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TTFC Beswicke Vs Chinaski PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick ONeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Falcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Patrick ONeil has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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, Patrick ONeil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonah Falcon!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for ONeil with that takedown attempt.
ONeil shoots in looking for a takedown but Falcon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing ONeil's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Falcon closes this distance looking for a takedown but ONeil circles away.
ONeil shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick ONeil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falcon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
ONeil fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
ONeil misses with a takedown attempt - Falcon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Falcon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. ONeil was covering up waiting for the punch and Falcon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
ONeil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
ONeil striking off his back but it's not causing Falcon any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon scoring with punches to the head and body.
ONeil on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if ONeil tries to get out of the position.
ONeil trying to keep a closed guard but Falcon is proving a slippery customer.
Falcon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
ONeil pulls Falcon in close to prevent any damage.
ONeil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
ONeil wants to get back to his feet but Falcon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Falcon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Falcon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of ONeil's head.
Falcon postures up in ONeil's guard and throws a big left but ONeil blocks it.
Falcon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falcon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as ONeil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Falcon throws a strike but ONeil rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ONeil sitting in guard here, content to control.
ONeil won't allow Falcon to sweep him here.
ONeil trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falcon throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon looking to hit a scissor sweep but ONeil is one step ahead there.
ONeil 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Patrick ONeil just wasn't active enough.
Falcon fails with the takedown.
ONeil shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeil is trying hard to land a takedown here. Falcon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
ONeil will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
ONeil closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
ONeil looking to slow down the pace here.
Falcon prevents the takedown attempt.
ONeil is breathing heavily.
ONeil gets underhooks to prevent Falcon's takedown attempt.
Falcon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Falcon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. ONeil avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ONeil is trying to stall.
Falcon drops down looking for an ankle pick but ONeil pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jonah Falcon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ONeil fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonah Falcon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
ONeil takes the fight into the clinch.
Falcon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. ONeil avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
ONeil is looking to control Falcon's arms but Falcon gets an underhook and turns him. Now ONeil has his back to the cage.
ONeil manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Falcon lands a couple of elbows.
Falcon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
ONeil is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Falcon is controlling him.
Falcon stopping the sweep attempt from ONeil.
Falcon got a little sloppy there for a moment and ONeil has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Falcon has managed to get both his arms back between ONeil's legs - danger averted.
Falcon works over ONeil with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Falcon works over ONeil with some ground and pound from guard.
ONeil is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Falcon is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Falcon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Falcon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcon wants to control from the top but ONeil keeps moving.
Falcon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
ONeil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Falcon.
ONeil is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Falcon defends well.
Falcon thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcon stopping the sweep attempt from ONeil.
ONeil avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcon wants to control from the top but ONeil keeps moving.
Falcon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of ONeil's head.
ONeil 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.
ONeil keeping moving, preventing Falcon from controlling successfully.
Falcon is working ONeil over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jonah Falcon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Falcon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Falcon looking to sit in guard and control but ONeil gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Falcon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. ONeil manages to get himself to full guard.
Falcon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of ONeil's head.
ONeil is rocked!
Falcon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh ONeil is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Falcon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ONeil has momentary wrist control but Falcon slips an elbow through the middle.
ONeil working for a triangle but Falcon defends it easily.
ONeil keeping moving, preventing Falcon from controlling successfully.
Falcon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Falcon stands up over ONeil, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
ONeil tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Falcon distracts ONeil with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Falcon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Falcon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Falcon in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and ONeil looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Falcon turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonah Falcon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raje Malapitan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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130 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raje Malapitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damon Wade !
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wade fails to land the takedown.
Malapitan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Malapitan stalling.
Wade won't allow Malapitan to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malapitan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wade has managed to free his arm - good work.
Malapitan is working for a submission of some sort.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura but Wade is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Malapitan to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan is working for a kimura but Wade is defending it quite comfortably.
Malapitan is controlling the pace.
Malapitan wants to take a breather but Wade is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan moves nicely into side control.
Wade parries the strikes from Malapitan easily there. Malapitan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wade to escape.
Malapitan tries for a kimura but Wade is defending well.
Wade is not content to let Malapitan control the position.
Malapitan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wade has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Malapitan but great work by Wade .
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Malapitan manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malapitan works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade won't allow Malapitan to sweep him here.
Wade postures up in Malapitan's guard and throws a big left but Malapitan blocks it.
Malapitan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wade throws a sloppy strike and Malapitan has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Wade is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Malapitan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raje Malapitan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Rosholt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen George Thorogood- Bad to the bone as his entrance music. Charles Smith has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Rosholt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rosholt.
Rosholt fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a series of punches but Rosholt moves out of range.
Rosholt closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Rosholt pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Rosholt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Rosholt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rosholt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rosholt off to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosholt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rosholt is breathing heavily.
Rosholt shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith with a nice cross.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith digs a good hook to Rosholt's body.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws a series of punches but Rosholt avoids them all with ease.
Smith tries to bum rush Rosholt with a series of wild strikes but Rosholt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Rosholt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith 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.
Rosholt is rocked!
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rosholt rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith cracks Rosholt on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rosholt falls backwards against the cage. Smith follows up with more strikes that drop Rosholt to his knees. Smith keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rosholt! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Smith!
Charles Smith made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Good fight Rosholt, i've been excited about this fight for a month.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taai Taai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Vieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taai's entrance music is Snoop. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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260 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taai Taai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Vieri!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieri swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taai counters with a nice leg kick.
Vieri digs a good hook to Taai's body.
Vieri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vieri.
Sloppy strikes from Vieri. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Vieri.
A jab from Taai misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Taai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taai can pounce on him.
Vieri looks gassed!
Taai clinches.
Taai tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Taai scores with a knee to the head.
Taai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vieri takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taai gets through Vieri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Taai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Taai wants a takedown but no success here.
A knee to the head by Taai.
Taai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vieri blocks it with crossed arms.
Taai lands a knee to the body.
Taai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Taai obliges.
A knee to the head by Taai.
Vieri is rocked!
Taai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vieri is still on wobbly legs! Can Taai finish him?
Taai with a knee to the head.
Taai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vieri in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Taai.
Vieri seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taai landing knees to the head.
Taai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taai lands a knee to the head.
Taai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vieri's face.
A knee to the head by Taai.
Vieri is trying to force a seperation but Taai has the dominant position.
Vieri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vieri working hard to break the clinch.
Taai has Vieri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vieri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taai Taai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taai scores with a knee to the head.
Taai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vieri working hard to break the clinch.
Taai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taai landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vieri blocks it with crossed arms.
Vieri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vieri scores with a nice right hand.
Vieri scores with a punch to the head.
Vieri misses with a wild combination.
Taai misses with a straight left.
Taai throws a front kick that sends Vieri stumbling back into the cage.
Vieri takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taai misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taai.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Taai! Vieri is out on his feet! Taai rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Vieri is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Vieri is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taai Taai!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Swag In A Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boston Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bag comes to the cage accompanied by American bad ass. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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179 lbs
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180 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Swag In A Bag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boston Dean!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Dean.
Bag connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dean gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bag looks to land a combination but Dean avoids it well.
Dean avoids the head kick by Bag.
Dean moves out of range as Bag throws a body kick.
Dean takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dean defending well as Bag loads up on a big left hand.
Bag looks to throw the jab but Dean is out of range.
Dean tries to bum rush Bag with a series of wild strikes but Bag uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dean takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bag's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bag duly obliges.
Bag gets caught napping as Dean dives in and scores a takedown. Bag manages to retain guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dean postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bag working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dean.
Dean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bag is keeping the position for now.
Dean prevents Bag from getting back to his feet.
Dean throwing strikes but missing.
Dean has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bag keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
Bag wants to stand up but Dean is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dean accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dean connects with a couple of short punches.
Dean stops Bag from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bag being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean with a nice head shot there.
Dean in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bag wants to stand and escape but Dean is having none of it.
Dean looking to pass the guard.
Dean loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dean won't allow Bag to get back to his feet.
Dean passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bag is not content to let Dean control the position.
Dean 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.
Check out the look on Dean's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bag is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dean landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boston Dean will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bag loads up on a big right hand but Dean slips the punch.
A nice combination there by Bag.
An inside leg kick from Dean misses.
Bag slaps away a takedown attempt from Dean, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bag. Dean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swag In A Bag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bag throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dean was well out of range. Poor timing from Bag.
Bag looks to land a right hand but Dean moved out of range.
Bag tries to land a front kick but Dean steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bag moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dean is defended easily by Bag.
Dean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bag moves away.
Bag stuns Dean with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bag moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bag takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bag throws out a loose jab but Dean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dean scores with a jab to the head.
Bag will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bag rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bag looks for the body kick but Dean saw that one coming.
Dean looks to land a combination. Bag sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dean takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Danga de danga de dang - Bag scores with a four punch combination!
Dean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body kick there by Bag.
Bag lands a nice hook to Dean's body. Dean takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bag.
Bag is looking to slow Dean down with leg kicks.
Dean drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dean in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dean passes Bag's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dean missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dean not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bag wants to get back to his feet.
Dean trying to control the action but Bag is working from the bottom.
Dean trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dean throwing shots but Bag is blocking nicely.
Dean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bag keeps working.
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!
Bag tries to kick Dean off but Dean keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bag blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dean.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bag keeps working.
Dean thows a huge punch but Bag dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boston Dean will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bag waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dean.
Bag fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bag throws a body punch but Dean moves out of range.
Dean bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bag taking a bit of punishment here - Dean scoring with strikes.
Dean cracks Bag with a big right hand but Bag just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dean lands a few punches from side control.
Dean working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Dean's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dean working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bag takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean tries to score with some ground and pound. Bag controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dean in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dean 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.
Bag is pushing Dean's head away, looking to escape. Dean manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bag avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dean.
Bag is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bag taking a bit of punishment here - Dean scoring with strikes.
Dean postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bag taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dean creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bag sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bag takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dean wants to control but Bag is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bag is trying to get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Dean's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dean misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dean controls the position.
Boston Dean has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bag avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dean.
Dean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bag keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bag is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dean is controlling him well.
Dean throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dean grinds an elbow into Bag's temple.
Swag In A Bag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bag is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sloppy strikes there by Dean.
Dean lands some shots froms side control.
Dean wants to control but Bag is keeping him busy.
Dean working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean grinds an elbow into Bag's temple.
Boston Dean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dean scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dean prevents Bag from escaping the position.
Dean in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bag defending against the ground and pound.
Dean working the head with strikes.
Dean trying to control the position but Bag is working away.
Dean controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bag is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boston Dean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dean 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Boston Dean!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Mcneilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hurba Derba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hurba Derba acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Mcneilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hurba Derba!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcneilly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Derba's waist but Derba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcneilly off to one side.
A solid body kick from Derba.
Derba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mcneilly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Derba lands the left hand.
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!
Mcneilly tries for a takedown but Derba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mcneilly has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like James Mcneilly has been cut.
Derba feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mcneilly sprawling to the canvas! Mcneilly rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Derba finish him?!
Mcneilly is breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Derba.
Mcneilly looks for a takedown but Derba sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Mcneilly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcneilly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Derba lands a big right hand that sends Mcneilly crashing to the mat! Derba stays standing though and waves Mcneilly back to his feet!
Mcneilly is rocked!
Derba digs a good body shot into Mcneilly's ribs.
Derba connects with a body shot.
Derba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mcneilly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Derba Rushes Mcneilly and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Mcneilly is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Derba Piles on the pressure and Mcneilly crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hurba Derba!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Starkweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaise Lamont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Starkweather comes to the cage accompanied by I'm On a Boat. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Starkweather!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blaise Lamont!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starkweather throws a hook but Lamont blocks it.
Starkweather throws a jab when Lamont was well out of range.
Starkweather staying out of range there.
Lamont changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Starkweather looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Starkweather is not content to let Lamont control the position.
Starkweather is looking for a sweep.
Lamont goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Starkweather rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lamont's guard! Nice work there by Starkweather!
Starkweather missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lamont working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starkweather trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Starkweather accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Starkweather controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lamont has his hands on Starkweather's head, controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Starkweather misses with an uppercut. Lamont saw that one coming.
Lamont connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Starkweather's hands.
Starkweather misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamont looks to land a combination but Starkweather avoids it well.
Lamont wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Starkweather uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Starkweather misses with the combination.
Lamont throws a hook to the side of Starkweather's head but Starkweather sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lamont throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lamont avoids the body shot from Starkweather.
Steve Starkweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lamont on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Starkweather pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lamont closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Starkweather escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lamont shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Starkweather as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starkweather misses with a body shot.
Lamont tries to clinch there but Starkweather circles away.
Lamont swings for the body but Starkweather moves out of range.
Lamont's jab looks to have found its range, popping Starkweather under the eye.
Starkweather moves away from the strike by Lamont.
Starkweather ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamont moves away.
Starkweather lands a nice hook to Lamont's body. Lamont takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Starkweather throws a sloppy body shot
and Lamont counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Starkweather takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Starkweather staying out of range there.
Lamont has a takedown stuffed.
Lamont misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starkweather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starkweather ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamont moves away.
Lamont pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Lamont misses.
Lamont throws a body punch but Starkweather moves out of range.
Lamont tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Starkweather is able to avoid easily.
Lamont throws a shot from downtown. Starkweather moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Starkweather. That's going to slow Lamont down.
Lamont comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Starkweather misses with a hook. Lamont ducked under it nicely.
Lamont waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Starkweather.
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!
Starkweather lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Starkweather misses with a low kick as Lamont jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Blaise Lamont will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Decent striking displayed by Lamont there.
Starkweather throws a push kick but Lamont slaps the foot to one side.
No joy there for Lamont, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lamont digs a good body shot into Starkweather's ribs.
Lamont shoots in but no luck this time.
Lamont attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blaise Lamont seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lamont looks to score with a jab to the body but Starkweather is just out of range.
Lamont walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Starkweather throws the left hand but Lamont avoids the punch easily.
Lamont closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Starkweather.
Starkweather lands with a left to the head.
Lamont has hold of one of Starkweather's legs. Starkweather is fighting the takedown attempt but Lamont gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Starkweather avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starkweather wants to stand and escape but Lamont is having none of it.
Lamont trying to control but Starkweather is working from the bottom.
Starkweather is trying to control the position but Lamont postures up.
Starkweather keeping full guard, as Lamont tries to pass.
Starkweather is trying to control the position but Lamont postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lamont is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Steve Starkweather wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Starkweather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starkweather swats away the attempt to clinch by Lamont.
Lamont feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Starkweathers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lamont avoids a kick to the body.
Starkweather misses the shot to the body.
Lamont moves to clinch but Starkweather breaks away
and Starkweather counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lamont misses with a jab, cross combination.
Starkweather lands a really nice looking cross but Lamont seems unphased.
Lamont clinches.
Starkweather misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Starkweather fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Starkweather - that landed with a thud.
Starkweather is leaning against Lamont and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Starkweather blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamont softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Starkweather creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Starkweather is stalling here.
Starkweather lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lamont backwards.
Lamont throws a punch but it's blocked by Starkweather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Starkweather's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lamont fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lamont keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Starkweather.
Lamont is trying hard to land a takedown here. Starkweather sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Starkweather displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamont throws out the jab.
Blaise Lamont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starkweather just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamont looks to score with a jab to the body but Starkweather is just out of range.
Lamont thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starkweather misses with a double jab.
Lamont works the jab nicely.
Starkweather throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Lamont misses.
Starkweather takes a swing at Lamont's ribcage but misses.
Lamont throws a lazy right hand but Starkweather sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamont moves in looking to clinch but Starkweather pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Starkweather. No joy for Lamont on that attempt.
Steve Starkweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blaise Lamont.
Lamont lands a two punch combo.
Starkweather uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamont.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Blaise Lamont will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lamont lands a head shot.
Lamont takes a swing at Starkweather's ribcage but misses.
Lamont fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Starkweather avoids it really well and circles away.
Lamont throws a right hand that misses
and Starkweather counters with a slapping leg kick.
Starkweather connects with a right hand. Lamont shakes it off.
Lamont avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lamont swings for the body but Starkweather moves out of range.
Starkweather throws a big shot that misses.
Starkweather swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lamont throws a big shot that misses.
Starkweather has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Starkweather pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lamont is out of range and Starkweather settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starkweather throws a right hand that Lamont ducks under and follows up with a left that Lamont also avoids with ease.
Lamont throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lamont swings for the body but Starkweather moves out of range.
Lamont lands with a straight right. Starkweather didn't see that one coming.
Starkweather uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamont.
Starkweather gets caught flat footed, as Lamont shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lamont wants to control from the top but Starkweather keeps moving.
Lamont preventing the sweep.
Lamont looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamont looking to pass the guard.
Blaise Lamont has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Starkweather slips under a jab.
Starkweather showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lamont.
Starkweather uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamont.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starkweather throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Starkweather misses with a straight left.
Starkweather throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lamont missing with a left hand there. Starkweather was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters circling a little - Starkweather finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lamont shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Starkweather swinging wildly here.
Starkweather misses with an uppercut. Lamont saw that one coming.
Starkweather swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lamont fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steve Starkweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blaise Lamont.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Lamont.
Starkweather scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lamont has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Starkweather.
Starkweather lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lamont looks to land a left hand but Starkweather moved out of range nicely.
Starkweather gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lamont.
Lamont scores with a jab. Starkweather acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamont thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamont clinches.
Starkweather struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamont controls his hands.
Starkweather blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaise Lamont really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Starkweather throws a push kick but Lamont slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Lamont.
Lamont misses with a lunging right hand
and Starkweather counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lamont keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lamont thows a body shot but no joy.
Starkweather jabs at Lamont's body.
Starkweather fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lamont throws an overhand right that lands on Starkweather's shoulder, as Starkweather tries to avoid the shot.
Starkweather slips a jab and a cross from Lamont.
Starkweather is looking to land body kicks.
Starkweather takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Starkweather looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamont is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamont fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starkweather manages to avoid it.
Lamont works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lamont shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lamont showed some decent athleticism there.
Starkweather is trying to get back to full guard.
Lamont tries to pass the half guard into mount. Starkweather knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lamont is trying to control. Starkweather wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starkweather works his way to full guard. Good work.
Starkweather keeping moving, preventing Lamont from controlling successfully.
Lamont stopping the sweep attempt from Starkweather.
Lamont works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lamont prevents Starkweather from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont passes to full mount!
Lamont controlling from mount.
Lamont fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lamont throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lamont sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Blaise Lamont has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont can't control as he wanted to and Starkweather manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Starkweather wants to control but Lamont is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Starkweather moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lamont passes into half guard.
Lamont lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Starkweather gets full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamont postures up in Starkweather's guard and throws a big left but Starkweather blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaise Lamont dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Lamont throws a shot to the body.
Lamont slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lamont jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Starkweather connects with a body shot.
Starkweather misses with an uppercut. Lamont saw that one coming.
Starkweather just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamont has a takedown stuffed.
Starkweather misses with a two punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by Lamont there.
Starkweather scores with a punch to the head.
Lamont fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Starkweather checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Lamont. Beautiful body shot.
Starkweather moves out of range of the body kick from Lamont.
Nice defenses there by Starkweather.
Lamont throws a series of punches but Starkweather moves out of range.
Lamont clinches up against the cage.
Lamont avoiding damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Starkweather.
Starkweather tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lamont misses with a body punch.
Lamont has a couple of punches blocked by Starkweather.
Lamont struggles to land a body shot inside as Starkweather controls his hands.
Starkweather lands a hook to the side of the head.
Starkweather pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamont fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Starkweather loads up on a big right hand but Lamont slips the punch.
Starkweather darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Starkweather misses the shot to the body.
Starkweather uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamont.
Starkweather misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Starkweather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamont fails to land with a series of punches.
Lamont blocks the body kick.
Blaise Lamont is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lamont fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steve Starkweather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Starkweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blaise Lamont.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starkweather fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Starkweather lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Lamont misses.
Starkweather tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Starkweather throws a leg kick but Lamont moved away.
Lamont loads up on a big right hand but Starkweather slips the punch.
Starkweather misses with a low kick.
Starkweather tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lamont is able to avoid easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Starkweather takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Starkweather drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Starkweather misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starkweather misses the shot to the body.
Lamont throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Starkweather stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Starkweather tried to score with a low kick but Lamont checks it.
Starkweather throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lamont's head.
Lamont lands with a nice body punch.
Lamont closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Starkweather's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamont pushing down on Starkweather's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lamont is keen to just control but Starkweather is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Starkweather looking for submissions off his back.
Lamont is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Blaise Lamont.
I've got Lamont 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blaise Lamont!
Blaise Lamont is the new lightweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between King Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magatsu Taito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Leonidas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Spartan Warriors. King Leonidas has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Leonidas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magatsu Taito!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taito ducks under a wild hook from Leonidas.
Leonidas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taito counters with a head kick. That will keep Leonidas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Leonidas leaves Taito with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leonidas cracks Taito with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Taito with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leonidas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leonidas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leonidas wants it to stay on the feet.
King Leonidas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magatsu Taito.
Taito misses with a body shot
and Leonidas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taito closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taito trying to control the action but Leonidas is working from the bottom.
Leonidas pushes Taito away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Taito gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Taito crashes against the mat.
Leonidas managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Taito.
Taito tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Leonidas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Taito has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Taito advances to mount.
Leonidas wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taito thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Leonidas tries to buck Taito off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taito moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Leonidas has worked his arm free - good work by Leonidas!
Taito tries to advance to mount but Leonidas instead regains half guard.
Taito tries to pass to full mount but Leonidas defends it.
Leonidas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Leonidas is trying to stand up here but Taito is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taito thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leonidas's head.
Taito thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leonidas's head.
Taito trying to advance position but Leonidas counters by regaining guard.
Leonidas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leonidas is keeping the position for now.
Taito throws and elbow that misses. Leonidas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taito's guard. Nice move by Leonidas!
Leonidas won't allow Taito to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas wanted to stand there but Taito had control of the position.
Taito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leonidas is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taito has his foot on Leonidas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leonidas works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magatsu Taito dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taito throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leonidas's waist but Leonidas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taito off to one side.
Leonidas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leonidas checks the leg kick.
Taito shoots in looking for a takedown but Leonidas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taito's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taito. Leonidas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonidas throws a hook to the side of Taito's head but Taito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taito connects with a right hand. Leonidas shakes it off.
Taito tries a low kick but Leonidas avoids it.
Taito closes the distance and clinches up with Leonidas, looking for a takedown. Taito pushes Leonidas against the cage but Leonidas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
King Leonidas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magatsu Taito.
Taito feints and then cracks Leonidas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leonidas down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas lands with a shot to the body.
Leonidas misses with a lunging right hand
and Taito counters with a nice leg kick.
Taito misses with a right hand
and Leonidas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taito misses with a wild body shot.
Taito wants to land a leg kick but Leonidas is out of range.
Leonidas misses with an uppercut.
Leonidas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taito makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Leonidas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonidas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taito counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taito misses with a wild body shot.
Leonidas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taito shoots in for a double leg but Leonidas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King Leonidas is winning the standup battle so far.
Leonidas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taito manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonidas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Taitos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magatsu Taito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Taito 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leonidas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Taito throws a good cross that connects.
Taito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King Leonidas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Taito misses
and Leonidas counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Taito is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leonidas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Taito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taito shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leonidas as he jumps to the side.
Taito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taito fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leonidas avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taito looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leonidas lands a lovely overhand right.
Taito is rocked!
Taito is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leonidas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taito.
A big left from Leonidas misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leonidas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Leonidas dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Taito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonidas jabs Taito right on the nose. Taito blinks but takes it well.
Taito is still on wobbly legs! Can Leonidas finish him?
Leonidas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Leonidas throws an overhand right that drops Taito like a sack of potatoes! Leonidas dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Leonidas!
King Leonidas took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fresh Hamz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saint Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fresh Hamz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saint Pierre!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamz stuffs the takedown.
Pierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hamz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fresh Hamz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saint Pierre.
Hamz lands a right hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Hamz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hamz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hamz motions for Pierre to come forward. Hamz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pierre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hamz tries to avoid it but Pierre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hamz to the ground. Hamz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pierre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pierre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hamz counters with a left to the body.
Pierre looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Pierre checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saint Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hamz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice takedown defense from Hamz. No joy for Pierre on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hamz as he avoids it easily.
Hamz is looking to slow Pierre down with leg kicks.
Pierre shoots for a takedown but Hamz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pierre shoots in looking for a takedown but Hamz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pierre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pierre dives in and grabs Hamz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hamz pushes down on Pierre's head and hops out.
Pierre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hamz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierre ducks right into an uppercut from Hamz.
Hamz lands a left and a right that send Pierre crashing to the mat, dazed. Hamz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Pierre is rocked!
Hamz cracks Pierre with a left hook right on the temple and Pierre goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Hamz lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Pierre is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fresh Hamz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Braylon Beswicke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Chinaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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24
183 lbs
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183 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braylon Beswicke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Chinaski!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beswicke lands with a right hand.
Braylon Beswicke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beswicke connects with a looping right hand.
Chinaski moves out of range of the leg kick from Beswicke.
Beswicke checks a low kick from Chinaski.
A swing and a miss from Chinaski.
Chinaski misses with a straight left.
Chinaski tried to score with a low kick but Beswicke checks it.
Beswicke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chinaski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beswicke counters with a big head kick but Chinaski shrugs it off.
Beswicke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chinaski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Beswicke.
Beswicke drives through and clinches with Chinaski against the cage.
Chinaski is struggling to control the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beswicke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chinaski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beswicke is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Chinaski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chinaski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beswicke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beswicke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chinaski.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Beswicke, right into the meat.
Beswicke tries a head kick but it misses.
Good work by Chinaski as he checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Chinaski blocks the leg kick.
Beswicke checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beswicke. Chinaski does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chinaski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Beswicke lands with a kick to the temple. Chinaski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice defenses there by Beswicke.
Chinaski lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beswicke stalks Chinaski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chinaski's face. Chinaski staggers backwards, shaken.
That kick from Beswicke tenderised Chinaski's leg. Chinaski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beswicke throws a body punch but Chinaski moves out of range.
Chinaski looks to land a left hand but Beswicke moved out of range nicely.
Chinaski avoids the head kick by Beswicke.
Chinaski misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chinaski.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chinaski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beswicke misses with a double jab
and Chinaski counters with a nice uppercut.
Beswicke misses with a two punch combination.
Chinaski swinging wildly here.
Beswicke connects with an inside leg kick.
Chinaski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chinaski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beswicke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chinaski. Chinaski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beswicke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chinaski's sensitive parts.
Beswicke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chinaski counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Chinaski. Those never looked like landing.
Chinaski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chinaski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beswicke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chinaski keeps the fight on the outside.
Beswicke misses with a head kick.
Chinaski tries to work over Beswicke's front leg with a kick but Beswicke checks it.
A good leg kick by Beswicke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chinaski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beswicke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beswicke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
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 Braylon Beswicke will probably get the nod.
That's time! Beswicke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A shot to the liver by Beswicke. Beautiful body shot.
Beswicke is looking to wear down Chinaski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beswicke just misses with a punch to the body.
Chinaski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Beswicke.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Beswicke.
Beswicke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beswicke tries to close the distance and clinch but Chinaski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Chinaski.
Beswicke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chinaski is able to avoid easily.
A swing and a miss from Chinaski.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chinaski.
Beswicke takes a swing at Chinaski's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Beswicke misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinaski throws a low kick, looking for Beswicke's leg but Beswicke calmly moves out of range.
Chinaski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beswicke thows a body shot but no joy.
Beswicke throws out a leg kick but Chinaski moves out of range and Beswicke only half commits.
Braylon Beswicke is winning the standup battle so far.
Beswicke goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Chinaski checks a leg kick.
Beswicke misses with a straight left.
Chinaski connects with a high kick.
Beswicke drops his hands momentarily and Chinaski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Chinaski.
Chinaski misses with a low kick.
Chinaski throws a low kick but Beswicke moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke misses with a left hand
and Chinaski counters with a left and a right that stings Beswicke.
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!
Chinaski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chinaski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chinaski avoids the head kick by Beswicke.
Beswicke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chinaski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab lands there for Chinaski.
Chinaski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Beswicke.
Beswicke does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Beswicke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beswicke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chinaski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke throws a head kick that misses.
Beswicke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chinaski circles away quickly and effectively.
Chinaski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beswicke throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Beswicke moves away from the strike by Chinaski.
Beswicke misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Chinaski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beswicke checks a leg kick nicely.
Beswicke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Beswicke slips a jab from Chinaski.
Chinaski blocks a head kick by Beswicke.
Chinaski digs a good hook to Beswicke's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski digs a good body shot into Beswicke's ribs.
Beswicke misses with a low kick.
Chinaski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Chinaski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chinaski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beswicke needs to keep his hands up - Chinaski had a free shot at his head there.
Chinaski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chinaski misses with a hook.
Chinaski scores with a nice head shot.
Chinaski sends Beswicke crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chinaski is motioning to the referee to let Beswicke up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Beswicke is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chinaski moves out of range of the leg kick from Beswicke.
Oh Beswicke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beswicke looks for the body kick but Chinaski saw that one coming.
Beswicke tried to score with a low kick but Chinaski checks it.
Beswicke throws a series of punches but Chinaski moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Chinaski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Beswicke thows a body shot but no joy.
Beswicke seems to have got his legs back now.
Beswicke throws a leg kick which misses Chinaski's front leg but catches the back leg as Chinaski tries to avoid it.
Chinaski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chinaski misses with a hook.
Beswicke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chinaskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beswicke scores with a push kick.
Beswicke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beswicke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chinaski checks a leg kick nicely.
Chinaski 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.
Beswicke staying out of range there.
Chinaski defending well as Beswicke loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beswicke sizes up Chinaski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Beswicke.
Chinaski swats away the attempt to clinch by Beswicke.
Beswicke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chinaski lands a right hook to the body.
Chinaski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beswicke manages to avoid it.
Chinaski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chinaski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beswicke.
Chinaski throws out a leg kick but Beswicke moves out of range and Chinaski only half commits.
Beswicke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Beswicke lands but Chinaski takes it in his stride.
Beswicke tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beswicke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chinaski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chinaski throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot lands for Beswicke.
Chinaski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beswicke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chinaski connects with a leg kick. Beswicke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Beswicke scores with a jab to the body.
Chinaski throws a nice looking combination but Beswicke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Beswicke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chinaski throws a hook to the side of Beswicke's head but Beswicke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beswicke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beswicke misses with a head kick.
Chinaski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beswicke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chinaski.
Chinaski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beswicke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beswicke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chinaski.
Chinaski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chinaski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beswicke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chinaski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke throws a head kick but Chinaski moves out of range.
Beswicke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Beswicke missing with a left hand there. Chinaski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chinaski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beswicke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chinaski.
Chinaski throws a shot to the body.
Chinaski throws a body punch but Beswicke moves out of range.
Beswicke wants to land a leg kick but Chinaski is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chinaski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beswicke.
Chinaski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chinaski throws a wild body kick that Beswicke sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Henry Chinaski just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chinaski throws a front kick aimed at Beswicke's knee but Beswicke avoids it well.
Beswicke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Beswicke moves forwards but Chinaski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chinaski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chinaski cracks Beswicke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beswicke blocks a low kick nicely.
Chinaski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chinaski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Chinaski misses.
Chinaski lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beswicke tries to work over Chinaski's front leg with a kick but Chinaski checks it.
Beswicke throws a sloppy head kick and Chinaski moves out of range easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Chinaski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beswicke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chinaski is able to avoid easily.
Chinaski connects with a body shot that sends Beswicke's belly button to the back.
Beswicke checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Beswicke.
Beswicke is looking to clinch but Chinaski is avoiding it.
A low kick from Beswicke is predictable there
and Chinaski counters with an outside leg kick.
Beswicke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beswicke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beswicke moves in looking to clinch but Chinaski pushes him off.
Beswicke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chinaski.
Chinaski looks to land a combination but Beswicke avoids it well.
Chinaski misses with a low kick.
Beswicke thumps Chinaski with a low kick.
Beswicke misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Chinaski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beswicke wants to clinch
and Chinaski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beswicke tries to work over Chinaski's front leg with a kick but Chinaski checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beswicke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chinaski. Chinaski obviously looking to wear him down.
Beswicke tries to clinch there but Chinaski circles away.
Chinaski scores with a jab. Beswicke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chinaski circles away from the clinch attempt.
That kick from Beswicke tenderised Chinaski's leg. Chinaski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beswicke throws a front kick aimed at Chinaski's knee but Chinaski avoids it well.
Chinaski dips to his left and cracks Beswicke with an uppercut!
Chinaski just misses with a punch to the body.
Beswicke tries to clinch but Chinaski moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski moves out of range of the leg kick from Beswicke.
Beswicke throws a series of strikes that have Chinaski backpedaling.
Beswicke tries to close the distance and clinch but Chinaski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chinaski lands an overhand right.
Chinaski needs to keep his hands up - Beswicke had a free shot at his head there.
Beswicke throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chinaski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beswicke.
Beswicke misses with a low kick as Chinaski jumps back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chinaski throws a hook but Beswicke avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Beswicke.
Donk. Beswicke catches Chinaski right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Chinaski dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Beswicke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Beswicke loads up on a big right hand but Chinaski slips the punch.
Chinaski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beswicke misses with a straight left.
Chinaski 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.
Beswicke connects with a looping right hand.
Beswicke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beswicke misses with a looping right.
Chinaski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chinaski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beswicke.
Beswicke throws a lazy head kick
and Chinaski counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Beswicke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beswicke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beswicke just misses with a punch to the body.
Beswicke moves out of range as Chinaski strikes.
Good shot there by Beswicke.
Beswicke throws a jab but it's blocked by Chinaski.
A punch lands to the side of Chinaski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice shot by Beswicke.
Chinaski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beswickes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chinaski misses with a looping left.
Beswicke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Beswicke moves out of range of the strikes.
Chinaski misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Beswicke.
Beswicke darts in and clinches Chinaski up against the cage.
Chinaski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Braylon Beswicke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beswicke throws a head punch that misses.
Beswicke lands with a light punch inside.
Beswicke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beswicke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beswicke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A bit of stalling here from Beswicke.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beswicke.
Chinaski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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!
Beswicke lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski has Beswicke pushed against the cage.
Chinaski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Beswicke throws a punch but it's blocked by Chinaski.
Beswicke misses with some punches.
Henry Chinaski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chinaski breaks the clinch.
Beswicke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chinaski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chinaski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beswicke avoids the body shot from Chinaski.
Beswicke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski swinging wildly here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chinaski. That's going to slow Beswicke down.
Beswicke wants to clinch up but Chinaski keeps it at a distance.
Beswicke throws a head kick but Chinaski moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Beswicke.
Beswicke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chinaski checks a leg kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chinaski lands a jab to the nose.
Beswicke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Braylon Beswicke.
I think Chinaski 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 47:48
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Chinaski!
Henry Chinaski is the new welterweight champion!
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