.
Cruz jabs at Knox's body.
Cruz lands with a kick to the temple. Knox shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like John Knox has been cut.
Knox throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Knox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz sizes up Knox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz avoids the body shot from Knox.
Cruz throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knox tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz jabs at Knox's body.
Cruz misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a series of strikes. Cruz will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Cruz connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Cruz thows a body shot but no joy.
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox misses with a right hand
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox misses with a leg kick
and Cruz counters with a nice body shot.
Knox throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cruz swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedict Cruz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Knox's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cruz cracks the inside of Knox's front leg.
Cruz lands a glancing blow to the side of Knox's head.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Cruz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Knox is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cruz misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cruz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz misses with a straight left.
Knox wants to land a leg kick but Cruz is out of range.
Benedict Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Cruz swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
A low kick from Knox misses
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Cruz misses
and Knox counters with a nice leg kick.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Cruz lands a jab.
Cruz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Cruz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cruz works Knox's body with a nice hook.
Knox misses with a leg kick
and Cruz counters with an inside leg kick.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cruz lands a body shot.
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!
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Cruz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knox.
Cruz misses with a head kick.
Cruz lands the left hand.
John Knox's cut is getting worse.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedict Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Knox's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Knox misses with a body punch
and Cruz counters with a left to the body.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from Cruz.
A leg kick checked by Knox.
Knox falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cruz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cruz throws a leg kick that misses.
Cruz walks into a left hand.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Knox misses
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Cruz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick
and Cruz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cruz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Knox is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz cracks Knox on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Knox falls backwards against the cage. Cruz follows up with more strikes that drop Knox to his knees. Cruz keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Knox! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benedict Cruz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Starkweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vacys Valyvictis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Starkweather comes to the cage accompanied by I'm On a Boat. Vacys Valyvictis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Starkweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vacys Valyvictis!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Valyvictis misses.
Valyvictis connects with a solid leg kick.
Valyvictis scores with a hook to the body. Starkweather takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from Valyvictis.
Starkweather blocks the body kick.
Valyvictis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valyvictis throws a leg kick that misses.
Starkweather moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good leg kick by Valyvictis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valyvictis.
Valyvictis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Starkweather.
Valyvictis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valyvictis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valyvictis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valyvictis is looking to slow Starkweather down with leg kicks.
Valyvictis throws a series of punches but Starkweather moves out of range.
Valyvictis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Starkweather.
Valyvictis lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Valyvictis.
Starkweather looks to throw the jab but Valyvictis is out of range.
Valyvictis misses with a low kick.
Starkweather throws a hook to the side of Valyvictis's head but Valyvictis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valyvictis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valyvictis is looking to score with low kicks.
Starkweather stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valyvictis.
Valyvictis motions for Starkweather to come forward. Valyvictis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valyvictis avoids the body shot from Starkweather.
Starkweather uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valyvictis.
Valyvictis misses with a leg kick
and Starkweather cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valyvictis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starkweather misses with a body shot.
Vacys Valyvictis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Starkweather ducks under a wild hook from Valyvictis.
Starkweather moves out of range as Valyvictis throws a body kick.
A low kick from Valyvictis is predictable there
and Starkweather counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valyvictis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starkweather swings for the body but Valyvictis moves out of range.
Valyvictis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Starkweather jabs at Valyvictis's body.
Starkweather on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valyvictis. Valyvictis obviously looking to wear him down.
Starkweather jabs Valyvictis right on the nose. Valyvictis blinks but takes it well.
Valyvictis tries to land a front kick but Starkweather steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Starkweather misses with a body shot.
Valyvictis misses with a looping left.
Starkweather takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Valyvictis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Valyvictis misses with a hook
and Starkweather counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valyvictis thinking.
Valyvictis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Starkweather tries to bum rush Valyvictis with a series of wild strikes but Valyvictis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valyvictis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Starkweather's sensitive parts.
Valyvictis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Starkweather has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valyvictis throws a right hand that misses
and Starkweather counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valyvictis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Starkweather moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Starkweather checks a leg kick.
Valyvictis lands with an overhand left.
Starkweather is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Valyvictis looks to land a body kick but Starkweather moved away.
Valyvictis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Starkweather.
A slapping body kick lands there for Valyvictis.
Valyvictis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valyvictis misses with a low kick as Starkweather jumps back.
Valyvictis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valyvictis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Valyvictis throws a leg kick
and Starkweather counters with a low kick, right behind Valyvictis 's knee.
Starkweather missing with a left hand there. Valyvictis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Starkweather takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Valyvictis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Starkweather.
Vacys Valyvictis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valyvictis works Starkweather's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valyvictis misses with a low kick as Starkweather jumps back.
Valyvictis throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Starkweather counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valyvictis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valyvictis walks into a stiff left hand from Starkweather.
Crunch! Valyvictis slams his shin into Starkweather's torso.
Starkweather lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Valyvictis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Starkweather throws a body punch but Valyvictis moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Starkweather blocks the low kick.
Valyvictis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Starkweather counters with a two punch combo.
Starkweather scores with a hook.
Valyvictis is looking to land body kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valyvictis is looking to land body kicks.
Valyvictis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good work by Starkweather as he checks the leg kick.
Valyvictis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Starkweather. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vacys Valyvictis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Valyvictis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Valyvictis misses with a low kick as Starkweather jumps back.
Starkweather throws a low kick, looking for Valyvictis's leg but Valyvictis calmly moves out of range.
Starkweather ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valyvictis lands a high kick!
Valyvictis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Starkweather walks forward, straight into a front kick from Valyvictis.
Starkweather throws a low kick but it's checked well by Valyvictis.
Valyvictis tries to score with a low kick but Starkweather moves his leg out of the way.
Valyvictis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Valyvictis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valyvictis feints and then cracks Starkweather's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Starkweather down.
Valyvictis thows a leg kick but Starkweather checks it
enabling Starkweather to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Valyvictis misses
and Starkweather counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Valyvictis.
Starkweather throws a body punch but Valyvictis moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starkweather blocks a leg kick.
Starkweather closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Starkweather. Valyvictis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valyvictis digs a good hook to Starkweather's body.
Starkweather swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by Starkweather.
A jab lands there for Valyvictis.
Starkweather looks to score with a jab to the body but Valyvictis is just out of range.
Valyvictis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Starkweather connects with a nice looking jab.
Starkweather misses with a body shot.
Starkweather swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starkweather avoids the head kick by Valyvictis.
Valyvictis throws a sloppy head kick and Starkweather moves out of range easily.
Valyvictis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Starkweather blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valyvictis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Starkweather counters with a low kick, right behind Valyvictis 's knee.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valyvictis.
Starkweather throws a body punch but Valyvictis moves out of range.
Valyvictis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Starkweather scores with a three punch combo!
Valyvictis misses with an uppercut
and Starkweather counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Starkweather ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Starkweather fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valyvictis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Starkweather lands a jab-cross combination.
Good leg kick by Valyvictis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vacys Valyvictis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Starkweather checks a leg kick nicely.
Valyvictis misses with a looping left.
Valyvictis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bone on bone clash there as Starkweather blocks the leg kick.
Starkweather moves out of range of the strikes.
Starkweather wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starkweather scores with a jab to the jaw.
Starkweather blocks a head kick by Valyvictis.
Valyvictis throws a leg kick
and Starkweather counters with a straight right hand.
Starkweather cracks Valyvictis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Starkweather throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valyvictis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Starkweather on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Valyvictis throws out a loose jab but Starkweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valyvictis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Starkweather.
Starkweather just misses with a punch to the body.
Valyvictis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Valyvictis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Starkweather fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valyvictis manages to avoid it.
Starkweather connects with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Valyvictis scores with a four punch combination!
Valyvictis throws a nice looking combination but Starkweather bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Valyvictis blocks the leg kick.
Valyvictis walks into a stiff left hand from Starkweather.
Starkweather throws a hook to the side of Valyvictis's head but Valyvictis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valyvictis looks to land a right hand but Starkweather moved out of range.
Valyvictis lands with a cross.
Starkweather moves out of range as Valyvictis throws a body kick.
Starkweather takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Starkweather throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Starkweather. Valyvictis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Starkweather scores with a one two! Valyvictis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Valyvictis misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valyvictis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Starkweather is out of range and Valyvictis settles back down.
Valyvictis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Valyvictis is looking to score with low kicks.
Valyvictis scores with the left hand. Starkweather knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Starkweather dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Valyvictis thumps Starkweather with a low kick.
Valyvictis tries a head kick but it misses.
Valyvictis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valyvictis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Starkweather ducks under a wild hook from Valyvictis.
Starkweather fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Starkweather takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Starkweather swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valyvictis.
Valyvictis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Starkweather misses the jab.
Valyvictis misses with a kick to the body.
Valyvictis misses with a body kick.
Starkweather keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Starkweather throws a chopping leg kick but Valyvictis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Valyvictis wants to slow Starkweather down by chopping away at his legs.
Valyvictis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Starkweather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starkweather throws a good cross that connects.
Valyvictis throws an overhand right that lands on Starkweather's shoulder, as Starkweather tries to avoid the shot.
Valyvictis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Starkweather will feel that in the morning.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valyvictis. Starkweather does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valyvictis throws a lazy head kick
and Starkweather counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Valyvictis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valyvictis tries to land a body kick
and Starkweather cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valyvictis scores with a push kick.
Starkweather lands with a nice body punch.
Valyvictis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Starkweather misses with a straight right.
Starkweather avoids a kick to the body.
Valyvictis ducks under a wild hook from Starkweather.
Starkweather scores with a nice head shot.
A low kick from Valyvictis misses
and Starkweather counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valyvictis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valyvictis throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Starkweather to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starkweather misses with a leg kick.
Starkweather tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valyvictis was well out of range. Poor timing from Starkweather.
Valyvictis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Starkweather's calf.
Valyvictis misses with a kick to the body
and Starkweather counters with a one-two to the body.
Starkweather darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starkweather is thwarting Valyvictis's attempts to control the position.
Starkweather looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Valyvictis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starkweather blocks a leg kick.
Valyvictis throws a leg kick
and Starkweather counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Valyvictis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valyvictis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valyvictis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab lands there for Starkweather.
Starkweather avoids the body shot from Valyvictis.
Starkweather avoids the head kick by Valyvictis.
Starkweather thows a left - swing and a miss!
Starkweather closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Starkweather throws a right and a left that Valyvictis avoids nicely.
Valyvictis throws a head kick that misses.
Valyvictis throws a body punch but Starkweather moves out of range.
Starkweather comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Starkweather 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Valyvictis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Starkweather counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Valyvictis throws a body kick that misses.
Starkweather jabs Valyvictis right on the nose. Valyvictis blinks but takes it well.
Starkweather looks to land a combination but Valyvictis avoids it well.
Valyvictis misses with a shot to the body
and Starkweather cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Starkweather blocks the body kick.
Starkweather tests Valyvictis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Starkweather will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Valyvictis throws a head kick that misses
and Starkweather counters with a straight right hand.
Valyvictis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Starkweather digs a good body shot into Valyvictis's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Starkweather punishes Valyvictis's body with a nice straight punch.
Valyvictis throws a low kick but Starkweather avoids it.
Starkweather lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valyvictis slips a jab from Starkweather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Starkweather showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Starkweather has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Starkweather!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryo Nakamura has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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157 lbs
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Maddox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maddox slips under a jab from Nakamura.
Maddox throws a right hand that misses
and Nakamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura throws a right hand that misses
and Maddox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maddox misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Nakamura misses its intended target.
Nakamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maddox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakamura throws a low kick, looking for Maddox's leg but Maddox calmly moves out of range.
Maddox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maddox shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nakamura's guard.
Nakamura pulls Maddox in to control the position.
Maddox thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nakamura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura has control of Maddox's left arm, preventing Maddox from doing any damage.
Maddox lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maddox trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maddox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Maddox from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maddox misses with a lunging right hand
and Nakamura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryo Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nakamura lands with a hook. Maddox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nakamura is looking to score with low kicks.
Maddox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nakamura. Nakamura obviously looking to wear him down.
Nakamura misses with a double jab
and Maddox counters with a one-two to the body.
Nakamura lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Maddox.
Maddox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nakamura counters with a leg kick.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch but Maddox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maddox slips a straight right by Nakamura.
Maddox thows a leg kick but Nakamura checks it
and Nakamura counters with a right hand to the body.
Nakamura misses with a hook. Maddox ducked under it nicely.
Nakamura misses with a lunging right hand
and Maddox counters with a body kick.
Maddox throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Nakamura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura connects with a crisp jab.
Maddox throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nakamura tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Maddox is in Nakamura's guard.
Maddox postures up in Nakamura's guard and throws a big left but Nakamura blocks it.
Nakamura seems keen to control Maddox's posture.
Maddox forces his way into half guard.
Nakamura moves into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maddox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maddox wants to pass the guard but Nakamura is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Nakamura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maddox swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nakamura counters with a body kick.
Nakamura wants to slow Maddox down by chopping away at his legs.
Nakamura scores with a one two! Maddox had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maddox.
Maddox misses with a body shot.
Maddox throws a leg kick which misses Nakamura's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakamura tries to avoid it.
Nakamura looks to clinch
and Maddox counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nakamura!
Maddox landing punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura working to try and regain half guard.
Maddox looking to finish Nakamura with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nakamura!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Maddox landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maddox not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nakamura keeping control of the position.
Maddox is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nakamura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maddox.
Maddox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nakamura defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is looking to improve his position.
Maddox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maddox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakamura keeps working.
Nakamura wants to get back to full guard.
Maddox throwing shots but Nakamura is blocking nicely.
Nakamura is looking to control Maddox's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nakamura avoid being mounted?
Nakamura is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Maddox is staying active.
Maddox winds up and cracks Nakamura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maddox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox wants to pass to mount but Nakamura is defending the position.
Maddox takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maddox is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nakamura defends it well.
Nakamura wants to control but Maddox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nakamura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maddox loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maddox looking to pass the guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maddox advances position into side control!
Nakamura is not content to let Maddox control the position.
Maddox in side control, throwing shots but Nakamura defends.
Maddox scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura is trying to control Maddox's posture but Maddox avoids it.
Maddox is looking to take a break and control but Nakamura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Maddox dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Nakamura. No joy for Maddox on that attempt.
Nakamura wants to clinch
and Maddox counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nakamura's guard now.
Maddox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maddox trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Nakamura trying to keep a closed guard but Maddox is proving a slippery customer.
Maddox controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maddox looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox throws a big right hand that misses.
Maddox tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakamura is retaining full guard.
Nakamura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maddox 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maddox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maddox drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maddox jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nakamura can't keep his opponent in guard - Maddox advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nakamura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Maddox is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nakamura is just riding it out for now. Maddox eventually gives up the hold.
Maddox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakamura keeps working.
Maddox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nakamura defending well though.
Nakamura tries to get to full guard but Maddox has control of the leg.
Nakamura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maddox.
Maddox seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nakamura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maddox.
Maddox lands with a punch from half guard.
Maddox seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brian Maddox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maddox not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maddox is looking for a kimura but Nakamura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maddox to get the leverage.
Nakamura is looking to improve his position.
Maddox tries to pass to full mount but Nakamura defends it.
Maddox scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Maddox is trying to control. Nakamura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maddox thows a huge punch but Nakamura dodges it nicely.
Maddox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakamura keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nakamura sees it coming and defends easily.
Nakamura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maddox trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maddox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maddox is pushing down on Nakamura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nakamura is fighting to maintain full guard but Maddox has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nakamura is looking for a sweep. Maddox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakamura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maddox.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Maddox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maddox 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Maddox!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Victor Olsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordie Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Lethal high 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Olsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordie Green!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Green tries to land a front kick but Olsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Olsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Olsen throws a leg kick
and Green counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Olsen thinking.
Olsen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Green avoids a punch combination nicely.
Green misses with a head kick.
Olsen lands a right hook to the body.
Olsen avoids the head kick by Green.
Green misses with a kick to the body
and Olsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Green throws a sloppy head kick
and Olsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Olsen as he avoids it easily.
Olsen scores with a nice strike.
Olsen slips a jab and a cross from Green.
Green connects with a body shot.
Green lands with a kick to the temple. Olsen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Olsen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen darts in and clinches Green up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Olsen.
Olsen misses with some punches.
Olsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Olsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greens head.
Olsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Green jumps guard but Olsen stands there with Green around his waist. Green gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Olsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Olsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Green tries to circle away but Olsen has him pinned against the cage.
Olsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olsen presses Green against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Olsen.
A left hand lands to the body for Olsen.
Olsen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Green's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Green's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Olsen drags the fight down to the ground.
Olsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Olsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Green wants to control from the top but Olsen keeps moving.
Green chips away with some ground and pound.
Olsen controls Green momentarily but Green frees himself.
Green throws a big right hand that misses.
Green lands a couple of digs.
Olsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Green can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Olsen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.
Green loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Olsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green stands up over Olsen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Olsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Green defends it easily.
Green has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green throwing strikes from guard but Olsen blocks nicely.
Green working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Green with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green is in close to Olsen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Olsen controls Green momentarily but Green frees himself.
Green scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olsen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Green has passed into side control.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Olsen keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Olsen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Green thows a body shot but no joy.
Olsen dodges the punch combination from Green.
Olsen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Green counters with a head kick.
Green throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Olsen is rocked!
Green moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Oh Olsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Green throws a head kick but Olsen moves out of range.
Olsen seems to have got his legs back now.
Olsen walks into a stiff left hand from Green.
Green swings widly with a right hand
and Olsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Green checks a leg kick nicely.
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Olsen connects with a jab.
Olsen throws a wild body kick that Green sees coming a mile off.
Olsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Green misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Olsen. Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the body from Green misses
and Olsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Green pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Green misses with a head kick.
Green shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Green takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Olsen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gordie Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olsen.
Olsen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Olsen works over Green's head and body with a nice combination.
Olsen cracks Green with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Olsen lands an overhand right.
Green throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Olsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Green takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen connects with a crisp jab.
Green throws an off balance right hand
and Olsen counters with a shoot takedown. Green fights it but they end up in guard.
Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Olsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Olsen is stalling in the full guard.
Olsen stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
Olsen with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Green utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Green is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Olsen trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Olsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Green keeping moving, preventing Olsen from controlling successfully.
Olsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
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.
Green keeping moving, preventing Olsen from controlling successfully.
Green escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Olsen advances position into side control!
Olsen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Olsen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Olsen trying to control the position but Green is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Olsen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No luck for Olsen with that takedown attempt.
Green throws a lazy head kick
and Olsen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Green won't be happy with that.
Olsen wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
Green tries to improve position but can't.
Green explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Green swats away the attempt to clinch by Olsen.
Olsen throws a head kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Green as he connects with a hook.
Olsen wants to clinch.
Olsen throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green throws the kick towards the body but Olsen avoids it.
Green walks into a left hand.
Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green misses with the combination.
A solid body kick from Green.
Olsen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Green eats them both and turns towards Olsen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Green misses with a kick to the body.
Olsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Olsen connects with a nice looking jab.
Green tries for a takedown but Olsen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Green misses with a jab to the body
and Olsen counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Olsen is defended easily by Green.
Olsen swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Olsen.
Green has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Olsen finds it's way round the side to connect with Green's head.
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green tries to land a front kick but Olsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Green misses with a kick to the body
and Olsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Olsen throws a poor cross that misses
and Green counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Olsen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Green throws a head kick that misses.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Green misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Olsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Olsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Green.
Olsen avoids the head kick by Green.
Olsen clinches up with Green and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Olsen.
Olsen misses with a knee strike.
Olsen pulls guard successfully.
Olsen is looking for a triangle but Green pushes his legs off easily.
Olsen is trying to keep Green in close.
Olsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gordie Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
Olsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Green's guard.
Green wants to get back to his feet but Olsen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Olsen wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Victor Olsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Green keeping full guard, as Olsen tries to pass.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Olsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Olsen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Olsen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moses's entrance music is Black Label Society - too tough to die. A fine choice. Ricky Moses has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Moses!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hendo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Moses counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Moses wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Moses desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Moses has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moses moves into full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Moses is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Moses is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moses manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Moses's guard.
Gracie trying to control but Moses is working from the bottom.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moses keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Moses scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Moses misses.
Moses fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Gracie looks gassed!
Moses fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moses tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moses lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moses counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moses throws a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Moses there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hendo Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Moses fakes the leg kick and cracks Gracie in the body.
Moses lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Moses is looking to wear down Gracie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Moses cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Moses connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Moses. Beautiful body shot.
Moses lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gracie is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses cracks Gracie's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Gracie slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Moses can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Moses!
Ricky Moses retains his lightweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Neto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teixeira comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Terror. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Teixeira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fernando Neto!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira thows a body shot but no joy.
Teixeira just misses with a punch to the body.
Neto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Teixeira's calf.
Neto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Teixeira misses the body punch
and Neto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Neto misses with a head kick.
Teixeira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neto.
Teixeira scores with a three punch combo!
Neto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teixeira.
Neto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Teixeira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Neto shoots in but no luck this time.
Neto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Teixeira as he avoids it easily.
Teixeira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Teixeira throws a right hand that Neto ducks under and follows up with a left that Neto also avoids with ease.
Neto wants to land a leg kick but Teixeira is out of range.
Teixeira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teixeira keeps the fight on the outside.
Neto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neto wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neto lands with an overhand left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Neto. That's going to slow Teixeira down.
Neto throws a leg kick
and Teixeira counters with a stiff right hand.
Neto avoids the body shot from Teixeira.
A leg kick checked by Teixeira.
Neto scoring well with a low kick there.
Neto throws a push kick but Teixeira slaps the foot to one side.
Neto works the jab nicely.
Neto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Teixeira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Teixeira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Neto misses its intended target.
Teixeira thows a body shot but no joy.
Neto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teixeira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Neto throws the left hand but Teixeira avoids the punch easily.
Neto is looking to clinch but Teixeira is avoiding it.
Neto throws a sloppy body shot
and Teixeira counters with a nice body shot.
Neto wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neto feints and as Teixeira raises his hands in defense, Neto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Teixeira keeping moving, preventing Neto from controlling successfully.
Neto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Teixeira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Teixeira tries to get out of the position.
Teixeira keeping moving, preventing Neto from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neto postures up in Teixeira's guard and throws a big left but Teixeira blocks it.
Neto trying to control but Teixeira is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Neto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Neto trying to control the position from guard on top but Teixeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neto thows a big elbow that misses.
Neto trying to control but Teixeira is working from the bottom.
Teixeira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neto wants to control from the top but Teixeira keeps moving.
Neto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fernando Neto wasn't active enough on the ground.
Teixeira takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Teixeira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Neto doesn't seem bothered though.
Danga de danga de dang - Teixeira scores with a four punch combination!
Teixeira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Neto at a distance.
Neto slips a jab and a cross from Teixeira.
Richard Teixeira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neto misses with a takedown attempt
and Teixeira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richard Teixeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Neto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Teixeira checks it well.
Teixeira is looking to wear down Neto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Teixeira feints a jab promting Neto to slip. Teixeira then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Neto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Neto misses with a leg kick
and Teixeira counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A low kick from Neto misses
letting Teixeira counter with a right hand.
Teixeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Teixeira tests Neto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neto misses with a leg kick
enabling Teixeira to counter with a crisp jab.
Teixeira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neto manages to avoid it.
Neto tries to clinch
and Teixeira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Teixeira checks a leg kick.
Teixeira throws a right hand that Neto ducks under and follows up with a left that Neto also avoids with ease.
Neto throws a right hand that misses
and Teixeira counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teixeira lands with a cross.
Neto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teixeira throws out the jab.
Neto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Teixeira counters with a nice body shot.
Teixeira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Neto looks gassed!
Neto lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Teixeira dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Teixeira digs a good hook to Neto's body.
Neto throws a low kick but Teixeira avoids it.
Neto throws a leg kick
and Teixeira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Teixeira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neto.
Neto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Neto misses with a hook
and Teixeira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Richard Teixeira is winning the standup battle so far.
Teixeira lands a nice hook to Neto's body. Neto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Neto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teixeira.
Teixeira lands a body shot.
Richard Teixeira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Teixeira connects with a looping right hand.
Neto moves in looking to clinch but Teixeira pushes him off.
A low kick from Neto is predictable there
and Teixeira counters with a left to the body.
Teixeira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Neto tries to clinch but Teixeira moves away
and Teixeira counters with a left to the body.
Teixeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Neto is just out of range.
Neto misses with a lunging right hand
and Teixeira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fernando Neto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Teixeira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Teixeira blocks the leg kick.
Neto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira misses with a body shot.
Teixeira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Neto tried to score with a low kick but Teixeira checks it.
Teixeira throws a body punch but Neto moves out of range.
Teixeira scores with a one two! Neto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Teixeira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Teixeira throws a lazy right hand but Neto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teixeira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Teixeira misses with a wild body shot.
Neto tries to clinch up.
Teixeira lands a nice looking body shot.
Teixeira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neto.
Teixeira connects with a looping right hand.
Teixeira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neto tries to clinch up
and Teixeira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Teixeira scores with a hook.
Neto moves in looking to clinch but Teixeira pushes him off.
Danga de danga de dang - Teixeira scores with a four punch combination!
Teixeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Neto is just out of range.
Neto looks for a takedown but Teixeira sprawls well.
Neto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teixeira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Neto misses its intended target.
Neto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Neto lands with an overhand left.
Neto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Neto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Teixeira, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Teixeira.
Neto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teixeira misses with the head strike.
Neto is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Teixeira can't fight it off and eventually Neto manages to take the fight to the floor. Teixeira looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Teixeira is on top in guard.
Neto is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Neto, up you get!
Teixeira lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Teixeira on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Neto. Neto obviously looking to wear him down.
Teixeira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Neto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teixeira. Neto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teixeira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Neto thows a leg kick but Teixeira checks it
and Teixeira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Teixeira misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick from Neto is predictable there
and Teixeira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Teixeira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neto manages to avoid it.
Neto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teixeira.
Teixeira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Teixeira lands a body shot.
Teixeira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira lands with a hook. Neto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Neto swings for the body but Teixeira moves out of range.
Neto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Neto throws a leg kick
and Teixeira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Teixeira takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Teixeira scores with a nice right hand.
Teixeira swats away the attempt to clinch by Neto.
Neto misses with a body kick.
Neto shoots in looking for a takedown. Teixeira tries to sprawl out of it but Neto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Teixeira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Neto tries to clinch up
and Teixeira counters with a nice body shot.
Neto doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Teixeira counter with a right hand.
Richard Teixeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Neto.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neto throws a leg kick but Teixeira checks it.
Teixeira misses with a body shot.
Neto slips a jab and a cross from Teixeira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Teixeira dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Teixeira cracks Neto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Neto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Teixeira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Teixeira moves out of range of the leg kick from Neto.
Teixeira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Neto circles away quickly and effectively.
Teixeira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Teixeira connects with a jab.
Neto lands with an overhand left.
Teixeira takes one to the chin there.
Teixeira misses with a body shot.
Teixeira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teixeira lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Teixeira.
Teixeira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Neto closes the distance but Teixeira moves to the side
and Teixeira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Danga de danga de dang - Teixeira scores with a four punch combination!
Neto avoids the body shot from Teixeira.
Neto throws a solid leg kick but Teixeira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Neto.
Teixeira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Neto's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira misses with a wild body shot.
Teixeira slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Teixeira checks a leg kick.
Neto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Neto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teixeira.
Teixeira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Neto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teixeira misses with a body shot.
Neto misses with a takedown
and Teixeira counters with a right hand to the body.
Teixeira lands a nice looking body shot.
Teixeira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Neto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Teixeira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teixeira scores with a body shot.
Teixeira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Teixeira lands a nice looking body shot.
Teixeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neto moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teixeira slaps away a takedown attempt from Neto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Richard Teixeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Neto.
Teixeira scores with a one two! Neto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A combination from Teixeira does no damage.
Nice body punch from Teixeira.
Neto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teixeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Neto is just out of range.
Neto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teixeira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Neto doesn't manage to clinch there - Teixeira circles away.
Neto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Teixeira. Beautiful body shot.
Neto throws a leg kick but Teixeira sees it coming and moves out of range.
Neto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Teixeira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Teixeira looks to land a combination. Neto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Neto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Teixeira defends it nicely.
Teixeira swings for the body but Neto moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No joy there for Teixeira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Neto dives in and grabs Teixeira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Teixeira pushes down on Neto's head and hops out.
Teixeira punishes Neto's body with a nice straight punch.
Teixeira lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Teixeira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Teixeira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Teixeira throws a body punch but Neto moves out of range.
Neto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Neto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Teixeira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Neto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Teixeira cracks a nice hook into Neto's ribs.
Teixeira with a hook.
Neto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teixeira. Neto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Teixeira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Teixeira misses with a body shot.
Teixeira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Teixeira connects with a nice looking jab.
Neto fails with the takedown.
Neto looks to clinch
and Neto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Neto throws a leg kick but Teixeira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Teixeira jabs at Neto's body.
Teixeira lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teixeira throws a good cross that connects.
Neto misses the body punch
and Teixeira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teixeira scores with a decent looking hook.
Teixeira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Teixeira punishes Neto's body with a nice straight punch.
Teixeira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neto can do to turn this around?
Neto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teixeira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Teixeira clearly takes that round.
That's time! Teixeira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Teixeira connects with a body shot.
Neto throws a low kick but Teixeira moves out of range easily.
Neto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Teixeira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Teixeira scores with a hook to the body. Neto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Teixeira checks a leg kick.
Neto shoots in looking for a takedown. Teixeira tries to sprawl out of it but Neto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Teixeira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Teixeira lands a nice hook to Neto's body. Neto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Teixeira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Neto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Teixeira circles away.
Richard Teixeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Neto.
Teixeira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Teixeira lands a two punch combo.
Neto throws a right hand that misses
and Teixeira counters with a left to the body.
Neto avoids the body shot from Teixeira.
Teixeira scores with a nice strike.
Neto is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Teixeira thuds a left hand into Neto's body.
Teixeira throws a right hand that Neto ducks under and follows up with a left that Neto also avoids with ease.
Neto misses with a lunging right hand
and Teixeira counters with a nice body shot.
Teixeira thuds a left hand into Neto's body.
Teixeira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch combination from Teixeira misses.
Neto shoots in but no luck this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teixeira. Neto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teixeira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Neto under the eye.
Teixeira thuds his right hand into Neto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Teixeira just misses with a punch to the body.
Teixeira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Teixeira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neto manages to avoid it.
Neto throws an off balance right hand
and Teixeira counters with a straight right hand.
Neto drops his hands momentarily and Teixeira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Neto throws a lazy head kick
and Teixeira counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira misses with a wild combination.
Neto looks for a takedown but Teixeira sprawls well.
Teixeira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Neto in his tracks.
Teixeira jabs Neto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Teixeira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teixeira lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teixeira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Neto misses
and Teixeira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Neto avoids the body shot from Teixeira.
Teixeira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Neto doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teixeira. Neto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neto misses with a head kick.
Teixeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Neto is just out of range.
Teixeira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Neto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Teixeira pinned against the cage. Teixeira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Neto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Teixeira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Neto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Neto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Teixeira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Teixeira misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Teixeira - just one landing.
Teixeira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Teixeira cracks Neto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Teixeira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Teixeira lands a nice looking body shot.
Teixeira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Neto thows a leg kick but Teixeira checks it
and Teixeira counters with a left and a right that stings Neto.
Teixeira lands a nice looking body shot.
Teixeira with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Neto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Teixeira throws a body punch but Neto moves out of range.
Neto tries to clinch up
and Teixeira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Neto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Teixeira is out of range and Neto settles back down.
Teixeira lands with an uppercut that bounces Neto off the cage and back into rage.
Teixeira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neto.
Teixeira sizes up Neto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Neto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Teixeira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Neto somewhat.
Neto swings widly with a right hand
and Teixeira counters with a left to the body.
Neto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teixeira stuns Neto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teixeira lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick by Neto misses
and Teixeira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Teixeira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Teixeira had his way with Fernando Neto in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Teixeira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neto manages to avoid it.
Jab by Teixeira.
Teixeira has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Neto.
Neto lands a jab to the head.
Teixeira closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Teixeira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Neto throws a leg kick but Teixeira checks it.
Teixeira misses with a two punch combination.
Neto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Teixeira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Neto somewhat.
Teixeira punishes Neto's body with a nice straight punch.
Neto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Teixeira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Neto.
Neto is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Teixeira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Teixeira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Neto wants to improve his position but Teixeira is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Neto is doing well to control the position and prevent Teixeira from advancing to side control.
Teixeira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Richard Teixeira has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Neto takes one on the button.
Horrible takedown by Neto or perhaps it was just good defense by Teixeira which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neto is looking to clinch but Teixeira is avoiding it.
Teixeira swats away the attempt to clinch by Neto.
Teixeira takes a swing at Neto's ribcage but misses.
Neto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Teixeira thows a body shot but no joy.
Teixeira checks a low kick from Neto.
Neto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Teixeira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Neto moves to clinch but Teixeira breaks away
and Teixeira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Teixeira misses the shot to the body.
Neto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Neto misses with a low kick as Teixeira jumps back.
Teixeira misses the shot to the body.
Neto tries to close the distance and clinch but Teixeira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Teixeira misses with a body punch
and Neto counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Teixeira.
A left and a right from Teixeira both land. Nice combination.
Neto tries to clinch up but Teixeira circles away and keeps his distance.
Teixeira lands with a nice body punch.
Teixeira misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Teixeira.
Neto shoots and misses
and Teixeira counters with a left and a right that stings Neto.
Richard Teixeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Neto.
Neto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Teixeira's hands.
Fernando Neto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teixeira thows a body shot but no joy.
Neto wants to slow Teixeira down by chopping away at his legs.
Neto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Neto throws a leg kick that misses.
Neto tries to clinch up
and Teixeira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Teixeira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Neto.
Teixeira misses with a wild body shot.
Neto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Teixeira in his tracks.
Neto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Neto tries to clinch up.
Neto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teixeira moves away.
Neto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Teixeira, pushing him back against the cage.
Neto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Teixeira swings wildly with an uppercut but Neto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richard Teixeira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teixeira blocks an uppercut.
Neto tries to throw a body punch but Teixeira avoids it by throwing Neto back against the cage.
Teixeira stops a takedown attempt from Neto.
Teixeira blocks an uppercut.
Teixeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Teixeira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Teixeira, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:43
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:43
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Teixeira!
Richard Teixeira retains his bantamweight title!
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