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UFF 7: Kenyon vs Carlitos PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Tozi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pesho Talpata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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221 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cesar Tozi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pesho Talpata!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talpata lands a nice shot to the body.
Tozi throws an off balance right hand
and Talpata counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tozi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tozi working for a triangle but Talpata defends it easily.
Tozi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tozi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Talpata!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talpata in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tozi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tozi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Talpata?
Talpata is desperately trying to improve his position but Tozi has a good base and remains in mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Tozi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Tozi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Tozi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Talpata is looking to escape.
Tozi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Talpata is on top in guard.
Talpata stopping the sweep attempt from Tozi.
Tozi has his foot on Talpata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Talpata works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tozi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tozi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talpata wants to control from the top but Tozi keeps moving.
Tozi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Talpata preventing the sweep.
Talpata throws a big right hand that misses.
Tozi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Talpata is working Tozi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tozi is on top in guard.
Tozi looking to sit in guard and control but Talpata gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tozi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Talpata.
Talpata 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talpata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Talpata scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tozi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Talpata wants to control from the top but Tozi keeps moving.
Tozi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Talpata manages to get himself to full guard.
Tozi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Talpata has Tozi pulled in close to control his posture.
Tozi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tozi 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.
Tozi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tozi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tozi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tozi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Talpata can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tozi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tozi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tozi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tozi postures up in Talpata's guard and throws a big left but Talpata blocks it.
Tozi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Talpata looking for a sweep. Not yet Talpata, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Talpata holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talpata wants to sweep here but Tozi controlling him for the moment.
Tozi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cesar Tozi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Talpata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tozi lands the left hand.
Tozi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Talpata is rocked!
It looks like Pesho Talpata has been cut.
Talpata fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Talpata is still on wobbly legs! Can Tozi finish him?
A big left from Tozi misses.
Talpata is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Tozi doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Talpata crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Talpata's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cesar Tozi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Michael Davis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Davis wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Davis dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis is looking to get back to is feet but Gracie passes into side control.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gracie works to advance to full mount. Davis defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Gracie pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
It looks like Michael Davis has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee warns Davis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Michael Davis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gracie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Davis looks a forlorn figure.
Jeez, Michael Davis's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Davis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Royce Gracie!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Esra Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sal Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esra Pound had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Sal Kelly told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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145 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Esra Pound!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sal Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pound counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kelly won't be happy with that.
Kelly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kelly manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pound's best efforts.
Kelly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kelly.
Pound lands a couple of elbows.
Kelly is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pound has his hands clasped together but Kelly extends an breaks Pound's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kelly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sal Kelly!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Jackson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mickey Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ward closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ward jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Ward gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ward.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ward at a distance.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Ward sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ward will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward moves into the clinch.
Ward drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Ward's body. Ward takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson stuns Ward with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Ward should have avoided that one.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Ward is predictable there
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Ward rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Ward breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ward on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson scores with a one two! Ward had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Ward's ribs.
Jackson leaves Ward with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Ward sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ward throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Ward throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ward is defended easily by Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson scores with a one two! Ward had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Anthony Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Ward persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook 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!
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ward. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Ward on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Ward backs away looking to recover.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ward rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Ward takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ward tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to bum rush Ward with a series of wild strikes but Ward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Ward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson works Ward's body with a nice hook.
Ward takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson jabs Ward to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
Ward is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson tries to bum rush Ward with a series of wild strikes but Ward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ward takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ward takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ward takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ward had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Ward's belly button to the back.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ward looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ward moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ward eats them both and turns towards Jackson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ward looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Ward's belly button to the back.
Ward shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ward backs up against the cage.
Jackson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
Jackson scores with a one two! Ward had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Ward backpedaling.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Jackson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ward eats them both and turns towards Jackson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson feints a jab promting Ward to slip. Jackson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ward slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Anthony Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Ward takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Ward shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ward looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Ward wants to clinch.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ward has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
Ward is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Ward tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson works over Ward's head and body with a nice combination.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ward has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Jackson lands a nice hook to Ward's body. Ward takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a right hand that Ward ducks under and follows up with a left that Ward also avoids with ease.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges 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!
Jackson digs a good hook to Ward's body.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Mickey Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
Ward takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Ward's head back.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ward has a takedown stuffed.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ward's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ward looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jackson throws a combination. Ward tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ward takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Ward's belly button to the back.
Ward misses with a body punch
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Ward backpedaling.
Ward takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Ward moves into the clinch.
Ward escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson works over Ward's head and body with a nice combination.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Ward backpedaling.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Ward's body.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ward tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ward.
Jackson feints a jab promting Ward to slip. Jackson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ward slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson cracks Ward with a good jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Ward falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson works Ward's body with a nice hook.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson stalks Ward and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ward's face. Ward staggers backwards, shaken.
Ward on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Ward backs away looking to recover.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Ward shakes it off.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Ward didn't see that one coming.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ward moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
Ward avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Ward shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ward takes one to the chin there.
Ward takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Anthony Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jackson stuns Ward with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ward moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ward takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Ward tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ward circles away quickly and effectively.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Jackson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ward back to the cage. Jackson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson scores with a one two! Ward had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackson works over Ward's head and body with a nice combination.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Ward takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
Jackson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ward eats them both and turns towards Jackson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Ward throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Ward will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Ward sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mickey Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 24:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Jackson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vince Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vince Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter throws a series of punches but Dixon avoids them all with ease.
Hunter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dixon eats them both and turns towards Hunter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Vince Dixon has been cut.
Hunter wants to land a leg kick but Dixon is out of range.
Dixon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hunter counters with a left and a right that stings Dixon.
Dixon fails with the takedown
and Hunter counters with a single leg into guard. Dixon didn't expect that.
Hunter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter postures up in Dixon's guard and throws a big left but Dixon blocks it.
Hunter wanted to stand there but Dixon had control of the position.
Dixon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunter manages to get himself to full guard.
Dixon postures up and lands a big shot to Hunter's brow.
Hunter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dixon passes Hunter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dixon moves nicely into side control.
Hunter parries the strikes from Dixon easily there. Dixon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hunter to escape.
Hunter is not content to let Dixon control the position.
Hunter avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dixon.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hunter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hunter dodges the ground and pound from Dixon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dixon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hunter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hunter looks gassed!
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunter keeps working.
Dixon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dixon wants to control but Hunter is keeping him busy.
Dixon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dixon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hunter!
Dixon 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dixon lands a big elbow.
Dixon raining down shots from the mount!
It looks like Rick Hunter has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice elbow there by Dixon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon landing shots from mount.
Dixon landing shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dixon putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dixon looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Dixon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dixon misses with a body kick.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hunter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dixon is looking to get to half guard.
Hunter is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dixon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dixon regains half guard.
Dixon wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy.
Hunter looks to land a strike but Dixon avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dixon has his feet on Hunter's thighs here. He's pushed Hunter off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hunter screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vince Dixon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregory Steele is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregory Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilson Torres!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres stuffs the takedown attempt from Steele. Steele gets slowly back to his feet.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torres moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Torres misses the target.
Steele slips a straight right by Torres.
Steele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steele on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Torres throws a right hand that misses
and Steele counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Steele seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Torres working a defensive guard here.
Torres is pulling down on Steele's head. It's preventing any offense from Steele, at least for the moment.
Torres wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wilson Torres has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Steele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Torres lands a head shot.
Torres misses with a wild combination.
Steele misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Torres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steele shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Torres as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Steele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres tries to clinch up but Steele circles away and keeps his distance.
Torres takes the fight into the clinch.
Steele gets control of Torres's arms and successfully pulls guard. Steele will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Steele will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steele has his foot on Torres's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Torres works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Torres is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Steele.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres decides to stand up, so the ref orders Steele to his feet.
Steele really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steele slips a jab and a cross from Torres.
Torres throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steele counters with a stiff right hand.
Torres is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steele.
Wilson Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torres pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torres closes the distance looking to clinch
and Steele counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres is looking to reverse the position.
Steele misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Steele in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Steele tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steele fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Torres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Torres is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steele 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.
Steele working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Torres wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Steele is trying to get an arm triangle but Torres is defending well.
Steele lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Torres down.
Steele tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steele trying to control the position but Torres is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Torres is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Torres is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Steele dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Torres throws a sloppy body shot
and Steele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Torres misses with a combination
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
Steele with a poor takedown
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torres leaves Steele with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Torres scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele misses with a takedown
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Steele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres misses with a straight left.
Steele doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Torres counters with a crisp one two that drops Steele! Torres thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Steele to his feet! Steele is in big trouble!
Steele is rocked!
Wilson Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Torres throws out a loose jab but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torres is trying to force a seperation but Steele has the dominant position.
Torres tries to break free but Steele pushes him back against the cage.
Torres breaks the clinch.
Steele fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gregory Steele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele slips a straight right by Torres.
Torres misses with a jab to the body
and Steele counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steele.
Torres's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steele misses with a takedown
and Torres counters by clinching up.
Torres slows down the pace here.
Steele tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Torres smiles and moves away.
Steele shoots in for a double leg but Torres sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Torres throws a combination. Steele tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Steele tries to keep at a distance but Torres has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Torres as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Steele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Torres gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Torres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torres fails with an attempt to clinch.
Torres takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele throws a body punch but Torres moves out of range.
Torres looks to land a left hand but Steele moved out of range nicely.
Steele staying out of range there.
Torres throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Torres throws a right hand that misses
and Torres takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torres misses with an uppercut
and Steele counters with a left and a right that stings Torres.
Torres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steele.
Torres thuds his right hand into Steele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Torres wants to clinch.
Steele fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres closes the distance and clinches.
Steele breaks from the clinch.
Torres misses with a wild body shot.
Torres lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steele circles away quickly and effectively.
Torres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steele.
Torres slaps away a takedown attempt from Steele, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Torres misses with a combination
and Steele decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Torres's guard.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Torres has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gregory Steele overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Steele is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gregory Steele has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Steele tries for a takedown but Torres sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Torres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Torres misses with a combination
and Steele counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Steele stays in close to Torres's body and controls the position.
Torres wants to stand up but Steele is controlling him.
Steele looking to pass the guard.
Steele passes into half guard.
Steele is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Torres doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steele.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele with the ground and pound but Torres uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Steele passes Torres's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Torres regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Steele.
Steele throws a strike but Torres rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Steele is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torres defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Torres wants to stand but Steele is controlling his posture from full guard.
Steele is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Torres is aware though and is defending well.
Steele looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steele looking for a sweep. Not yet Steele, not yet.
Torres gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wilson Torres seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres cracks Steele with a good jab.
Torres throws an off balance right hand
and Torres takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torres scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No joy there for Torres, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Torres ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Torres throws a good cross that connects.
Torres scores with a decent looking hook.
Steele on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Torres falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steele counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steele.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele has gone for a leg lock! Torres slips out almost immediately though and dives into Steele's guard.
Steele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torres is one step ahead there.
Torres sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steele's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Steele with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torres misses with a hook.
Steele fails with the takedown.
Torres looks to land a left hand but Steele moved out of range nicely.
Steele connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steele shoots in and drives through. Torres sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Steele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Steele.
Torres looks to score with a jab to the body but Steele is just out of range.
Steele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steele fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Torres avoids it really well and circles away.
Torres misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gregory Steele.
I think Steele 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Steele!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damion Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
269 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damion Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Damion Diaz has been cut.
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!
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silva.
Diaz throws a sloppy body shot
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Diaz didn't expect that.
Diaz wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva prevents Diaz from standing back up.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Silva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Silva lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Silva with the ground and pound from mount.
Silva lands a big elbow - Diaz is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Diaz is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Daniel Silva!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Man Bearpig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaius Marius (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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155 lbs
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155 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Man Bearpig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaius Marius !
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bearpig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bearpig's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marius .
Marius throws a looping overhand right but Bearpig ducks down to avoid it.
Bearpig shoots in for a takedown but Marius shows good takedown defense.
Bearpig misses with a left hand
and Marius counters with a right hand to the body.
Marius throws a body punch but Bearpig moves out of range.
Bearpig tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bearpig somewhat.
Marius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bearpig misses with a right hand
and Marius counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearpig scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Marius takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Marius is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bearpig lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Marius down.
Marius is trying to control Bearpig's posture but Bearpig avoids it.
Bearpig just content to control the position.
Bearpig landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marius is looking for a sweep.
Marius prevents Bearpig from improving position.
Marius is looking to reverse the position.
Marius wants to control but Bearpig postures up.
Marius is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bearpig's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marius regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bearpig trying to control the position from guard on top but Marius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marius has Bearpig pulled in close to control his posture.
Bearpig trying to control but Marius is working from the bottom.
Bearpig passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bearpig working the head with strikes.
Bearpig working the ground and pound.
Marius is not content to let Bearpig control the position.
Marius struggling a bit here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marius can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marius is looking for a sweep.
Bearpig working the body and head with strikes.
Bearpig lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Marius is not content to let Bearpig control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bearpig lands a nice forearm strike.
Marius is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marius is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Marius takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Marius tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bearpig wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marius on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bearpig lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bearpig tries to advance to mount but Marius denies him.
Bearpig working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bearpig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marius keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Man Bearpig dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Marius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man Bearpig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bearpig needs to keep his hands up - Marius had a free shot at his head there.
Marius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bearpig.
Marius lands with an overhand left.
Marius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bearpig fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Bearpig misses
letting Marius counter with a right hand.
Bearpig throws a poor cross that misses
and Marius counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bearpig thinking.
Marius throws a shot from downtown. Bearpig moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bearpig was well out of range. Poor timing from Marius .
Marius defending well as Bearpig loads up on a big left hand.
Marius stuns Bearpig with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bearpig swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bearpig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bearpig with a poor takedown
and Marius counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bearpig circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bearpig ducks under a wild hook from Marius .
Bearpig falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bearpig rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marius misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Marius .
Bearpig closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marius did well to prevent Bearpig getting side control.
Bearpig throwing shots but Marius is blocking nicely.
Bearpig 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.
Marius wants to improve his position but Bearpig is controlling well.
Marius is refusing to be controlled, as Bearpig sits in half guard.
Bearpig thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Marius to regain full guard.
Marius is trying to keep Bearpig in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bearpig looking to pass the guard.
Marius bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bearpig's guard.
Marius lands a couple of digs.
Bearpig has momentary wrist control but Marius slips an elbow through the middle.
Marius throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bearpig is on top in guard.
Marius wants to sweep but no luck.
Bearpig lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bearpig wants to pass the guard but Marius is keeping the position.
Bearpig won't allow Marius to sweep him here.
Man Bearpig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bearpig wants to pass the guard but Marius is keeping the position.
Bearpig is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Marius wants to control but Bearpig passes easily into half guard.
Marius keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bearpig is trying to control. Marius wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bearpig landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Marius trying to hold on to Bearpig's head to control him but Bearpig postures up.
Marius is looking to get back to full guard here but Bearpig has managed to pass to side control instead.
Marius is breathing heavily.
Bearpig is working Marius over with some ground and pound from side control.
Marius tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Marius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bearpig's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bearpig throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marius counters with a straight right hand.
Bearpig misses with a left hand
and Marius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bearpig swings widly with a right hand
and Marius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marius swinging wildly here.
Bearpig misses with a takedown attempt
and Marius counters with a nice uppercut.
Bearpig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marius was well out of range. Poor timing from Bearpig.
Bearpig throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bearpig drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marius looks to score with a jab to the body but Bearpig is just out of range.
Bearpig misses with a body punch
and Marius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marius swinging wildly here.
Bearpig has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Marius lands with an overhand left.
Marius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bearpig in his tracks.
Bearpig shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marius as he jumps to the side.
Nice defenses there by Bearpig.
Bearpig scores with a takedown into Marius 's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marius manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bearpig is in a horrible position here. Marius smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Marius landing shots from mount.
Marius looking to ground and pound but Bearpig is blocking nicely.
Marius connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bearpig taking shots to the head.
Marius throws some wild stikes that Bearpig manages to avoid easily.
Marius throws some wild stikes that Bearpig manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Marius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marius in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bearpig is trying desperately to improve position.
Marius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bearpig blocking the ground and pound.
Marius punching from mount but Bearpig doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Marius looking to ground and pound but Bearpig is blocking nicely.
Bearpig manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Marius prevents Bearpig from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bearpig moves into full guard.
Marius is fighting to break Bearpig's control of his arms but Bearpig is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Marius is looking to work some ground and pound but Bearpig has wrist control.
Bearpig has momentary wrist control but Marius slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bearpig holds on and takes a little breather.
Bearpig utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaius Marius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marius has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaius Marius !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Pan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Amazing. Peter Pan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Pan!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Pan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pan throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily.
Pan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pan fails to land the takedown.
Couture throws a body punch but Pan moves out of range.
Couture swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Couture as Pan shoots in.
Pan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Couture circles away.
Randy Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Pan.
Pan tries a head kick but it misses.
Pan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Couture misses with an uppercut. Pan saw that one coming.
Pan misses with a hook
and Couture counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Peter Pan has been cut.
Pan shoots in looking for a takedown but Couture manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pan tries to clinch but Couture moves out of range.
Pan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pan looks gassed!
Couture throws a hook but Pan blocks it.
Pan misses with a looping right.
Pan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pan moves away.
Pan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Pan or perhaps it was just good defense by Couture which made him look bad.
Couture thows a body shot but no joy.
Pan ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Pan defending well as Couture loads up on a big left hand.
Pan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Couture wants to stand up but Pan is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pan stopping the sweep attempt from Couture.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Pan from controlling successfully.
Pan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pan trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Peter Pan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pan misses with a combination
and Couture connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Couture swats away the attempt to clinch by Pan.
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt
and Couture counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pan closes the distance but Couture moves to the side
and Couture counters with a nice right hand that sends Pan toppling to the canvas! Pan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Couture finish him?!
Pan is rocked!
Pan ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Couture sends Pan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Couture is motioning to the referee to let Pan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Pan is still on wobbly legs! Can Couture finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pan slips under a jab from Couture.
Pan seems to have recovered his senses.
Pan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Couture takes a step back to recover.
Pan is looking to clinch but Couture is avoiding it.
Couture fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands a big uppercut and Pan crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pan looks OK. Couture waves Pan back to his feet!
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pan moves away.
Couture misses with a looping right.
Couture scores with a body shot.
Couture works Pan's body with a nice hook.
Couture sizes up Pan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That has opened up Peter Pan's cut even more.
Couture lands a nice shot to the body.
Randy Couture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
Pan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pan takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Pan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Pan misses with a takedown attempt - Couture sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Couture dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Pan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Couture darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pan wants to clinch but Couture slips to the side
and Couture counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pan! Couture lets Pan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Couture blocks a head kick by Pan.
Pan looks for a takedown but Couture sprawls well.
Couture dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture misses with an uppercut. Pan saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Couture. Pan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peter Pan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pan is breathing heavily.
Pan fails with the takedown
and Couture counters with a right hand to the body.
Pan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Couture finds it's way through Pan's defenses.
Randy Couture is winning the standup battle so far.
Couture fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peter Pan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Pan or perhaps it was just good defense by Couture which made him look bad.
Randy Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Pan.
A big left from Couture misses.
Pan wants to clinch
and Couture connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Couture misses with a looping left.
Pan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Couture defends it nicely.
Couture scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Couture blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pan wants to clinch
and Couture counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pan moves away.
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pan moves away.
Pan tries to clinch up.
Pan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Couture counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Couture misses with an uppercut. Pan saw that one coming.
Couture cracks a nice hook into Pan's ribs.
Pan closes the distance and clinches up with Couture, looking for a takedown. Pan pushes Couture against the cage but Couture circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pan slips under a jab from Couture.
Pan throws out a leg kick but Couture moves out of range and Pan only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Couture counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Couture throws a hook to the side of Pan's head but Pan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Couture counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Couture pinned against the cage. Couture gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Couture throws a good cross that connects.
Pan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Couture manages to avoid it.
Pan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Couture scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pan in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pan shoots in for a double leg but Couture sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture thows a body shot but no joy.
Couture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pan moves to clinch but Couture breaks away
and Couture counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Couture looks to throw the jab but Pan is out of range.
Couture stuffs the takedown attempt from Pan. Pan gets slowly back to his feet.
Couture lands a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Couture jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Couture thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pan darts in trying to clinch
and Couture counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Couture dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Pan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pan fails with a takedown attempt.
Pan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Couture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pan fails with a takedown attempt.
Pan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Pan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture looks to land a left hand but Pan moved out of range nicely.
Couture checks a low kick from Pan.
Pan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Couture works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Couture as he avoids it easily.
Randy Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Pan.
Couture lands with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Couture. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Couture.
Pan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pan throws a head kick that misses.
Couture swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Couture bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Couture scores with a jab to the body.
Couture slaps away a takedown attempt from Pan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pan sprawling to the canvas! Pan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Couture finish him?!
A slow jab from Couture misses its intended target.
Pan closes the distance but Couture moves to the side
and Couture counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture looks to score with a jab to the body but Pan is just out of range.
Pan avoids the body shot from Couture.
Pan misses with a double jab
and Couture counters with a straight right hand.
Pan drops his hands momentarily and Couture takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pan closes the distance but Couture moves to the side
and Couture counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pan slips under a jab from Couture.
Pan misses with a series of wild punches.
Pan darts in trying to clinch
enabling Couture to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Couture as he avoids it easily.
Couture punishes Pan's body with a nice straight punch.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pan manages to avoid it.
Pan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pan ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Pan throws a head kick that misses.
Pan shoots in looking for a takedown but Couture manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Randy Couture is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Couture with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Couture throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Couture is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pan can do to turn this around?
Couture misses with a body shot.
Pan wants to clinch but Couture slips to the side
and Couture counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Couture blocks the low kick.
Pan with a poor takedown
and Couture counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pan thinking.
Couture throws out a powerful jab.
Couture ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Peter Pan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Couture lands a right hook to the body.
Couture cracks a nice hook into Pan's ribs.
Couture lands a slapping body shot.
Couture lands a nice hook to Pan's body. Pan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Couture connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pan. Pan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pan fails with the takedown
and Couture cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Couture, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:25
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Couture!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Kenyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Carlitos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenyon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Illinois Enema Bandit. Michael Kenyon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexandre Carlitos 's chin.
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181 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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178 cm
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160 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Kenyon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexandre Carlitos !
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlitos misses with a looping left.
Kenyon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carlitos .
Jab from Kenyon.
Kenyon lunges at Carlitos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Carlitos 's hand.
Carlitos throws an off balance right hand
and Kenyon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alexandre Carlitos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenyon throws a hook but Carlitos avoids it easily.
Kenyon walks into a straight right hand from Carlitos .
Carlitos misses with a right hand
and Kenyon counters with a series of strikes. Carlitos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carlitos lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenyon swinging wildly here.
Kenyon defending well as Carlitos loads up on a big left hand.
Carlitos cracks Kenyon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kenyon looks to land a combination but Carlitos avoids it well.
Kenyon keeps the fight on the outside.
Carlitos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenyon moves away.
Carlitos tries to bum rush Kenyon with a series of wild strikes but Kenyon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carlitos misses with a hook
and Carlitos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carlitos throws a poor cross that misses
and Kenyon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kenyon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kenyon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kenyon prevents Carlitos from breaking the clinch.
Carlitos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenyon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kenyon working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenyon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carlitos throws a lazy uppercut
and Kenyon counters with a stiff right hand.
Kenyon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kenyon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carlitos manages to avoid it.
Carlitos misses with a lunging right hand
and Kenyon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carlitos misses with a lunging right hand
and Kenyon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Danga de danga de dang - Carlitos scores with a four punch combination!
Carlitos misses with an uppercut
and Kenyon counters with a straight right hand.
Carlitos misses with a right hand
and Kenyon counters with a nice uppercut.
Carlitos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carlitos slips a jab from Kenyon.
Carlitos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kenyon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carlitos swings widly with a right hand
and Kenyon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carlitos misses with a lunging right hand
and Kenyon counters with a stiff right hand.
Carlitos misses with a looping right.
Kenyon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carlitos .
Carlitos defending well as Kenyon loads up on a big left hand.
Kenyon tries to move into range but Carlitos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kenyon works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenyon misses the shot to the body.
Carlitos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kenyon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kenyon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carlitos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carlitos looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kenyon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kenyon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kenyon seems to be working for a kimura but Carlitos defends the submission attempt.
Kenyon maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Carlitos could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kenyon has cracked it and Carlitos is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kenyon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Kenyon!
Michael Kenyon retains his welterweight title!
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FIGHT
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