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VFC 135: Kerns vs. Lava II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shiek Yerbooty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick O Shae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yerbooty comes to the cage accompanied by ABK - Kill Me. Rick O Shae has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shiek Yerbooty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick O Shae !
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by O Shae there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
O Shae lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
O Shae throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yerbooty connects with a crisp jab.
Yerbooty throws a poor cross that misses
and O Shae counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Shae tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yerbooty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yerbooty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Shae .
Yerbooty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Shae counters with an outside leg kick.
O Shae lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by O Shae .
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Yerbooty misses with a lunging right hand
and O Shae counters with a low kick, right behind Yerbooty 's knee.
Yerbooty misses with a hook
and O Shae counters with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by O Shae .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yerbooty tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
O Shae tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yerbooty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from O Shae .
Yerbooty misses with a hook
and O Shae counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Shae moves away from the strike by Yerbooty.
A big left from Yerbooty misses.
Yerbooty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yerbooty looks to throw the jab but O Shae is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick O Shae dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yerbooty tests O Shae 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yerbooty swings widly with a right hand
and O Shae counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Yerbooty is lucky that one didn't land flush.
O Shae lands a leg kick that knocks Yerbooty off balance momentarily.
O Shae swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Yerbooty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yerbooty lands a nice hook to O Shae 's body. O Shae takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
O Shae staying out of range there.
O Shae throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yerbooty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yerbooty misses with an uppercut
and O Shae counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yerbooty's knee momentarily.
Yerbooty misses with a right hand
and O Shae counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yerbooty's knee momentarily.
Yerbooty tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yerbooty misses with a hook
and O Shae counters with a nice leg kick.
Yerbooty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Shae counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Yerbooty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Shae .
Yerbooty scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Shae fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yerbooty is out of range.
Yerbooty throws a poor cross that misses
and O Shae counters with a thumping low kick.
Yerbooty misses with a double jab.
O Shae throws a push kick but Yerbooty slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick O Shae showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Yerbooty lands a nice shot to the body.
Yerbooty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Shae .
O Shae attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yerbooty throws a hook to the side of O Shae 's head but O Shae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Shae jabs Yerbooty right on the nose. Yerbooty blinks but takes it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for O Shae .
Yerbooty misses with a lunging right hand
and O Shae counters with a good low kick that Yerbooty was not able to check.
Yerbooty avoids the head kick by O Shae .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for O Shae .
Yerbooty is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yerbooty throws a good cross that connects.
Rick O Shae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Shae feints and then cracks Yerbooty's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yerbooty down.
Nice defenses there by O Shae .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yerbooty ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
O Shae slips a jab from Yerbooty.
Yerbooty throws a lazy right hand but O Shae sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yerbooty sizes up O Shae with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four 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.
A telegraphed right hand from O Shae misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Yerbooty.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from O Shae , right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rick O Shae .
Well O Shae 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick O Shae !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Hallow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taite Darby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hallow comes into the arena with AC/DC - Hells Bells blaring out of the sound system. Darby has chosen Party Up in Here as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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200 lbs
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Hallow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taite Darby!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darby throws a nice looking combination but Hallow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hallow pushes Darby up against the cage in a clinch.
Hallow taking a breather.
Darby scores with a shoulder strike.
Darby lands a damaging elbow.
Darby creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hallow's defenses.
It looks like Brad Hallow has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hallow.
Darby throws an elbow but it misses.
Darby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hallow.
Darby lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Darby lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hallow is rocked!
Brad Hallow's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Darby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Hallow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Darby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hallow seems to have got his legs back now.
Hallow swings wildly with an uppercut but Darby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darby throws a big uppercut that drops Hallow! More strikes from Darby and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hallow lies dazed against the cage as Darby celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taite Darby!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Loose Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Transplants - Romper Stomper. Loose Cannon has chosen Empire State of Mind as his entrance music. Charlie Green had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.7lbs, 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. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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185 lbs
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180 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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Loose Cannon!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loose Cannon clinches up with Green and pushes him back against the cage.
Green blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Loose Cannon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Loose Cannon wants to stall.
Green misses with a short punch on the inside.
Loose Cannon lands a body punch.
Green pushes Loose Cannon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Loose Cannon is pressed up against the cage. Green has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Loose Cannon down to the mat. Loose Cannon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Loose Cannon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Loose Cannon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Green is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loose Cannon cracks Green with a hook to the temple - Green is on wobbly legs here! Loose Cannon swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Green falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Loose Cannon wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nate Loose Cannon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between R J MacReady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lions Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lions Head has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 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
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, R J MacReady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lions Head!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head throws a lazy head kick
and MacReady counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Head.
Head throws a wild body kick that MacReady sees coming a mile off.
MacReady lets loose with a powerful body kick. Head will feel that in the morning.
MacReady throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Head on the side of the head.
It looks like Lions Head has been cut.
MacReady swings away with a leg kick that misses.
MacReady wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacReady stuffs the takedown.
Head misses with a body shot.
Head misses with a head kick.
Head looks gassed!
MacReady lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
MacReady is looking to land body kicks.
MacReady drops Head with a beautiful combination! Head stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - MacReady is looking for the KO!
Head is rocked!
MacReady jabs at Head's body.
Head is still on wobbly legs! Can MacReady finish him?
Head ducks into an uppercut from MacReady and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). R J MacReady!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuan Ip Mung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes into the arena with 'Trapped Under Ice' by Metallica blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuan Ip Mung!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Mung is out of range.
Mung throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Mung.
Mung misses with a body punch
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mung misses with a left hand
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Chuan Ip Mung has been cut.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Mung misses the target.
Mung takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mung shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mung throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Mung counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Mung counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Mung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mung fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Mung misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jeff Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuan Ip Mung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mung misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mung misses with a hook to the body
and Anderson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mung's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mung. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mung throws out the jab.
Anderson works the jab nicely.
Anderson throws the left hand but Mung avoids the punch easily.
Mung has his takedown stuffed
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chuan Ip Mung's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Mung misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Mung misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Mung throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mung is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a hook but Mung blocks it.
Mung takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Mung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson defending well as Mung loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mung misses with a body shot
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mung is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson throws a jab when Mung was well out of range.
Chuan Ip Mung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mung.
Mung seems to have recovered his senses.
Mung misses with the combination.
Anderson walks into a straight right hand from Mung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mung swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Mung slips the punch.
Mung misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mung misses with a straight left.
Mung shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Mung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mung looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson pinned against the cage. Anderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chuan Ip Mung'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. This is the final round!
Mung stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mung moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Jeff Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mung misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Mung. Mung gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Mung throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mung misses with a body shot
and Anderson counters with a crisp right that sends Mung to the canvas! Anderson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Anderson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genghis Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan has chosen Ready 4 War as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Fairtex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Genghis Khan!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fairtex throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Khan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fairtex ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fairtex fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fairtex uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khan.
Khan moves out of range as Fairtex throws a body kick.
Khan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fairtex scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khan as he avoids it easily.
Khan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fairtex avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fairtex counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fairtex working over Khan with some ground and pound. Khan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fairtex pulls his head out easily.
Khan is trying to get back to full guard.
Fairtex throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Khan is in trouble now - Fairtex has advanced to mount!
Fairtex lands a big elbow.
Fairtex landing strikes from the mount.
Khan can't escape the position.
Fairtex unloading with bombs!
Fairtex putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairtex raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan is looking to get to half guard.
Fairtex scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fairtex lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Khan hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairtex with shots to the head and body - Khan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fairtex punishing his opponent with strikes.
Khan regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Khan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fairtex stands up over Khan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fairtex is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fairtex thows a big elbow that misses.
Khan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fairtex doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fairtex manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fairtex looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fairtex is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Fairtex from controlling successfully.
Khan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fairtex is working Khan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fairtex throwing strikes but missing.
Fairtex trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fairtex trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fairtex missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fairtex throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khan being controlled here, momentarily.
Khan looking for a sweep. Not yet Khan, not yet.
Fairtex trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
Khan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fairtex passes into half guard.
Fairtex tries to pass to full mount but Khan defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Fairtex dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fairtex throws a right hand that misses
and Khan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fairtex is looking to score with low kicks.
Khan misses with a body shot
and Fairtex makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Khan really felt that one!
Fairtex thows a leg kick but Khan checks it
and Khan counters with a nice uppercut.
Fairtex scores with a jab to the jaw.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Fairtex moves out of range easily.
Fairtex moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Fairtex does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan jabs at Fairtex's body.
Fairtex throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Khan misses
and Fairtex counters with a thumping low kick.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick
and Fairtex counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Khan's guard now.
Fairtex trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fairtex landing some decent shots from guard.
Fairtex trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
Fairtex passes into half guard.
Fairtex trying to control from half guard but Khan is working away.
Fairtex with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to roll over but Fairtex keeps him under control.
Jason Fairtex overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fairtex lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fairtex scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fairtex looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fairtex drops an elbow to the side of Khan's head.
Fairtex trying to control from Khan's half guard. Khan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Khan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fairtex throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fairtex lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fairtex is working Khan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fairtex lands a couple of elbows.
Fairtex trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
Fairtex with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Fairtex from controlling successfully.
Fairtex tries to free his leg and advance position but Khan is retaining full guard.
Fairtex has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Khan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fairtex!
Fairtex is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan lands with some strikes.
Khan controlling his opponent.
Fairtex is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Fairtex dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick
and Fairtex counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fairtex is looking to take a break and control but Khan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fairtex slows the pace down in half guard.
Khan works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fairtex accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fairtex doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fairtex manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fairtex gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fairtex stands up over Khan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fairtex makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fairtex tries to free his leg and advance position but Khan is retaining full guard.
Fairtex postures up and lands a big shot to Khan's brow.
Fairtex is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fairtex trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fairtex connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Khan has momentary wrist control but Fairtex slips an elbow through the middle.
Genghis Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fairtex with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fairtex wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Khan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fairtex trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Jason Fairtex wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fairtex throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khan on the side of the head.
Khan loads up on a big right hand but Fairtex slips the punch.
Khan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fairtex.
Khan misses with a left hand
and Fairtex counters with a good low kick that Khan was not able to check.
Fairtex throws a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Fairtex, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Khan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fairtex counters with an outside leg kick.
Khan fails with the takedown
and Fairtex makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fairtex walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Khan swings widly with a right hand
and Fairtex counters with a good low kick that Khan was not able to check.
Khan misses with a kick to the body
and Fairtex counters with a straight right hand.
Fairtex has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khan finds it's way round the side to connect with Fairtex's head.
Jason Fairtex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fairtex misses with a looping right.
Khan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick by Khan misses
and Fairtex connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Fairtex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fairtex 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Fairtex!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Cooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cohen comes into the arena with Season in the Abyss blaring out of the sound system. Lawrence Cohen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Cohen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamie Cooney!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cohen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cooney counters with a head kick. That will keep Cohen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cohen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cooney has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cohen finds it's way round the side to connect with Cooney's head.
Cooney throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick lands from Cooney.
Cooney blocks a jab.
Cooney throws a lazy uppercut
and Cohen counters with a big head kick but Cooney shrugs it off.
Cooney scores with a head kick.
Cooney feints and then cracks Cohen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cohen down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cohen.
Cohen closes the distance but Cooney moves to the side
and Cooney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cohen thinking.
Cohen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cooney counters with a head kick.
Cohen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Cooney.
Cooney lunges at Cohen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cohen's hand.
Cohen misses with a left hand
enabling Cooney to counter with a crisp jab.
Cohen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cooney throws a series of punches but Cohen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Cooney misses.
Cohen swings widly with a right hand
and Cooney counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooney scoring well with a low kick there.
Cohen tries for a takedown but Cooney circles away easily
letting Cooney counter with a right hand.
Cohen fails with the takedown
and Cooney counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lawrence Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cohen takes a swing at Cooney's ribcage but misses.
Cooney bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cohen's head backwards.
Cohen catches Cooney with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cohen.
Cohen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cooney counters with an inside leg kick.
Cooney feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cohen's calf.
Cohen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cohen misses with a takedown attempt
and Cooney counters with a nice uppercut.
Cooney throws a low kick but Cohen avoids it.
Jamie Cooney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooney connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cohen's hands.
Cohen lands with a straight right. Cooney didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cooney.
Cooney lands with an uppercut that bounces Cohen off the cage and back into rage.
Cooney looks for the body kick but Cohen saw that one coming.
Cohen looking to score a takedown here. Cooney is defending well but Cohen drives through and ends up in Cooney's guard.
Cohen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooney is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cohen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cohen wants to pass the guard but Cooney is keeping the position.
Cohen trying to control but Cooney is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Cooney dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cooney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cooney connects with a solid leg kick.
Cohen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cohen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cooney counters with a stiff right hand.
Cohen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cooney counters with a straight right hand.
Cohen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lawrence Cohen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cohen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cooney at a distance.
Cohen misses with a takedown
and Cooney counters with a solid body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lawrence Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cooney counters with a solid body kick.
Cooney misses with a body kick.
Cohen misses with an uppercut
and Cooney counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick from Cooney lands but Cohen takes it in his stride.
Cooney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cohen.
Cooney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cohen fails with the takedown
and Cooney makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cooney fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cohen checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooney lands a front kick.
Cooney tries a head kick but it misses.
Cohen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cooney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cooney connects with the punch.
Cohen moves out of range of the body kick.
Cooney keeps Cohen at a distance using the push kick.
Cohen misses with a hook.
Good work by Cohen as he checks the leg kick.
Cohen misses with a right hand
and Cooney counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen misses with a takedown attempt
and Cooney counters with a stiff right hand.
Cohen thows a body shot but no joy.
Cohen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cohen moves in looking to clinch but Cooney pushes him off.
Cooney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cooney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cohen tries for a takedown but Cooney circles away easily
and Cooney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cooney smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cohen blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cohen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cohen has his takedown stuffed
and Cooney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cohen misses with a hook. Cooney ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Cooney.
Cohen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cooney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cohen misses with a takedown attempt
and Cooney counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Cooney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cohen has his takedown stuffed
and Cohen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cooney jabs Cohen right on the nose. Cohen blinks but takes it well.
Cohen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cooney's waist but Cooney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cohen off to one side.
Cooney throws a head kick but Cohen moves out of range.
Cooney slips a jab from Cohen.
Cooney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Cohen misses its intended target.
Cohen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cohen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cohen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cooney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cohen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen throws a looping overhand right but Cooney ducks down to avoid it.
Cohen throws a lazy uppercut
and Cooney finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cohen fails to land with a series of punches.
Cohen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cooney counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cohen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Some bone on bone action there as Cohen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cohen fails with the takedown
and Cooney counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lawrence Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cohen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cooney connects with a leg kick. Cohen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jamie Cooney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cohen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cooney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooney fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Cooney.
Cohen misses with a takedown
and Cooney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cohen thows a leg kick but Cooney checks it
and Cooney counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cohen misses with a double jab
and Cooney counters with a nice leg kick.
Cooney cracks Cohen with an open hand slap.
Cooney lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooney scoring well with a low kick there.
Cohen misses with a lunging right hand
letting Cooney counter with a right hand.
Cooney tries to close the distance and clinch but Cohen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cohen throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooney counters with a thumping low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cooney.
Cohen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cohen tries for a takedown but Cooney circles away easily
and Cooney counters with a nice body kick.
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!
Cooney throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooney throws a head kick that misses.
Cooney has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cohen stalling in the clinch but Cooney improves position.
Cooney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cooney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cooney stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooney.
Cooney scores with a nice hook to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lawrence Cohen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooney.
Cooney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Cooney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cooney 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Cooney!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Kesler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas's entrance music is Devil went down to Georgia. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kesler's choice of entrance music: Cancer Bats - Deathsmarch. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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194 lbs
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200 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Kesler!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas throws a leg kick but Kesler moved away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kesler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thomas did well to prevent Kesler getting side control.
Kesler controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas wants to control but Kesler is keeping busy.
Well, if Kesler is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Thomas wants to control but Kesler passes into side.
Kesler in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesler trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Kesler slows the pace down.
Kesler is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Kesler was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kesler misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Kesler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kesler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesler misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Thomas.
Kesler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kesler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thomas or not.
Kesler lands a shot to the body.
Kesler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kesler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Kesler avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kesler as the two fighters clinch.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kesler lands an uppercut.
Kesler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Kesler.
A frustrated look appears on Thomas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Kesler.
Kesler pushes Thomas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kesler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Kesler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Kesler - that landed with a thud.
Kesler cracks Thomas with a nice body shot.
Kesler scores with a hook to the body.
Kesler lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Kesler on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kesler.
A right handed body shot lands from Kesler.
A hook to the body from Kesler.
Kesler lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kesler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Kesler on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kesler - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Kesler.
Kesler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kesler lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Kesler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kesler tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Kesler tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Kesler has him pressed against the cage.
Kesler misses with a punch to the body.
Kesler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kesler is leaning against Thomas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kesler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Kesler.
Kesler lands a body shot.
Kesler lands a shoulder strike.
Kesler lands a body punch.
Kesler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kesler lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kesler lands a body shot.
Kesler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas.
Still in the clinch, Kesler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Kesler.
A right hand to the body from Kesler.
Nice body punch from Kesler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Kesler 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.
Kesler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Kesler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas throws a hook but Kesler blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kesler misses with a body kick.
Thomas throws a hook but Kesler blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
and Kesler counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thomas's knee momentarily.
Thomas throws a right hand that misses
and Kesler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thomas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kesler slips a jab from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Thomas connects with a solid leg kick.
Kesler scores with a hook to the body. Thomas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thomas, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kesler.
Kesler misses with a hook
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kesler moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Kesler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thomas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kesler.
That's four 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.
Thomas instigates a clinch.
A short right from Kesler on the inside.
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Kesler.
Thomas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kesler backs up against the cage.
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Kesler sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Kesler avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Kesler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kesler throws a sloppy head kick
and Thomas counters with a nice leg kick.
Kesler checks the leg kick.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
Kesler swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kesler stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kesler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesler throws the kick towards the body but Thomas avoids it.
Kesler throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thomas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A shot to the body from Kesler misses
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Thomas thows a leg kick but Kesler checks it
letting Kesler counter with a right hand.
It looks like John Thomas has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a two punch combo.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Thomas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kesler counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Thomas misses
and Kesler counters with a shoot takedown. Thomas fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kesler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kesler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas wants to improve his position but instead Kesler has moved into half guard.
Kesler not doing much here.
Thomas trying to control here.
Thomas looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kesler passes into side control!
Thomas tries to buck Kesler off but Kesler is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kesler tries to advance to mount but can't.
John Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kesler happy to just control the position for now.
Kesler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thomas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thomas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nice strikes from Thomas there.
Kesler trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Kesler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kesler 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Kesler!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Dignam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Grimaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dignam kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nine Inch Nails - The Hand That Feeds. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Dignam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Grimaldi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dignam cracks the inside of Grimaldi's front leg.
Grimaldi misses with a right hand
and Dignam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grimaldi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dignam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grimaldi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dignam counters with a leg kick.
Grimaldi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dignam counters with a low kick, right behind Grimaldi 's knee.
Dignam lands a nice looking body shot.
Grimaldi misses with a lunging right hand
and Dignam holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dignam works on Grimaldi's body with a couple of short punches.
Grimaldi looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dignam lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dignam lands a body punch.
Dignam lands a nice shot to the body.
Dignam digs a right hand underneath Grimaldi's ribcage. Grimaldi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dignam working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Mike Grimaldi has been cut.
Dignam stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dignam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dignam scores with a hook to the body.
Dignam lands with a short shot to the head.
Dignam lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grimaldi.
Dignam throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dignam lands a shoulder strike.
Dignam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grimaldis head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dignam.
Dignam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dignam lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dignam lands an uppercut.
Dignam scores with a shot to the side of Grimaldi's head.
That has opened up Mike Grimaldi's cut even more.
Dignam's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dignam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grimaldis head.
Nice elbow from Dignam.
Dignam landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Grimaldi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dignam digs a right hand underneath Grimaldi's ribcage. Grimaldi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dignam cracks Grimaldi with a nice body shot.
Dignam lands an elbow just above Grimaldi 's eye.
The cut above Mike Grimaldi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Good body shot from Dignam.
Dignam lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grimaldi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dignam lands a body shot.
Dignam lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mike Grimaldi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Dignam scores with a hook to the body.
Dignam lands a body punch.
Dignam lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grimaldi backwards.
Dignam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grimaldi backwards.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Grimaldi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tyler Dignam!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Kerns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Lava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerns comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - Hurt. Lava has chosen Numero 1 as his entrance music. Jack Kerns could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Remy Lava's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Kerns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remy Lava!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Lava both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Jack Kerns has been cut.
Jack Kerns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lava scores with a head kick.
Lava looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kerns throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lava looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lava moves out of range as Kerns strikes.
Lava avoids the head kick by Kerns.
Kerns looks to land a combination but Lava avoids it well.
Lava swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Lava.
Lava thumps Kerns with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerns wants to clinch up but Lava keeps it at a distance.
Lava closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lava throws an elbow but Kerns slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lava cracks Kerns with a big right hand but Kerns just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lava tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kerns is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lava controlling the action here.
Kerns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lava is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lava wants to take a breather but Kerns is having none of it.
Lava is stalling here. Kerns is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lava seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kerns has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kerns fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lava wants to control but Kerns postures up.
Kerns throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerns working the ground and pound from side control.
Kerns looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kerns in side control, throwing shots but Lava defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lava manages to get back to half guard.
Kerns content to control rather than advance.
Kerns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lava does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lava is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kerns pulls his head out easily.
Kerns is trying to control. Lava wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kerns is working for a kimura but Lava is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerns is stalling here. Lava is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kerns seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lava has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lava working the ground and pound but Kerns is defending the strikes.
Kerns is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lava's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lava missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Lava dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Kerns's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lava misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kerns misses with a body shot
and Kerns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lava. Kerns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lava closes the distance and clinches up with Kerns, looking for a takedown. Lava pushes Kerns against the cage but Kerns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lava walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kerns checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kerns swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lava's sensitive parts.
Lava throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kerns counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kerns throws a leg kick
letting Lava counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerns checks a low kick from Lava.
Kerns throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lava counters with a nice body shot.
Lava misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lava misses the target.
Kerns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lava counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kerns throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lava will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kerns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lava sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kerns misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerns tries to clinch but Lava moves out of range.
Kerns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lava fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lava closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lava misses with an uppercut.
Kerns throws a jab when Lava was well out of range.
Lava jabs Kerns right on the nose. Kerns blinks but takes it well.
Lava fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kerns is out of range.
Kerns jabs at Lava's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerns throws a lazy uppercut
and Lava counters with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kerns.
Lava shoots in but no luck this time.
Jack Kerns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remy Lava.
Lava throws a lazy uppercut
and Kerns counters with a thumping low kick.
Kerns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lava misses with a body shot.
Lava shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lava swats away the attempt to clinch by Kerns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lava. That did some damage!
Lava throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kerns to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Lava is predictable there
and Kerns counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Kerns is predictable there
and Lava counters with a nice uppercut.
Lava misses with a leg kick
and Lava takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kerns scores with a head kick. Lava tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lava throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kerns.
Kerns lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Remy Lava will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Kerns's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kerns scores with a sloppy right hand. Lava should have avoided that one.
Kerns moves out of range of the leg kick from Lava.
A jab from Kerns misses.
Lava tries to land a body kick
and Kerns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kerns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lava shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lava fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kerns ducks under a wild hook from Lava.
Kerns scores with a jab. Lava acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Kerns misses.
Lava takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot lands for Kerns.
Kerns tries to score with a low kick but Lava moves his leg out of the way.
Remy Lava seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kerns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lava.
Lava uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kerns.
Kerns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kerns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lava.
Lava throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kerns blocks it with crossed arms.
Lava throws a head punch that misses.
Lava tries to land a knee to the head but Kerns blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerns blocks a body shot from Lava.
Kerns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lava throws a head punch that misses.
Lava lands a shoulder strike.
Lava misses with a punch on the inside.
Lava lands with a left to the head.
Lava avoids the elbow strike from Kerns, against the cage.
Lava misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lava putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kerns in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lava lands with a right to the head.
Kerns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lava breaks from the clinch.
Jack Kerns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kerns moves out of range as Lava strikes.
Kerns lands a head shot.
Kerns moves in looking to clinch but Lava pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Lava.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lava doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kerns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lava keeps the fight on the outside.
Lava takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lava misses with a hook
and Kerns counters with an outside leg kick.
Lava has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kerns.
Lava throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kerns counters with a three punch combo that has Lava backing up. Lava nods at Kerns to acknowledge the strikes.
Kerns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lava's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lava throws an off balance right hand
and Kerns counters with a left to the body.
Kerns pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lava back to the cage. Kerns follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice takedown defense from Kerns. No joy for Lava on that attempt.
Lava takes one to the chin there.
Nice straight punches there by Kerns. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kerns.
Lava throws a lazy body kick
and Kerns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lava scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kerns avoids the body shot from Lava.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Kerns clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Kerns's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kerns misses with a hook
letting Lava counter with a right hand.
Kerns works over Lava's head and body with a nice combination.
Lava throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lava avoids the body shot from Kerns.
Lava connects with a leg kick. Kerns looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice defenses there by Lava.
Lava misses with a hook to the body
and Kerns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kerns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lava looks to land a right hand but Kerns moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lava circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lava misses with a leg kick
and Kerns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kerns throws a poor cross that misses
and Lava counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lava avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kerns looks to score with a jab to the body but Lava is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lava. Kerns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lava throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kerns counters with an outside leg kick.
Kerns throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lava slips a jab from Kerns.
Kerns tests Lava's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lava swings widly with a right hand
and Kerns counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lava throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Lava.
Kerns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lava swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kerns misses with a looping left.
Kerns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lava misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lava keeps the fight on the outside.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lava checks a leg kick.
Lava has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lava lands a nice looking body kick.
Kerns misses with a left hand
and Lava counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kerns's guard now.
Lava pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kerns is keeping the position for now.
Lava working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kerns's head.
Lava lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lava stopping the sweep attempt from Kerns.
Kerns working for a triangle but Lava defends it easily.
Lava with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lava wants to control from the top but Kerns keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Lava dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jack Kerns's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kerns fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lava.
Lava throws a sloppy head kick and Kerns moves out of range easily.
Lava uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kerns.
Good shot there by Kerns.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Lava as he checks the leg kick.
Lava takes one on the button.
Kerns attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerns throws out a leg kick but Lava moves out of range and Kerns only half commits.
Kerns misses with a lunging right hand
so Lava counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lava throwing strikes but missing.
Lava distracts Kerns with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lava is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lava is looking to work some ground and pound but Kerns has wrist control.
Kerns trying to keep a closed guard but Lava is proving a slippery customer.
Kerns keeping moving, preventing Lava from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lava connects with a couple of short punches.
Kerns keeping moving, preventing Lava from controlling successfully.
Lava missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kerns keeping moving, preventing Lava from controlling successfully.
Remy Lava has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kerns 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.
Jack Kerns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lava works over Kerns with some ground and pound from guard.
Lava passes into half guard.
Lava is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lava is looking to advance position but Kerns won't allow it.
Lava stalling away here and it's allowed Kerns to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kerns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lava is aware though and is defending well.
Remy Lava is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lava preventing the sweep.
Lava trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lava looking to sit in guard and control but Kerns gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lava avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remy Lava comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lava has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 46:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 47:49
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remy Lava!
Remy Lava is the new middleweight champion!
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