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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Vermillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Max Vermillion was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guillermo Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Vermillion!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vermillion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vermillion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gomez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vermillion throws out a leg kick but Gomez moves out of range and Vermillion only half commits.
Gomez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vermillion tries a low kick but Gomez avoids it.
Gomez tries to clinch up but Vermillion circles away and keeps his distance.
Vermillion gets tackled into the cage by Gomez. Gomez maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gomez.
Gomez pushes Vermillion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gomez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gomez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Gomez.
Vermillion tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gomez smiles and moves away.
Vermillion looks gassed!
Gomez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez forces Vermillion back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Gomez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vermillion takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Gomez.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike.
Gomez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vermillion is rocked!
Vermillion tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gomez smiles and moves away.
Vermillion is still on wobbly legs! Can Gomez finish him?
Guillermo Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomez tries to clinch up.
Vermillion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vermillion seems to have recovered his senses.
Guillermo Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Vermillion.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gomez, as that shot connected.
Gomez wants to clinch.
Gomez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez moves into the clinch.
Gomez scores with a shoulder strike.
Gomez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vermillions head.
A short right from Gomez on the inside.
Gomez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gomez gets through Vermillion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Gomez.
Gomez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vermillion backwards.
Gomez creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Vermillion's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Vermillion drops to his knees and Gomez pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guillermo Gomez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Brogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Jacobs is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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264 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
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Brogan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs blocks a head kick by Brogan.
Brogan delivers a nice body kick.
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jacobs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jacobs wants to pass to mount but Brogan is defending the position.
Jacobs is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brogan is pressing down on Jacobs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jacobs content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Brandon Jacobs wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Jacobs with that takedown attempt.
Jacobs misses with a takedown
and Brogan counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice body kick there by Brogan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt
and Brogan counters with a good low kick that Jacobs was not able to check.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Brandon Jacobs has been cut.
Brogan lands with a slapping head kick.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but Brogan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brogan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brogan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brogan lands an overhand right.
Brogan lands an overhand right.
A solid body kick from Brogan.
Brogan thuds his shin into the meat of Jacobs's side.
Brogan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jacobs takes a step back to recover.
Jacobs ducks right into an uppercut from Brogan.
Jacobs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brogan.
Brogan delivers a nice body kick.
Brogan throws a front kick that sends Jacobs stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brogan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobs walks into a jab.
Lorenzo Brogan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brogan.
Brogan lands with a cross.
Brogan scores with a head kick. Jacobs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Brogan scores with a jab. Jacobs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brandon Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brogan lands with a kick to the temple. Jacobs shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brogan lands a front kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Brogan scores with a four punch combination!
Jacobs will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Brogan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brogan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brogan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brogan keeps Jacobs at a distance using the push kick.
Brogan throws out a powerful jab.
Brandon Jacobs's cut is getting worse.
Brogan connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brogan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice sprawl there from Brogan as Jacobs shoots in.
Brogan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jacobs. Jacobs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brogan throws a head kick that half lands.
Jacobs takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brogan fakes the leg kick and cracks Jacobs in the body.
Brogan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jacobs's sensitive parts.
Brogan throws a head kick that Jacobs semi-blocks.
Brogan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jacobs under the eye.
Jacobs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brogan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brogan but Brogan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jacobs slips a jab and a cross from Brogan.
Brogan lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Brogan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Jacobs's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brogan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brogan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jacobs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brogan circles away.
Jacobs tries for a takedown but Brogan circles away easily
and Brogan counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brogan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brogan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lorenzo Brogan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brogan!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brogan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brogan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brogan scores with a three punch combo!
Brogan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Brogan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jacobs crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brogan - the referee stops the clock and Jacobs gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brogan. Jacobs manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brogan feints and then cracks Jacobs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jacobs down.
Jacobs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brogan's waist but Brogan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jacobs off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brogan cracks the inside of Jacobs's front leg.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brogan - that will leave a mark!
Brogan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jacobs 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.
Nice uppercut lands for Brogan. That snapped Jacobs's head back.
Brandon Jacobs's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Brogan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jacobs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brogan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brogan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brogan.
Brogan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lorenzo Brogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brogan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brogan.
Nice body kick from Brogan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brogan. Jacobs shrugs it off though.
Jacobs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jacobs sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brogan jabs Jacobs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No luck for Jacobs with that takedown attempt.
Brogan fakes the leg kick and cracks Jacobs in the body.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt
and Brogan counters with a nice leg kick.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brogan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brogan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brogan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jacobs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brogan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brogan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jacobs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brogan throws a leg kick which misses Jacobs's front leg but catches the back leg as Jacobs tries to avoid it.
Brogan lands a leg kick that knocks Jacobs off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brogan.
Brogan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brogan throws a nice head kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jacobs is defended easily by Brogan.
Brogan lands with a right hand.
Jacobs throws a jab when Brogan was well out of range.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a takedown but Brogan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jacobs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brogan lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brogan.
Brogan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jacobs takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brogan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brogan duly obliges.
Jacobs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jeez, Brandon Jacobs's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brogan.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brogan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jacobs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brogan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brogan throws a head kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brogan!
Brogan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brogan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jacobs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but Brogan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Brogan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brandon Jacobs's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Brogan scores with a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brogan!
The crowd cheers as Brogan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jacobs doesn't seem phased though.
Brogan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brogan throws a head kick but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs tries for a takedown but Brogan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jacobs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brogan pinned against the cage. Brogan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brogan throws a head kick that Jacobs semi-blocks.
Jacobs takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs gets a double leg takedown into Brogan's guard.
Jacobs trying to control but Brogan is working from the bottom.
Brogan has his feet on Jacobs's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brogan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brogan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jacobs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brogan defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brogan lands a really nice looking cross but Jacobs seems unphased.
Jacobs avoids the head kick by Brogan.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brogan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brogan.
Brogan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jacobs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brogan swivels and escapes.
Brogan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lorenzo Brogan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jacobs is defended easily by Brogan.
Jacobs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jacobs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jacobs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jacobs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt - Brogan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Brogan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jacobs doesn't seem phased though.
Horrible takedown by Jacobs or perhaps it was just good defense by Brogan which made him look bad.
Brogan misses with a head kick.
Jacobs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brogan. Brogan obviously looking to wear him down.
Jacobs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brogan counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brogan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Brogan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brogan scores with a nice strike.
Brogan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jacobs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brogan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brogan scores with a jab. Jacobs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brogan lands the left hand.
Brogan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brogan lands a glancing blow to the side of Jacobs's head.
Brogan lands an overhand right.
Brogan connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brogan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brogan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jacobs's head.
Jacobs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brogan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brogan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jacobs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brogan looks for the body kick but Jacobs saw that one coming.
Brandon Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacobs takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brogan scores with a hook to the body. Jacobs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Brogan as Jacobs shoots in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Brogan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brogan 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 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Brogan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kennedy comes into the arena with MegaDeth - Symphony of Destruction blaring out of the sound system. Black has chosen The Pixies - Hey as his entrance music. 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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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Black!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Black cracks Kennedy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Black.
Kennedy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Black's half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kennedy is trying to control the action in half guard but Black is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kennedy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is looking to escape.
Kennedy thows a huge punch but Black dodges it nicely.
Kennedy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kennedy is trying to work for a kimura but Black is defending well.
Well, if Kennedy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kennedy tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kennedy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Black really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kennedy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Black is looking to control Kennedy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Black avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kennedy trying to control from half guard but Black is working away.
Kennedy is looking to advance position but Black won't allow it.
Kennedy content to control rather than advance.
Kennedy is trying to work for a kimura but Black is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy content to control rather than advance.
Kennedy trying to control from half guard but Black is working away.
Kennedy is looking for a kimura here.
Kennedy wants to free his trapped foot but Black is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Kennedy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kennedy swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
Kennedy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kennedy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Black swivels and escapes.
Black leaves Kennedy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kennedy throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
Kennedy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kennedy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Black swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy fails with the takedown
and Black counters with a nice uppercut.
Kennedy drops his hands momentarily and Black takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Black throws a series of punches but Kennedy moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kennedy.
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Kennedy is just out of range.
Black swinging wildly here.
Kennedy dives in and grabs Black's left leg, looking for a takedown. Black pushes down on Kennedy's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a combination. Kennedy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A combination from Black does no damage.
James Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Black pinned against the cage. Black gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kennedy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Black's waist but Black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kennedy off to one side.
Frank Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kennedy tries for a takedown but Black sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Kennedy with that takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Black. Those never looked like landing.
Kennedy misses with a takedown attempt
and Black counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy throws a hook but Black blocks it.
Black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kennedy's waist but Kennedy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Black off to one side.
Kennedy looks for a takedown but Black sprawls well.
Black defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kennedy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy has a takedown stuffed.
Black tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kennedy swivels and escapes.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Black throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kennedy shoots in looking for a takedown. Black tries to sprawl out of it but Kennedy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Black manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kennedy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Black will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kennedy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Black swivels and escapes.
Kennedy misses with a takedown attempt - Black sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Black lands with a shot to the body.
Black takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kennedy pinned against the cage. Kennedy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kennedy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Black counters with a good low kick that Kennedy was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kennedy throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease.
Kennedy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Black sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
Kennedy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Black counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Black checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kennedy looks for a takedown but Black sprawls well.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black slaps away a takedown attempt from Kennedy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Black lands a jab to the head.
Kennedy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Black leaves Kennedy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frank Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kennedy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kennedy with a poor takedown
and Black counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black misses with a double jab.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Black tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kennedy swivels and escapes.
Kennedy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Black's waist but Black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kennedy off to one side.
Black lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Black.
Kennedy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy shoots in for a double leg but Black sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Black throws a front kick that sends Kennedy stumbling back into the cage.
Black swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kennedy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Black!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy tries to control but Black wriggling away.
Black avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kennedy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kennedy is trying to control here but Black has managed to regain half guard.
Kennedy is trying to control. Black wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Black.
I think Black has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Frank Black!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Moris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Webster has chosen Run to the Hills by Iron Madien as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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19
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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236 lbs
7 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Moris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Webster!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Webster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Webster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Webster tries a head kick but it misses.
Webster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moris swivels and escapes.
Webster leaves Moris with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Webster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Webster takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Moris stops a takedown attempt from Webster.
Travis Moris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Webster.
Moris tries to score a body lock takedown but Webster shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Webster is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Moris is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moris prevents a body shot from Webster.
Webster jumps guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Moris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Moris trying to control but Webster is working from the bottom.
Moris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Moris sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moris is working Webster over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Moris is looking to work some ground and pound but Webster has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moris wants to control from the top but Webster keeps moving.
Moris with a nice head shot there.
Moris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Webster pulls Moris in close to prevent any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moris wants to control from the top but Webster keeps moving.
Moris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Moris drops back looking for a leg! Webster is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Webster manages to kick Moris off! Moris jumps back into Webster's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Moris could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Moris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moris's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Webster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Webster trying to keep a closed guard but Moris is proving a slippery customer.
Webster looks gassed!
Moris wants to control from the top but Webster keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moris's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moris postures up and lands a big shot to Webster's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moris has gone for a leg lock! Webster slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moris's guard.
Moris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Webster must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Webster.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Webster throws a sloppy strike and Moris has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Webster is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Moris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Travis Moris!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Meeoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meeoff comes to the cage accompanied by bodies. Matthews has chosen Disturbed-Conflict as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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212 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
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210 lbs
11 - 9 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Meeoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kevin Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matthews defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Meeoff.
Meeoff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Meeoff throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Matthews takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matthews 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.
Matthews fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Meeoff avoids it really well and circles away.
Kevin Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews throws a jab when Meeoff was well out of range.
Meeoff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Meeoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Matthews.
Meeoff slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meeoff throws a right and a left that Matthews avoids nicely.
Matthews avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matthews lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meeoff circles away quickly and effectively.
Matthews sizes up Meeoff with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Meeoff slips under a jab from Matthews.
Matthews misses with an uppercut. Meeoff saw that one coming.
Meeoff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matthews.
Meeoff moves into range and clinches up with Matthews.
Meeoff tries a body shot but Matthews blocks it.
Meeoff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matthews is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Meeoff gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meeoff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Meeoff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meeoff decides to pull guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Meeoff working a defensive guard but Matthews passes into half guard.
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!
Meeoff preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Meeoff works his way to full guard. Good work.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Meeoff keeps moving.
Meeoff looking for a triangle here. Matthews is fighting it but it looks tight! Meeoff pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Matthews is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Meeoff!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Santi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zion Wainui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wainui has chosen Fatboy Slim - The Rockafeller Skank as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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26
178 lbs
14 - 13 - 1 |
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185 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chris Santi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zion Wainui!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wainui tries to land a front kick but Santi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Santi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wainui sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Santi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Santi misses with a straight right.
Santi misses with a few strikes there.
Wainui keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santi.
Wainui throws a series of punches but Santi avoids them all with ease.
Santi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wainui lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Santi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wainui fakes the leg kick and cracks Santi in the body.
Nice defenses there by Wainui.
Nice cross by Wainui.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Wainui misses
and Santi counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Wainui! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Santi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Santi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waqas Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Po might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Frank Zappa - Muffin Man. Malik is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Final Countdown. Waqas Malik is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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20
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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270 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tong Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waqas Malik!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Malik.
Malik clinches with his opponent.
Malik decides to pull guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Po would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Malik has his foot on Po's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Po works his way back into a safe position though.
Malik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Malik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Po can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Malik has his foot on Po's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Po works his way back into a safe position though.
Po trying to stand up but can't free himself from Malik's guard.
Malik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Po gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Po defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malik has a closed guard, preventing Po from standing up.
Malik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Po trying to stand up but can't free himself from Malik's guard.
Malik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Po is one step ahead there.
Malik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malik throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Malik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Po can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Po has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Malik is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Po stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malik gets tackled into the cage by Po. Po maintains the clinch.
Po pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tong Po is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malik clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malik has Po up against the cage in a clinch.
Po manages to break the clinch.
Po has managed to clinch.
Malik tries to pull guard but Po won't allow it.
Po has Malik pushed against the cage.
Malik is trying to pull guard but Po turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Po comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Waqas Malik has been cut.
Malik is trying to pull guard but Po turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tong Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waqas Malik.
Malik tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Po just stands there and leans against the cage.
Malik is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Po to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Po.
Malik looks gassed!
Malik tries to pull guard but Po holds him up against the cage and eventually Malik drops back down to his feet.
Malik takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malik tries to pull guard but Po won't allow it.
Po lands a nice elbow.
Po connects with a knee to the head.
Po lands an elbow inside that Malik shrugs off.
Malik jumps guard but Po stands there with Malik around his waist. Malik gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Po scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Po lands a nice elbow.
Malik is rocked!
Po manages to break the clinch.
Malik is still on wobbly legs! Can Po finish him?
Po clinches up with Malik and pushes him back against the cage.
Clinched against the cage, Po lands a big elbow that drops Malik! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Malik is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tong Po!
A relieved looking Tong Po thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dong Ming Pak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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29
155 lbs
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158 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Hunt!
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, Dong Ming Pak!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pak doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hunt misses with a two punch combination.
Pak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hunt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hunt throws a body kick that misses.
Pak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hunt counters with a thumping low kick.
Pak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunt can pounce on him.
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pak drives through with a takedown into Hunt's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hunt wants to stand and escape but Pak is having none of it.
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!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Pak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hunt wants to stand and escape but Pak is having none of it.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Pak from controlling successfully.
Pak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunt's guard.
Pak wants to take a breather but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt pushes Pak off looking to stand but Pak dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pak with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hunt is trying to stand.
Pak wants to free his trapped foot but Hunt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hunt is staying active underneath Pak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hunt is looking to escape.
Pak wants to pass to mount but Hunt is defending the position.
Pak is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hunt!
Hunt is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Pak looking to secure an arm triangle but Hunt defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Pak tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pak is working for a guillotine from mount but Hunt frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pak fails to advance to Hunt's back.
Hunt is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hunt stops Pak from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Ming Pak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunt as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Pak or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunt which made him look bad.
Pak doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hunt counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mike Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong Ming Pak.
Pak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hunt defends it nicely.
Hunt throws a head kick that Pak semi-blocks.
Pak shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hunt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pak is breathing heavily.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet but Pak is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pak trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Pak wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Pak passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hunt is not content to let Pak control the position.
Hunt sneaks out the side door and pushes Pak away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Mike Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pak tries for a takedown but Hunt circles away easily
and Hunt counters with a three punch combo that has Pak backing up. Pak nods at Hunt to acknowledge the strikes.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt misses with a double jab.
Pak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hunt counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pak with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunt.
Pak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hunt sprawls well. Hunt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pak gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pak tries for a takedown but Hunt circles away easily
and Hunt counters with a three punch combo that has Pak backing up. Pak nods at Hunt to acknowledge the strikes.
Hunt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pak back to the cage. Hunt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hunt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pak.
Pak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pak blocks a head kick by Hunt.
Hunt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pak. Pak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunt counters with a three punch combo that has Pak backing up. Pak nods at Hunt to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pak tries for a takedown but Hunt circles away easily
and Hunt counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt with a hook.
Good leg kick by Hunt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hunt connects with a high kick.
Pak dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
Pak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Pak's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hunt dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hunt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pak with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Pak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Pak's head.
Hunt scores with a kick to the body.
Pak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mike Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong Ming Pak.
A punch combination from Hunt misses.
Pak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt cracks Pak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hunt lands a nice looking body kick.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Pak shoots and misses
and Hunt counters with a low kick, right behind Pak 's knee.
Pak fails with the takedown
and Pak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pak fails with the takedown.
Hunt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunt scores with a one two! Pak had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Pak moves out of range easily.
Pak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunt is fending him off so far but Pak persists. Nope, Hunt circles away and we're back to standing.
Pak moves out of range of the body kick from Hunt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pak shoots in and drives through. Hunt sprawls well.
Hunt lands a head kick!
Pak misses with a takedown attempt - Hunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hunt looks to land a combination. Pak sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mike Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt cracks the inside of Pak's front leg.
Hunt lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunt throws a right and a left that Pak avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pak fails with the takedown
and Hunt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pak with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunt counters with a low kick, right behind Pak 's knee.
Hunt swinging wildly here.
Pak takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pak misses with a takedown attempt
and Hunt counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hunt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hunt!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Len Nicodemo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heath Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicodemo comes into the arena with Thé à la Menthe / La Caution - Instrumental blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
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162 lbs
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Len Nicodemo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Heath Smith!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicodemo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nicodemo tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Smith throws the left hand but Nicodemo avoids the punch easily.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Nicodemo pushes him off.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Nicodemo circles away.
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nicodemo up against the cage.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nicodemo backwards.
Nicodemo presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicodemo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Nicodemo.
A hook to the body from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicodemo wants to break free but Smith has control.
Nicodemo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicodemo is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Nicodemo into the cage.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Nicodemo's head.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicodemo is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicodemo uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nicodemo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with a body punch.
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!
Smith misses with a body punch.
Nicodemo wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
A short right from Smith.
Nicodemo tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
Nicodemo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith prevents a body shot from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith prevents Nicodemo from breaking the clinch.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicodemo.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Nicodemo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Nicodemo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicodemo controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Nicodemo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith presses Nicodemo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nicodemo is trying to stall.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicodemo misses with a punch to the body.
Smith is working Nicodemo over against the cage.
Nicodemo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicodemo tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Nicodemo misses with a body punch.
Nicodemo slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Heath Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nicodemo slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nicodemo keeps the fight on the outside.
Nicodemo tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nicodemo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Nicodemo misses with a punch to the body.
Nicodemo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Nicodemo misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith tries to work over Nicodemo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Nicodemo misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith cracks Nicodemo with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicodemo.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Nicodemo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heath Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nicodemo!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smith throwing strikes here but Nicodemo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nicodemo is trying to escape the mount.
Smith wants to control the pace but Nicodemo is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicodemo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nicodemo is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Nicodemo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Smith.
Smith sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smith throws some wild stikes that Nicodemo manages to avoid easily.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids the attempt from Nicodemo to control.
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!
Nicodemo is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Nicodemo is in trouble!
Smith avoids the attempt from Nicodemo to control.
Nicodemo blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
Smith landing shots from mount.
Nicodemo holds on, trying desperately to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith has hold of Nicodemo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nicodemo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Smith swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nicodemo is now in Smith's guard. A big mistake from Smith there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nicodemo cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nicodemo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nicodemo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Nicodemo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nicodemo wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicodemo throws out the jab.
Smith rushes Nicodemo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nicodemo or not.
A hook to the body from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nicodemo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicodemo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nicodemo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith wants to stall.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nicodemo backwards.
Smith wants to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Nicodemo is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nicodemo lands a left hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nicodemo as Smith tries to tie him up.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicodemo.
Heath Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Heath Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Nicodemo controls the action.
Nicodemo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicodemo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Smith blocking some punches.
Nicodemo wants to break free but Smith has control.
Nicodemo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nicodemo or not.
Nicodemo tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith tries a body shot but Nicodemo blocks it.
Nicodemo manages to break the clinch.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nicodemo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicodemo gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nicodemo wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith wants to control from the top but Nicodemo keeps moving.
Len Nicodemo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Nicodemo is keeping the position.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heath Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heath Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heath Smith!
After winning the bout, Heath Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dilbert Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes comes to the cage accompanied by The Black Wings of Apocalypse. Chavez has chosen When Worlds Colide by Powerman 5000 as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Dilbert Chavez enters the cage!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lincoln Hayes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dilbert Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes takes one to the chin there.
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Hayes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chavez is trying to defend but Hayes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hayes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chavez keeps working.
Chavez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chavez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hayes is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hayes in particular looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lincoln Hayes just wasn't active enough.
Hayes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hayes throws a hook but Chavez avoids it easily.
Chavez throws a hook but Hayes avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chavez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hayes shoots in and drives through. Chavez sprawls well.
Hayes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chavez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chavez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Hayes misses.
Chavez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hayes swivels and escapes.
Chavez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hayes counters with a straight right hand.
Hayes cracks Chavez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chavez's corner calls for a 1-2. Chavez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hayes. That's going to slow Chavez down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Hayes.
The fighters circling - Hayes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hayes shoots in for a double leg but Chavez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chavez misses with a looping right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hayes.
Chavez throws a poor cross that misses
and Hayes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chavez thinking.
Hayes slips a jab from Chavez.
Chavez throws a chopping leg kick but Hayes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hayes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hayes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hayes.
Hayes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hayes scores with a kick to the body.
Hayes misses with a looping right.
Hayes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lincoln Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dilbert Chavez.
Hayes lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Hayes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hayes moves into the clinch.
Chavez is trying to break free.
Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hayes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hayes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hayes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hayes lands a shoulder strike.
Hayes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hayes is leaning against Chavez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hayes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chavez prevents it.
Hayes is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes works on Chavez's body with a couple of short punches.
Hayes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hayes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hayes working aggressively here.
A short left from Hayes.
Hayes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chavez prevents a body shot from Hayes.
Hayes stalling against the cage.
Hayes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez has had enough of the clinch but Hayes keeps him there for the moment.
Chavez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez throws a hook but Hayes blocks it.
Hayes lands a jab to the head.
Chavez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chavez throws a right hand that misses
and Hayes counters with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hayes blocks a leg kick.
Hayes throws out a loose jab but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chavez misses with a hook. Hayes ducked under it nicely.
Chavez shoots and misses
and Hayes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chavez's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez checks a leg kick.
Hayes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hayes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chavez misses with a hook.
Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hayes.
Hayes misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Hayes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chavez doesn't seem phased though.
Chavez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hayes can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hayes, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice shot by Hayes.
Hayes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Hayes slips the punch.
Hayes connects with a solid leg kick.
Hayes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hayes. Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chavez thows a body shot but no joy.
Chavez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayes darts in and clinches Chavez up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Hayes.
Chavez prevents a body shot from Hayes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Hayes dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chavez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hayes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hayes throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Hayes tenderised Chavez's leg. Chavez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hayes misses with a takedown attempt - Chavez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hayes ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Hayes throws a head kick but Chavez moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hayes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chavez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chavez postures up.
Chavez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chavez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chavez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chavez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chavez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Hayes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chavez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chavez throwing strikes from guard but Hayes blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chavez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chavez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chavez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayes is keeping the position for now.
Chavez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chavez throws and elbow that misses. Hayes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chavez's guard. Nice move by Hayes!
Chavez is trying to keep Hayes in close.
Chavez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dilbert Chavez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hayes throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
That kick from Hayes tenderised Chavez's leg. Chavez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chavez avoids the head kick by Hayes.
Chavez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hayes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hayes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Chavez throws a hook but Hayes avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hayes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hayes throws a wild body kick that Chavez sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dilbert Chavez really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
An inside leg kick from Chavez misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hayes.
Chavez fails with a takedown attempt.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hayes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chavez is trying to ground and pound but Hayes uses the momentary lack of control by Chavez to regain half guard.
Chavez prevents Hayes from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hayes's head.
Chavez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chavez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hayes works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chavez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hayes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chavez is one step ahead there.
Hayes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavez tries to advance position but instead Hayes slips a leg back in to half guard.
Hayes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chavez.
Chavez thows a huge punch but Hayes dodges it nicely.
Chavez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chavez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Chavez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hayes defending well though.
Chavez prevents Hayes from improving his position.
Chavez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chavez looks to land a strike but Hayes avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Chavez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hayes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chavez throws a strike but Hayes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez looking to control.
Chavez seems keen to control Hayes's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chavez wants to hit a switch here but Hayes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chavez there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dilbert Chavez dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Hayes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chavez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hayes on the side of the head.
Hayes delivers a nice body kick.
Hayes misses with a hook
and Chavez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chavez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hayes throws out a leg kick but Chavez moves out of range and Hayes only half commits.
Lincoln Hayes is winning the standup battle so far.
Chavez misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
and Hayes counters with an outside leg kick.
Chavez jabs Hayes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chavez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hayes circles away.
Hayes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chavez.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hayes.
Hayes throws a jab when Chavez was well out of range.
Hayes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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 two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez throws the left hand but Hayes avoids the punch easily.
Hayes throws a hook but Chavez blocks it.
Hayes throws a sloppy head kick and Chavez moves out of range easily.
Hayes cracks the inside of Chavez's front leg.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chavez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chavez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez working the head and body with strikes.
Hayes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chavez.
Chavez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hayes is looking for a sweep. Chavez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chavez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chavez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hayes is trying to maintain the position but Chavez is very close to passing his half guard.
Chavez throwing shots but Hayes is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is not content to let Chavez control the position.
Chavez content to control rather than advance.
Dilbert Chavez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hayes manages to get to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chavez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hayes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dilbert Chavez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chavez 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 47:48
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dilbert Chavez!
Dilbert Chavez is the new featherweight champion!
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