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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barich Fendsor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by City and Colour - Comin' Home. Dallas Green could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Barich Fendsor's chin.
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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
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dallas Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barich Fendsor!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fendsor throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Green is looking to score with low kicks.
Green tries to score with a low kick but Fendsor moves his leg out of the way.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Green checks a leg kick.
Green throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Green on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fendsor lands with a shot to the body.
Fendsor shoots in and gets a takedown into Green's guard.
Green trying to control the position.
Fendsor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fendsor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Green keeping full guard, as Fendsor tries to pass.
Green is pulling down on Fendsor's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fendsor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fendsor passes Green's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fendsor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Green defends it well.
Green trying to control from the bottom.
Fendsor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fendsor is keen to just control but Green is a slippery customer.
Fendsor trying to control the pace.
Green keeping hold of Fendsor's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fendsor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Barich Fendsor.
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Fendsor checks a low kick from Green.
Green fails to land with a series of punches.
Green throws a head kick but Fendsor moves out of range.
Fendsor misses with a series of wild punches.
Green scores with a jab.
Green throws a low kick but Fendsor moves out of range easily.
Green tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Green as he checks the leg kick.
Green avoids the body shot from Fendsor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green throws a head kick but Fendsor moves out of range.
Green thows a leg kick but Fendsor checks it
and Fendsor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fendsor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some wild striking there from Fendsor.
A big left from Green misses.
Nice shot lands for Fendsor.
Green misses with an attempted mid kick.
Green misses with a body kick.
Green shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fendsor eats them both and turns towards Green to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fendsor is looking to land body kicks.
Fendsor works the jab nicely.
Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fendsor scores with a hook.
Fendsor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fendsor avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Green takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fendsor wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.
Green swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Green thows a body shot but no joy.
Green tries to clinch but Fendsor is having none of it.
Fendsor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green avoids a kick to the body.
Green connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Fendsor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fendsor misses with an uppercut.
Fendsor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fendsor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Green is looking to score with low kicks.
Green comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Green scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Green looks for the body kick but Fendsor saw that one coming.
Fendsor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Green walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fendsor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Green blocks a head kick by Fendsor.
Green throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fendsor.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Green lands with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fendsor finds it's way round the side to connect with Green's head.
Green throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fendsor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Green checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barich Fendsor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fendsor ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Green connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fendsor momentarily.
Green throws a leg kick
and Fendsor counters with a good low kick that Green was not able to check.
Fendsor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fendsor moves out of range of the strikes.
Green checks a low kick from Fendsor.
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Green.
Fendsor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fendsor.
Fendsor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fendsor checks it well.
Green throws a head kick that misses.
Fendsor moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
Green throws an overhand right that lands on Fendsor's shoulder, as Fendsor tries to avoid the shot.
Green on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fendsor. Fendsor obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Fendsor.
Fendsor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Green lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Green scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fendsor thows a body shot but no joy.
Fendsor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Green plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Green misses with a body kick.
Fendsor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fendsor misses with a head kick.
Green jabs at Fendsor's body.
Fendsor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Green gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Green throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Green scores with a sloppy right hand. Fendsor should have avoided that one.
Green will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Green misses with the combination.
Fendsor scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fendsor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fendsor quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Fendsor but it's paid off an Green is forced to tap! Nice work by Fendsor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barich Fendsor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Louis St Laurent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Grayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grayson has chosen Crazy Train by Ozzy Osborne as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Marcus Grayson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Louis St Laurent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcus Grayson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Laurent lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grayson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
St Laurent swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St Laurent fails with an attempt to clinch.
St Laurent throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
St Laurent throws a leg kick which misses Grayson's front leg but catches the back leg as Grayson tries to avoid it.
St Laurent tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grayson was well out of range. Poor timing from St Laurent.
St Laurent misses with a body kick.
Grayson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Grayson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grayson misses with a body shot.
St Laurent throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grayson was covering up waiting for the punch and St Laurent finishes the takedown easily into guard.
St Laurent trying to control but Grayson is working from the bottom.
St Laurent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grayson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson has his foot on St Laurent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. St Laurent works his way back into a safe position though.
Grayson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
St Laurent postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
St Laurent throws a strike but Grayson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
St Laurent throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
St Laurent keeping moving, preventing Grayson from controlling successfully.
St Laurent controls Grayson momentarily but Grayson frees himself.
Grayson chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayson passes St Laurent's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grayson wants to pass the guard but St Laurent is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grayson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. St Laurent defending well though.
St Laurent looking for submissions off his back.
Grayson throwing shots but St Laurent is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grayson lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Laurent wants to control but Grayson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grayson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
St Laurent has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grayson is working away from the top position though.
St Laurent is refusing to be controlled, as Grayson sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grayson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
St Laurent looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grayson throws a strike but St Laurent avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Grayson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
St Laurent looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grayson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson throws a big elbow that misses.
Grayson landing with the ground and pound.
St Laurent throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
St Laurent keeping full guard, as Grayson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Laurent escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grayson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
St Laurent is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Laurent wants to hit a switch here but Grayson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for St Laurent there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Louis St Laurent will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A left lands for St Laurent.
St Laurent tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Grayson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St Laurent misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Grayson misses the target.
Grayson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Grayson scores with a decent looking hook.
St Laurent is looking to clinch.
St Laurent uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grayson.
Nice shot by Grayson.
St Laurent staying out of range there.
St Laurent lands with a good body shot.
St Laurent tries to clinch up.
St Laurent misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson thows a left - swing and a miss!
St Laurent misses the jab.
A nice combination there by St Laurent.
St Laurent thows a left - swing and a miss!
St Laurent scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grayson lands a nice leg kick that just misses St Laurent's sensitive parts.
St Laurent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St Laurent shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grayson counters with a nice body kick.
Grayson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Louis St Laurent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Laurent looks for the body kick but Grayson saw that one coming.
Grayson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Laurent was well out of range. Poor timing from Grayson.
St Laurent misses with a jab to the body
and Grayson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grayson lands a nice hook to St Laurent's body. St Laurent takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Laurent fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grayson sprawls well initially but St Laurent persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Louis St Laurent overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grayson looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grayson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grayson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. St Laurent defends it easily.
Grayson throws his legs up looking for a submission but St Laurent uses it to pass to side control.
St Laurent working away.
Grayson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St Laurent scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayson can't do much from the bottom here.
St Laurent working the ground and pound.
St Laurent sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grayson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Grayson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but St Laurent wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
St Laurent trying to control the position but Grayson is working away.
Grayson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
St Laurent wants to control but Grayson is keeping him busy.
Grayson is positioning himself well to prevent St Laurent advancing to mount.
Grayson is looking for a sweep. St Laurent is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grayson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St Laurent pulls his head out easily.
St Laurent seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grayson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent moves nicely into side control.
St Laurent sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grayson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Grayson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grayson wants to improve his position but St Laurent is controlling well.
Grayson is pressing down on St Laurent's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
St Laurent loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
St Laurent advances to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grayson tries to roll over but St Laurent keeps him under control.
St Laurent wants to control but Grayson is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Louis St Laurent will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
St Laurent gets a takedown into half guard.
St Laurent throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grayson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grayson is trying to maintain the position but St Laurent is very close to passing his half guard.
Grayson is looking to improve his position.
St Laurent scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Grayson won't allow St Laurent to pass to mount.
Grayson trying to control but St Laurent postures up.
St Laurent passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson tries to hold on but St Laurent postures up.
Grayson is trying desperately to improve position.
Grayson is bucking up trying to escape but St Laurent cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Grayson can't escape the position.
Grayson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grayson tries to hold on but St Laurent postures up.
Grayson working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent landing shots from mount.
Grayson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grayson is looking to improve his position but St Laurent isn't that keen on the idea.
St Laurent lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Laurent pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Grayson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Louis St Laurent is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grayson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
St Laurent stands up from Grayson's guard - St Laurent perhaps looking for a knockout.
Grayson lands with a hook. St Laurent tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grayson ducks right into an uppercut from St Laurent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grayson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grayson. St Laurent does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Laurent instigates a clinch.
Grayson is trying to break the clinch but St Laurent has him pressed against the cage.
Grayson scores with a shoulder strike.
Marcus Grayson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grayson misses with a body punch.
Grayson tries a body shot but St Laurent blocks it.
St Laurent throws a head punch that misses.
St Laurent misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Grayson fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Grayson fails to land.
Grayson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
St Laurent tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent blocks a body shot from Grayson.
Grayson working aggressively here.
Grayson lands a nice uppercut.
Grayson has a couple of punches blocked by St Laurent.
St Laurent blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grayson tries to circle away but St Laurent has him pinned against the cage.
Grayson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grayson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St Laurent swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grayson lands a left hand.
Grayson 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.
Grayson can't break the clinch.
St Laurent looking to throw knees to the head but Grayson is blocking nicely.
Grayson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Louis St Laurent.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for St Laurent, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis St Laurent!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adis Tankov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Sublime - Santaria. This should be fireworks!
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World class 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
24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adis Tankov!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tankov throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Tankov only half commits.
Sanchez digs a good hook to Tankov's body.
Tankov thows a body kick. Sanchez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Xavier Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tankov throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tankov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tankov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tankov throws a chopping leg kick but Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tankov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tankov!
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Tankov.
A good leg kick by Sanchez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Tankov tenderised Sanchez's leg. Sanchez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanchez fakes the leg kick and cracks Tankov in the body.
Tankov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tankov scores with a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Tankov is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tankov's guard.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Tankov is retaining full guard.
Sanchez won't allow Tankov to sweep him here.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Tankov is keeping the position.
Sanchez trying to control but Tankov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tankov is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tankov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tankov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tankov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tankov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sanchez is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Tankov postures up.
Sanchez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tankov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sanchez is looking to sweep but instead, Tankov has passed into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez wants to control but Tankov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Tankov drops back looking for a leg! Sanchez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanchez manages to kick Tankov off! Tankov jumps back into Sanchez's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tankov wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling his posture from full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tankov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Xavier Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice cross by Sanchez.
Tankov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Tankov moves out of range.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Tankov.
Tankov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sanchez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tankov momentarily.
It looks like Adis Tankov has been cut.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Tankov's ribs.
Tankov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sanchez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tankov.
Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanchez moves out of range of the leg kick from Tankov.
Tankov thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sanchez!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tankov throws a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Tankov clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankov pushes off an throws an elbow but Sanchez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tankov looking to slow down the pace here.
Tankov misses with a knee to the head.
Tankov working hard to break the clinch.
Tankov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tankov throws an elbow that misses.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Tankov.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez working hard to break the clinch.
Tankov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sanchez up against the cage.
Tankov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tankov misses with a knee to the head.
Tankov trying to stall but Sanchez improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez gets through Tankov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tankov pushes off an throws an elbow but Sanchez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Tankov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Tankov controls the action.
Tankov blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Tankov blocking some punches.
Tankov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tankov blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tankov backwards.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tankov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tankov backwards.
Tankov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez avoiding damage.
Tankov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanchez stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankov prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Tankov blocks it.
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Tankov checks a low kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adis Tankov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanchez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sanchez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tankov throws a front kick aimed at Sanchez's knee but Sanchez avoids it well.
Tankov moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Tankov.
Tankov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Tankov's head but Tankov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tankov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Xavier Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Tankov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanchez but Sanchez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tankov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tankov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tankov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Tankov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Sanchez.
Sanchez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanchez wants it to stay on the feet.
Sanchez throws a wild body kick that Tankov sees coming a mile off.
Tankov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez swings for the body but Tankov moves out of range.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Tankov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Sanchez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adis Tankov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez throws a push kick but Tankov slaps the foot to one side.
Tankov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Tankov has control of the leg.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Tankov tries to pass.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tankov wants to stand but Sanchez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez has control of Tankov's left arm, preventing Tankov from doing any damage.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tankov thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
Good work by Tankov as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tankov tries to land a leg kick but Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
Tankov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanchez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tankov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range and Tankov settles back down.
Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tankov throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tankov throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tankov throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tankov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanchez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tankov on the side of the head.
Sanchez thows a leg kick but Tankov checks it
and Tankov counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Tankov.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Tankov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tankov checks a low kick from Sanchez.
Tankov tries to work over Sanchez's front leg with a kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez is looking to slow Tankov down with leg kicks.
Sanchez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tankov is out of range and Sanchez settles back down.
Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Tankov's knee but Tankov avoids it well.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from Tankov is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tankov connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tankov misses with a body kick.
Sanchez throws a wild body kick that Tankov sees coming a mile off.
Tankov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanchez gets tackled into the cage by Tankov. Tankov maintains the clinch.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tankovs head.
Tankov tries to land a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks with his arms.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tankovs head.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tankov is keeping busy.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Tankov has double underhooks.
Adis Tankov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch but Tankov keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tankov.
Sanchez blocks an elbow strike.
Xavier Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tankov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tankov trying to control the position but instead, Sanchez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tankov into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adis Tankov.
I think Sanchez 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Sanchez!
Xavier Sanchez made sure to mention his sponsor, Hellbent in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Leeroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Tuten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leeroy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Boondocks Theme Song. Tuten has chosen Whoa as his entrance music. Bruce Leeroy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Leeroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Tuten!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leeroy throws a sloppy head kick and Tuten moves out of range easily.
Tuten moves out of range of the body kick.
Tuten getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bruce Leeroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tuten!
Tuten misses the shot to the body.
Tuten throws a push kick but Leeroy slaps the foot to one side.
Tuten connects with a body shot.
Tuten misses with a low kick.
Tuten blocks the body kick.
Leeroy moves out of range of the body kick from Tuten.
A head kick misses from Leeroy.
Tuten connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tuten looks to land a right hand but Leeroy moved out of range.
Leeroy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tuten checks it well.
That kick from Tuten tenderised Leeroy's leg. Leeroy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leeroy misses with a low kick.
A big right from Leeroy misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeroy throws out a leg kick but Tuten moves out of range and Leeroy only half commits.
Tuten tries to bum rush Leeroy with a series of wild strikes but Leeroy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leeroy throws a solid leg kick but Tuten takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leeroy.
Donk. Leeroy catches Tuten right on the button with a cross.
Leeroy is looking to slow Tuten down with leg kicks.
Leeroy checks a leg kick.
Leeroy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Leeroy throws a hook to the side of Tuten's head but Tuten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leeroy motions for Tuten to come forward. Leeroy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leeroy throws a shot from downtown. Tuten moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Leeroy.
Tuten misses the shot to the body.
Tuten throws a jab but it's blocked by Leeroy.
Leeroy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tuten eats them both and turns towards Leeroy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuten connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tuten takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tuten attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Leeroy moves out of range of the strikes.
Leeroy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tuten pinned against the cage. Tuten gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Leeroy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tuten throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tuten swings widly with a right hand
and Leeroy counters with a good, hard body kick but Tuten shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick from Tuten misses.
Leeroy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tuten's sensitive parts.
Tuten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tuten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leeroy.
Leeroy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tuten is fending him off so far but Leeroy persists. Nope, Tuten circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tuten moves away.
Leeroy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leeroy misses with a wild body shot.
Tuten looks to score with a jab to the body but Leeroy is just out of range.
Tuten throws a leg kick but Leeroy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tuten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leeroy can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Tuten there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Leeroy throws a hook but Tuten avoids it easily.
Tuten cracks a nice hook into Leeroy's ribs.
Leeroy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tuten lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leeroy, right into the meat.
Leeroy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tuten tries to move into range but Leeroy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leeroy takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuten tries a head kick but it misses.
Tuten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tuten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leeroy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tuten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leeroy.
Tuten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tuten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tuten blocks a head kick by Leeroy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tuten tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leeroy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tuten lands a leg kick that knocks Leeroy off balance momentarily.
Leeroy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bruce Leeroy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Leeroy throws the kick towards the body but Tuten avoids it.
Leeroy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tuten is able to avoid easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Leeroy.
Leeroy throws a hook but Tuten blocks it.
Leeroy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leeroy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tuten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tuten misses with a looping right.
Tuten lands a high kick!
Leeroy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leeroy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuten.
Leeroy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tuten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tuten darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leeroy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tuten misses with an uppercut. Leeroy saw that one coming.
Tuten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leeroy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuten walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Leeroy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tuten throws a push kick but Leeroy slaps the foot to one side.
Tuten lands with a cross.
Leeroy throws a head kick but Tuten moves out of range.
Leeroy thows a body shot but no joy.
Tuten takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tuten scoring well with a low kick there.
Tuten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Leeroy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Leeroy misses with a looping left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tuten checks a leg kick.
Leeroy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tuten avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from Leeroy misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leeroy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tuten.
Leeroy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leeroy blocks a head kick by Tuten.
Leeroy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tuten throws a lazy right hand but Leeroy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leeroy throws a leg kick but Tuten moved away.
Crunch! Leeroy slams his shin into Tuten's torso.
Leeroy looks to land a right hand but Tuten moved out of range.
Leeroy works Tuten's body with a nice hook.
Leeroy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tuten is out of range and Leeroy settles back down.
Tuten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy moves away from the strike by Tuten.
Tuten tried to score with a low kick but Leeroy checks it.
Tuten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tuten throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leeroy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tuten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leeroy tries to land a leg kick but Tuten saw it coming and moves away.
Leeroy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tuten's head.
Leeroy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tuten moves forwards but Leeroy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leeroy just misses with a punch to the body.
Tuten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Leeroy checks it well.
Leeroy misses with a leg kick
and Tuten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leeroy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tuten on the side of the head.
Leeroy thumps Tuten with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leeroy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leeroy wants to slow Tuten down by chopping away at his legs.
Tuten tries to move into range but Leeroy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Tuten.
Leeroy throws a shot from downtown. Tuten moves away and avoids it.
Leeroy lands a nice hook to Tuten's body. Tuten takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tuten punishes Leeroy's body with a nice straight punch.
Leeroy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Horrible takedown by Leeroy or perhaps it was just good defense by Tuten which made him look bad.
Leeroy throws the kick towards the body but Tuten avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leeroy lands a leg kick that knocks Tuten off balance momentarily.
Tuten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leeroy was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Leeroy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Leeroy moves out of range of the body kick from Tuten.
Tuten just misses with a punch to the body.
Tuten misses the shot to the body.
Leeroy throws a poor cross that misses
and Tuten counters with a nice leg kick.
Leeroy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leeroy scores with a leg kick.
Leeroy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tuten.
Tuten avoids the body shot from Leeroy.
Tuten lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Leeroy misses.
Good shot there by Tuten.
Leeroy tests Tuten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Tuten misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Tuten.
Leeroy scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leeroy, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Tuten.
Leeroy throws a sloppy body shot
and Tuten counters with a good low kick that Leeroy was not able to check.
Leeroy throws a sloppy head kick and Tuten moves out of range easily.
Leeroy connects with a leg kick. Tuten looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tuten avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leeroy is looking to land body kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tuten crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Leeroy - the referee stops the clock and Tuten gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Leeroy. Tuten manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tuten walks into a jab.
Tuten looks to score with a jab to the body but Leeroy is just out of range.
Tuten throws a nice looking combination but Leeroy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Terry Tuten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tuten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leeroy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tuten.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leeroy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tuten.
Tuten takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body kick from Leeroy.
Tuten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leeroy was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuten.
Tuten misses the shot to the body.
Leeroy connects with a body shot that sends Tuten's belly button to the back.
Tuten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leeroy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Tuten misses.
Leeroy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leeroy moves out of range of the leg kick from Tuten.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bruce Leeroy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leeroy connects with a body shot that sends Tuten's belly button to the back.
Leeroy scoring well with a low kick there.
Leeroy checks a low kick from Tuten.
Leeroy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leeroy cracks Tuten with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tuten takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tuten has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Leeroy.
Leeroy lands a jab to Tuten's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Leeroy.
Leeroy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tuten. Tuten circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tuten lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tuten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leeroy.
Tuten misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuten throws a sloppy body shot
and Leeroy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tuten's knee momentarily.
Leeroy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leeroy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tuten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leeroy throws a chopping leg kick but Tuten manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leeroy checks a leg kick nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Leeroy. Tuten shrugs it off though.
Leeroy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Leeroy.
Leeroy throws out a leg kick but Tuten moves out of range and Leeroy only half commits.
Tuten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leeroy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tuten on the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leeroy.
Tuten connects with a body shot that sends Leeroy's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Leeroy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leeroy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Leeroy!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bruce Leeroy waved his t-shirt featuring Firebird Designs's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Terell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Zuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Terell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Amir Zuka!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zuka on the side of the head.
Mason Terell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Terell blocks a head kick by Zuka.
Zuka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zuka.
Zuka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Terell throws a body punch but Zuka moves out of range.
Terell checks a leg kick.
Terell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zuka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zuka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Terell looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuka is just out of range.
Zuka slips under a jab.
Terell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zuka sprawls well. Zuka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Terell gets slowly back to his feet.
Zuka is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuka tries to work over Terell's front leg with a kick but Terell checks it.
Zuka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Terell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terell looks to land a right hand but Zuka moved out of range.
Zuka tries to clinch there but Terell circles away.
Terell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zuka counters with a nice leg kick.
Terell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuka was well out of range. Poor timing from Terell.
Terell gets a takedown into half guard.
Terell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zuka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Terell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Terell is thwarting Zuka's attempts to control the position.
Terell is trying to work for a kimura but Zuka is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terell is trying to control the action in half guard but Zuka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Terell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zuka is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terell throws a strike but Zuka avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Terell stands up and waves to Zuka to follow him.
Terell misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zuka throws a leg kick that misses.
Zuka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zuka tries to land a front kick but Terell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Terell is looking to wear down Zuka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Terell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Terell lands in his opponent's guard.
Terell won't allow Zuka to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terell postures up.
Terell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Terell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Donk. Terell catches Zuka right on the button with a cross.
Terell checks a low kick from Zuka.
Terell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zuka doesn't seem bothered though.
Terell's corner calls for a 1-2. Terell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zuka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Terell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Terell. Those never looked like landing.
Zuka lands with a kick to the ribs.
Terell lands with a shot to the body.
Terell throws a nice looking combination but Zuka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zuka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Terell connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Terell.
Mason Terell is winning the standup battle so far.
Zuka staying out of range there.
Zuka connects with an inside leg kick.
Zuka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Terell moves out of range as Zuka throws a body kick.
Terell throws a shot from downtown. Zuka moves away and avoids it.
Terell throws a right hand that Zuka ducks under and follows up with a left that Zuka also avoids with ease.
Zuka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Terell avoids the head kick by Zuka.
Zuka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Terell.
Zuka throws a head kick but Terell moves out of range.
Terell checks a leg kick.
Zuka tries to close the distance and clinch but Terell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terell shoots in looking for a takedown but Zuka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Terell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zuka is looking to chop away at Terell's legs.
Terell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terell won't allow Zuka to get back to his feet.
Terell is stalling in the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Terell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Terell preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terell advances position into side control!
Terell throws a strike aimed at the side of Zuka's head but Zuka avoids it well.
Zuka can't do much from the bottom here.
Terell misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Terell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zuka has escaped the position, nice work there.
Terell in side control, throwing shots but Zuka defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Terell in the domination position with Zuka hanging on.
Terell tries for a kimura but Zuka is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Terell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mason Terell will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Zuka walks into a left hand.
Zuka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zuka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terell.
Terell misses with a straight right.
Zuka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zuka defending well as Terell loads up on a big left hand.
Zuka slips a jab from Terell.
Terell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zuka. Zuka obviously looking to wear him down.
Terell throws a looping overhand right but Zuka ducks down to avoid it.
Zuka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Terell takes a swing at Zuka's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terell blocks a head kick by Zuka.
Terell misses the shot to the body.
Terell blocks the body kick.
Terell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zuka moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zuka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terell. Zuka does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zuka.
Zuka slaps away a takedown attempt from Terell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Terell scores with a hook.
Terell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Terell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Terell throws an off balance right hand
and Zuka counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Terell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zuka throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Terell takes a swing at Zuka's ribcage but misses.
Zuka lands a leg kick that knocks Terell off balance momentarily.
Terell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zuka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Good work by Terell as he checks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zuka, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuka throws a chopping leg kick but Terell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Terell throws a body punch but Zuka moves out of range.
Mason Terell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Terell fails with a takedown attempt.
Zuka tries to land a leg kick but Terell saw it coming and moves away.
Zuka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Terell, pushing him back against the cage.
Amir Zuka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zuka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zuka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Mason Terell has been cut.
Zuka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Terell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Terell goes for a takedown attempt but Zuka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Terell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zuka manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terell postures up in Zuka's guard and throws a big left but Zuka blocks it.
Zuka controls Terell momentarily but Terell frees himself.
Zuka keeping moving, preventing Terell from controlling successfully.
Mason Terell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Terell postures up in Zuka's guard and throws a big left but Zuka blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amir Zuka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Terell 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Amir Zuka!
A victorious Amir Zuka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ima Yerface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yerface comes to the cage accompanied by In Flames - Like You Better Dead. Tyson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thriller Indiano. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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214 lbs
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26
223 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ima Yerface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yerface with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yerface misses with a series of wild punches.
Yerface is looking to slow Tyson down with leg kicks.
Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyson lands a jab.
Tyson tries to keep at a distance but Yerface has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tyson'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.
Tyson avoids a wild elbow strike from Yerface.
The referee calls for Yerface to work.
Yerface misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Yerface.
Yerface's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyson slips under a jab from Yerface.
Yerface connects with an inside leg kick.
Yerface throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyson.
Tyson misses the jab.
Yerface wants to clinch up but Tyson keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Tyson misses its intended target.
Yerface throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ima Yerface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yerface throws a head kick that misses.
Tyson drops his hands momentarily and Yerface takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yerface - that will leave a mark!
Tyson moves forwards but Yerface connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yerface looks to land a right hand but Tyson moved out of range.
Yerface chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yerface bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yerface lands a nice hook to Tyson's body. Tyson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yerface avoids the head kick by Tyson.
Tyson throws a head kick but Yerface moves out of range.
Yerface is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yerface looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yerface throws an overhand right that lands on Tyson's shoulder, as Tyson tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson takes one on the button.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yerface.
Yerface throws a shot from downtown. Tyson moves away and avoids it.
Yerface looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yerface throws the kick towards the body but Tyson avoids it.
Yerface thuds a left hand into Tyson's body.
Tyson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yerface connects with a jab.
Yerface takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Yerface.
Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yerface throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yerface shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyson pinned against the cage. Tyson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yerface was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Tyson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yerface connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yerface lands a jab to the head.
Yerface scores with a hook to the body. Tyson 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!
Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yerface uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyson.
Tyson misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ima Yerface dominated that round.
That's time! Yerface's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yerface goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yerface with a jab.
Tyson is rocked!
Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyson is still on wobbly legs! Can Yerface finish him?
Tyson gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Yerface points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Tyson wakes up just in time to hear Yerface thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ima Yerface!
A relieved looking Ima Yerface 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Barry McLean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Dessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry McLean!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Dessler!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLean misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Dessler.
McLean defending well as Dessler loads up on a big left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dessler.
A bone on bone clash there as Dessler blocks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from McLean. Those never looked like landing.
Dessler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McLean looks to land a body kick but Dessler moved away.
Dessler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dessler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLean moves away.
Dessler thumps McLean with a low kick.
Dessler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dessler blocking some punches.
Dessler prevents a body shot from McLean.
McLean avoiding damage as Dessler throws knees to the body.
Dessler throws an elbow that misses.
Dessler breaks from the clinch.
McLean throws the left hand but Dessler avoids the punch easily.
McLean's corner calls for a 1-2. McLean obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dessler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLean throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McLean drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dessler tries to bench press McLean off him but McLean keeps the position.
Dessler is not content to let McLean control the position.
McLean tries for a kimura but Dessler is defending well.
Dessler is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dessler is looking to regain half guard here but McLean keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dessler is not content to let McLean control the position.
Dessler is looking to regain half guard here but McLean keeps moving and retains side control.
McLean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dessler keeps working.
McLean throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McLean looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McLean is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dessler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLean throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dessler tries to improve position but can't.
McLean working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dessler is looking for a sweep.
Dessler keeps McLean under control for a moment.
McLean in side control, throwing shots but Dessler defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dessler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dessler struggling a bit here.
McLean throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McLean trying to control the action but Dessler is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dessler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McLean's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Barry McLean will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dessler walks into a straight right hand from McLean.
Dessler throws out a leg kick but McLean moves out of range and Dessler only half commits.
McLean tries to bum rush Dessler with a series of wild strikes but Dessler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dessler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dessler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McLean.
McLean blocks the body kick.
Billy Dessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLean takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McLean misses with a wild body shot.
McLean throws an overhand right that lands on Dessler's shoulder, as Dessler tries to avoid the shot.
Dessler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dessler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McLean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLean blocks the body kick.
Dessler wants to land a leg kick but McLean is out of range.
Dessler throws a low kick, looking for McLean's leg but McLean calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Dessler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLean has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dessler.
Dessler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McLean.
McLean lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dessler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Dessler.
Dessler drives through and clinches with McLean against the cage.
McLean is trying to break the clinch but Dessler is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, McLean scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dessler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dessler pushes off an throws an elbow but McLean leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dessler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Barry McLean has been cut.
McLean managing to block the knees to the body from Dessler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dessler misses with a body punch.
McLean has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dessler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from McLean.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McLean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McLean lands with a right to the head.
Dessler stops a takedown attempt from McLean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLean breaks from the clinch.
Dessler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McLean slips a straight right by Dessler.
McLean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dessler.
Dessler scores with a leg kick.
Billy Dessler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dessler.
McLean throws the left hand but Dessler avoids the punch easily.
McLean misses the shot to the body.
Dessler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dessler throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from McLean. Those never looked like landing.
McLean looks to land a right hand but Dessler moved out of range.
McLean lands a head shot.
McLean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLean checks a leg kick nicely.
McLean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dessler as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry McLean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dessler manages to avoid it.
McLean fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dessler is out of range.
Dessler lands with a hook. McLean tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McLean moves away from the strike by Dessler.
McLean throws a good cross that connects.
Dessler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dessler.
McLean throws a jab but it's blocked by Dessler.
Dessler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McLean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McLean lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McLean throws a jab but it's blocked by Dessler.
McLean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dessler was well out of range. Poor timing from McLean.
McLean looks to score with a jab to the body but Dessler is just out of range.
Dessler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McLean's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLean avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dessler cracks a nice hook into McLean's ribs.
McLean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dessler.
Dessler lands a leg kick that knocks McLean off balance momentarily.
McLean takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dessler blocks a jab.
McLean misses with a wild combination.
McLean takes a swing at Dessler's ribcage but misses.
McLean missing with a left hand there. Dessler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dessler leaves McLean with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dessler misses with a straight left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dessler throws the kick towards the body but McLean avoids it.
Dessler dives in and scores a takedown into McLean's guard.
McLean keeping moving, preventing Dessler from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Dessler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Barry McLean's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dessler throws a hook but McLean avoids it easily.
McLean clobbers Dessler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dessler throws a body kick that misses.
McLean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dessler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McLean misses with a two punch combination.
Dessler connects with a leg kick. McLean looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A telegraphed right hand from McLean misses the target.
Dessler throws a body punch but McLean moves out of range.
McLean connects with a right hand. Dessler shakes it off.
A slow jab from McLean misses its intended target.
McLean swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McLean scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big left from McLean misses.
McLean just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dessler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slow jab from Dessler misses its intended target.
Dessler is looking to land body kicks.
McLean misses with a straight left.
Dessler feints and then cracks McLean's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLean down.
Nice body kick there by Dessler.
McLean does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dessler slips under a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as McLean blocks the leg kick.
McLean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dessler.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Dessler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dessler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLean on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Dessler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dessler lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Dessler - just one landing.
A big left from McLean misses.
Dessler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McLean fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McLean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dessler.
McLean takes a swing at Dessler's ribcage but misses.
Dessler misses with a kick to the body
and McLean counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dessler thinking.
McLean walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dessler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McLean moves out of range as Dessler throws a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as McLean blocks the leg kick.
McLean on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dessler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLean lands a slapping body shot.
Dessler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McLean.
Dessler throws the kick towards the body but McLean avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dessler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dessler.
Dessler throws a body punch but McLean moves out of range.
Dessler lands a body shot.
Dessler moves out of range as McLean strikes.
Dessler throws a wild body kick that McLean sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Dessler.
Dessler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLean throws out the jab.
McLean checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dessler throws a push kick but McLean slaps the foot to one side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dessler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McLean has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McLean and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McLean fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dessler misses with a kick to the body.
Dessler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLean ducks under a wild hook from Dessler.
Dessler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A slow jab from McLean misses its intended target.
Dessler pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLean is out of range and Dessler settles back down.
Dessler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dessler throws a shot from downtown. McLean moves away and avoids it.
McLean scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dessler misses with a body kick.
McLean throws a combination. Dessler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McLean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dessler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dessler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A combination from McLean does no damage.
McLean takes a swing at Dessler's ribcage but misses.
Dessler thuds his right hand into McLean's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice shot lands for McLean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Dessler really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barry McLean's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McLean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dessler fakes the leg kick and cracks McLean in the body.
A big left from McLean misses.
Dessler moves out of range as McLean throws a body kick.
Dessler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dessler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as McLean checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dessler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dessler avoids the body shot from McLean.
Dessler misses with a body kick.
Dessler lands a front kick.
McLean dodges the punch combination from Dessler.
Dessler misses with a kick to the body.
Dessler moves away from the strike by McLean.
Dessler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McLean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLean misses with a body shot.
McLean throws a big shot that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McLean, right into the meat.
Dessler misses with a low kick.
Dessler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLean was well out of range. Poor timing from Dessler.
Dessler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McLean on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McLean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dessler.
McLean misses with a right hand
and Dessler counters with a nice body kick.
Dessler misses with a kick to the body
and McLean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dessler throws a hook to the side of McLean's head but McLean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dessler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLean with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dessler stalks McLean and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McLean's face. McLean staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Dessler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLean will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dessler. McLean shrugs it off though.
A bone on bone clash there as McLean blocks the leg kick.
McLean dodges the punch combination from Dessler.
McLean stuns Dessler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dessler scoring well with a low kick there.
McLean is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dessler throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dessler.
McLean throws a right hand that Dessler ducks under and follows up with a left that Dessler also avoids with ease.
McLean checks a leg kick.
McLean lands a nice shot that snaps Dessler's head back.
McLean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dessler misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dessler.
Dessler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McLean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dessler.
Dessler connects with a leg kick. McLean looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dessler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McLean throws a hook to the side of Dessler's head but Dessler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dessler throws a leg kick but McLean checks it.
McLean lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McLean sizes up Dessler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dessler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dessler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from McLean.
McLean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dessler was well out of range. Poor timing from McLean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLean has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dessler.
Dessler wants to clinch.
Dessler misses with a body kick.
McLean fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dessler checks it well.
McLean checks a low kick from Dessler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLean moves out of range as Dessler strikes.
Dessler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dessler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLean missing with a left hand there. Dessler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLean throws a sloppy head kick and Dessler moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dessler scores with a hook to the body. McLean takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dessler misses with a kick to the body.
A nice combination there by Dessler.
Dessler ducks under a wild hook from McLean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Dessler dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Barry McLean's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dessler throws a hook but McLean blocks it.
A leg kick checked by Dessler.
Dessler moves forwards but McLean connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McLean misses with a straight left.
Dessler throws the kick towards the body but McLean avoids it.
Dessler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McLean misses with a leg kick.
McLean lands a body shot.
McLean chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dessler can pounce on him.
Dessler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McLean tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dessler throws the kick towards the body but McLean avoids it.
Dessler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dessler fails to land the takedown.
Dessler shoots in but McLean avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dessler is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dessler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dessler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLean connects with a jab.
McLean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dessler circles away quickly and effectively.
Dessler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLean lands a leg kick that knocks Dessler off balance momentarily.
McLean lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McLean does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McLean cracks a nice hook into Dessler's ribs.
A jab from Dessler does it's job there.
McLean fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McLean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dessler manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLean lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McLean misses with a wild body shot.
Dessler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McLean blocks a jab.
McLean ducks under a wild hook from Dessler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLean throws a body punch but Dessler moves out of range.
Dessler ducks under a wild hook from McLean.
A big right from Dessler misses.
McLean connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McLean is defended easily by Dessler.
A clash of legs there as McLean blocks the low kick.
Dessler tries a head kick but it misses.
Dessler throws a shot from downtown. McLean moves away and avoids it.
McLean connects with a leg kick. Dessler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLean misses with a wild body shot.
McLean misses with a double jab.
Dessler throws a half hearted mid kick.
McLean connects with a looping right hand.
McLean misses the jab.
Dessler sizes up McLean with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dessler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dessler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dessler tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as McLean blocks the leg kick.
McLean looks for the body kick but Dessler saw that one coming.
McLean throws a right and a left that both miss.
McLean throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dessler moves out of range as McLean strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLean's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dessler under the eye.
Dessler misses with a low kick.
Billy Dessler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dessler looks to land a right hand but McLean moved out of range.
McLean misses with a looping right.
McLean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dessler throws a body punch but McLean moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLean. That's going to slow Dessler down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLean connects with a body shot that sends Dessler's belly button to the back.
Dessler throws the kick towards the body but McLean avoids it.
Barry McLean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dessler scores with a three punch combo!
McLean throws the left hand but Dessler avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dessler throws a nice inside leg kick.
McLean loads up on a big right hand but Dessler slips the punch.
McLean connects with a nice looking jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry McLean showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dessler 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Dessler!
Billy Dessler is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Dessler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Geronimo dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takashi Katsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geronimo dos Santos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Takashi Katsumoto's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geronimo dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takashi Katsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katsumoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Katsumoto throws a sloppy head kick and dos Santos moves out of range easily.
Katsumoto clinches up against the cage.
dos Santos throws a head punch that misses.
Katsumoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Katsumoto tries to land a knee to the head but dos Santos blocks with his arms.
dos Santos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katsumoto is trying to break the clinch but dos Santos has him pressed against the cage.
dos Santos pushes Katsumoto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for dos Santos.
dos Santos avoids the elbow strike from Katsumoto, against the cage.
dos Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Katsumoto controls the action.
Katsumoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
dos Santos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsumoto blocking some punches.
dos Santos misses with a hook from the clinch.
dos Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
dos Santos pushes Katsumoto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
dos Santos throws a head punch that misses.
dos Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Katsumoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
dos Santos misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Katsumoto.
dos Santos misses with some punches.
Katsumoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
dos Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Katsumoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
dos Santos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
dos Santos avoids a wild elbow strike from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto tries a knee to the head but dos Santos blocks it.
dos Santos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Katsumoto tries to break free but dos Santos pushes him back against the cage.
Katsumoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katsumoto lands a good knee to the midsection. dos Santos won't want to take too many of those.
dos Santos dodges an elbow strike from Katsumoto.
dos Santos working aggressively here.
dos Santos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from dos Santos.
Katsumoto lands an uppercut.
Katsumoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Katsumoto pushes off an throws an elbow but dos Santos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Katsumoto stalling in the clinch but dos Santos improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Katsumoto.
Katsumoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
dos Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Katsumoto.
dos Santos has a couple of punches blocked by Katsumoto.
A short right hand to the side of the head by dos Santos.
A head punch on the inside from dos Santos fails to land.
dos Santos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsumoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Katsumoto.
dos Santos working aggressively here.
dos Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Katsumoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katsumoto blocks an uppercut.
dos Santos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
dos Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Katsumoto blocks a body shot from dos Santos.
A short uppercut from Katsumoto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for dos Santos.
dos Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katsumoto lands an elbow just above dos Santos 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from dos Santos.
dos Santos prevents Katsumoto from breaking the clinch.
Katsumoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katsumoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
dos Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Katsumoto has dos Santos pressed against the cage.
dos Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
dos Santos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katsumoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from dos Santos.
Katsumoto is trying to break the clinch but dos Santos is controlling him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Katsumoto.
dos Santos misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Katsumoto.
Katsumoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Katsumoto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Katsumoto lands an elbow that stopped dos Santos in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
dos Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Katsumoto blocks an uppercut.
dos Santos has a couple of punches blocked by Katsumoto.
dos Santos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Katsumoto blocking some punches.
dos Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Katsumoto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for dos Santos.
dos Santos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katsumoto throws a head punch that misses.
dos Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Katsumoto looking to slow down the pace here.
dos Santos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from dos Santos.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Katsumoto trying to stall but dos Santos improves his position.
A short right from dos Santos on the inside.
Katsumoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
dos Santos lands with a right to the head.
Katsumoto misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geronimo dos Santos dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Good work by dos Santos as he checks the leg kick.
Katsumoto throws a jab but it's blocked by dos Santos.
Katsumoto throws a big shot that misses.
dos Santos misses with a body kick.
Katsumoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent dos Santos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
dos Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
dos Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Katsumoto.
A clash of legs there as Katsumoto blocks the low kick.
Katsumoto scoring well with a low kick there.
Katsumoto misses with a head kick.
Katsumoto works dos Santos's body with a nice hook.
Takashi Katsumoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katsumoto is looking to slow dos Santos down with leg kicks.
Katsumoto connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from dos Santos does no damage.
Katsumoto lands a glancing blow to the side of dos Santos's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsumoto walks into a straight right hand from dos Santos.
Katsumoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Katsumoto closes the distance and pushes dos Santos back into the cage.
dos Santos misses with the head strike.
Katsumoto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. dos Santos is defending well for now.
Katsumoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
dos Santos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Katsumoto tries to throw a body punch but dos Santos avoids it by throwing Katsumoto back against the cage.
Katsumoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Geronimo dos Santos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from dos Santos fails to land.
dos Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Katsumoto.
Katsumoto misses with an elbow over the top.
dos Santos scores with a shoulder strike.
Katsumoto throws an elbow but it misses.
dos Santos misses with a body punch.
Katsumoto leaning his opponent against the cage.
Katsumoto lands an elbow just above dos Santos 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto swings wildly with an uppercut but dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
dos Santos misses with some punches.
dos Santos has a couple of punches blocked by Katsumoto.
dos Santos blocks an elbow strike from Katsumoto.
dos Santos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katsumoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Katsumoto wants to get back to striking at distance but dos Santos won't allow it.
Katsumoto lands a hook that snaps the head of dos Santos backwards.
dos Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Katsumoto controls his hands.
Katsumoto wants to stall.
Katsumoto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has dos Santos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Katsumoto lands with a short shot to the head.
dos Santos pushes Katsumoto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
dos Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Katsumotos head.
dos Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Katsumoto controls his hands.
dos Santos lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos misses with the head strike.
Katsumoto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
dos Santos misses with a punch on the inside.
dos Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
dos Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Katsumoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
dos Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
dos Santos misses with a hook from the clinch.
dos Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
dos Santos works on Katsumoto's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Katsumoto.
Katsumoto misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from dos Santos fails to land.
dos Santos blocks a body shot from Katsumoto.
Nice body punch from dos Santos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katsumoto blocking some punches.
Katsumoto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katsumoto pushes off an throws an elbow but dos Santos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
dos Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
dos Santos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Katsumoto throws an elbow but it misses.
dos Santos lands with a short shot to the head.
Katsumoto tries to stall but dos Santos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
dos Santos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Katsumoto is breathing heavily.
Katsumoto lands a right hand.
dos Santos misses with a punch on the inside.
dos Santos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsumoto tries to land knees in the clinch but dos Santos avoids the damage to the body.
dos Santos scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Katsumoto trying to land knees to the body.
dos Santos tries for a takedown but Katsumoto manages to get underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for dos Santos.
Katsumoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by dos Santos as Katsumoto tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Geronimo dos Santos will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
dos Santos drives through with a takedown into Katsumoto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
dos Santos trying to control but Katsumoto is working from the bottom.
dos Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katsumoto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as dos Santos controls the pace.
dos Santos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katsumoto is trying to improve his position.
dos Santos tries to advance to mount but can't.
dos Santos advances nicely into full mount.
dos Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsumoto regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Katsumoto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
dos Santos advances position into side control!
Katsumoto tries to buck dos Santos off but dos Santos is having none of it.
Katsumoto is not content to let dos Santos control the position.
Katsumoto is looking to regain half guard here but dos Santos keeps moving and retains side control.
dos Santos wants to control but Katsumoto is keeping him busy.
dos Santos throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto is trying to improve his position.
Katsumoto gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
dos Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Katsumoto is looking to escape.
Katsumoto can't escape the position.
dos Santos tries to control but Katsumoto wriggling away.
Katsumoto tries to reverse the position but dos Santos maintains control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katsumoto is squirming around, avoiding dos Santos's attempts to control the action.
Katsumoto wants to hold on but dos Santos pushes him away.
Katsumoto is desperately trying to improve his position but dos Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
dos Santos trying to control but Katsumoto is having none of it.
dos Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
dos Santos landing punches.
dos Santos tries to control but Katsumoto wriggling away.
Katsumoto is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos controlling his opponent.
dos Santos blocks Katsumoto's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Katsumoto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Katsumoto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
dos Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Katsumoto is trying desperately to improve position.
dos Santos lands a nice shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
dos Santos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Katsumoto is squirming around, avoiding dos Santos's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geronimo dos Santos clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Katsumoto gets a clinch.
dos Santos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
dos Santos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by dos Santos.
Katsumoto lands an elbow that stopped dos Santos in his tracks for a moment.
Katsumoto is trying to stall.
dos Santos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Katsumoto backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for dos Santos.
dos Santos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Katsumoto backwards.
dos Santos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
dos Santos gets through Katsumoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Katsumoto.
Katsumoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katsumoto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but dos Santos is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Santos avoids the elbow strike from Katsumoto, against the cage.
dos Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
dos Santos throws a head punch that misses.
dos Santos tries to throw a body punch but Katsumoto avoids it by throwing dos Santos back against the cage.
Katsumoto has had enough of the clinch but dos Santos keeps him there for the moment.
Katsumoto lands a nice uppercut.
Katsumoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
dos Santos throws a head punch that misses.
dos Santos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Katsumoto backwards.
dos Santos scores with a hook to the body.
Katsumoto is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
dos Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Katsumoto.
dos Santos misses with a punch on the inside.
dos Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
dos Santos misses with a punch on the inside.
dos Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katsumoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Katsumoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
dos Santos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Katsumoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Katsumoto blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, dos Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
dos Santos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Katsumoto is rocked!
dos Santos lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Katsumoto to his knees! dos Santos keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geronimo dos Santos!
After the big win, Geronimo dos Santos made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Gautier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ver Cingeto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pierre Gautier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ver Cingeto!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Cingeto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cingeto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Gautier.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gautier.
Gautier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gautier ducks right into an uppercut from Cingeto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cingeto lands with a right hand.
Cingeto thows a body shot but no joy.
Gautier throws a leg kick which misses Cingeto's front leg but catches the back leg as Cingeto tries to avoid it.
Cingeto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gautier, as that shot connected.
Gautier misses with a wild body shot.
Gautier bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cingeto's head backwards.
Pierre Gautier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gautier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cingeto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fighters circling - Cingeto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gautier.
Nice body punch from Gautier.
Cingeto has a takedown stuffed.
Cingeto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gautier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gautier avoids the body shot from Cingeto.
Cingeto checks a low kick from Gautier.
Nice defenses there by Gautier.
Cingeto ducks under a wild hook from Gautier.
Gautier scores with a body shot.
Pierre Gautier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cingeto has a takedown stuffed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gautier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gautier throws a body punch but Cingeto moves out of range.
Cingeto misses with a wild body shot.
Gautier throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gautier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gautier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cingeto throws a right hand that misses
and Gautier counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cingeto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gautier swivels and escapes.
Pierre Gautier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ver Cingeto.
Gautier motions for Cingeto to come forward. Gautier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cingeto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gautier eats them both and turns towards Cingeto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cingeto dives in and grabs Gautier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gautier pushes down on Cingeto's head and hops out.
Cingeto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gautier circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Gautier 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cingeto misses with an uppercut.
Gautier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gautier. That's going to slow Cingeto down.
Cingeto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cingeto lands in his opponent's guard.
Cingeto looks gassed!
Gautier controlling Cingeto's posture.
Cingeto prevents Gautier from getting back to his feet.
Cingeto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gautier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cingeto is looking to advance position but Gautier has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cingeto is trying desperately to improve position.
Gautier controlling from mount.
Cingeto avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gautier.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cingeto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cingeto wants to control but Gautier is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ver Cingeto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gautier pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cingeto is out of range and Gautier settles back down.
Gautier misses with a body shot.
Gautier jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gautier moves out of range as Cingeto strikes.
Cingeto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gautier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cingeto throws a body punch but Gautier moves out of range.
Cingeto connects with a body shot that sends Gautier's belly button to the back.
Gautier is looking to wear down Cingeto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gautier misses with a head kick.
Gautier misses with an uppercut. Cingeto saw that one coming.
Gautier slips a straight right by Cingeto.
Gautier misses the shot to the body.
Gautier sizes up Cingeto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gautier throws a low kick but Cingeto avoids it.
Cingeto scores with a jab. Gautier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gautier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gautier throws the left hand but Cingeto avoids the punch easily.
Cingeto misses with a two punch combination.
Gautier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cingeto throws a shot from downtown. Gautier moves away and avoids it.
Cingeto works Gautier's body with a nice hook.
Cingeto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gautier but Gautier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cingeto moves out of range of the body kick from Gautier.
Gautier connects with a body shot.
Gautier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gautier tests Cingeto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gautier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cingeto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cingeto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gautier.
Cingeto is breathing heavily.
Cingeto scores with the left hand. Gautier knows he should have avoided that one.
Gautier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gautier moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gautier feints and then cracks Cingeto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cingeto down.
Cingeto shoots in for a takedown but Gautier shows good takedown defense.
Gautier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gautier throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gautier tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cingeto is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gautier throws a sloppy head kick and Cingeto moves out of range easily.
Gautier throws a body kick that misses.
Cingeto cracks Gautier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Cingeto finds it's way through Gautier's defenses.
Cingeto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cingeto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gautier throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gautier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gautier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cingeto doesn't seem bothered though.
A cross from Gautier lands.
Cingeto is rocked!
Gautier feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Cingeto collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pierre Gautier!
Our winner, Pierre Gautier, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Clem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jigoro Kane Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clem comes to the cage accompanied by Symphony X- . Jigoro Kane Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba Clem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jigoro Kane Jr !
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane Jr checks a low kick from Clem.
Kane Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clem lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kane Jr backs up against the cage.
Kane Jr is looking to chop away at Clem's legs.
Kane Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Clem throws a body kick that misses.
Kane Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clem closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kane Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clem thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clem is pressing down on Kane Jr 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kane Jr is holding on for now.
Kane Jr wants to control but Clem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clem lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kane Jr is trying to stand up here but Clem is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clem thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clem is trying to control. Kane Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clem sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kane Jr defending well though.
Clem is trying to control the action in half guard but Kane Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Clem has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clem thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clem thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kane Jr keeps working.
Clem sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kane Jr defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clem.
Clem is keen to just control but Kane Jr is a slippery customer.
Clem sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kane Jr defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clem thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kane Jr 's head.
Clem prevents Kane Jr from standing back up.
Clem lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clem connects with a nice short shot to Kane Jr 's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clem throwing shots but Kane Jr is blocking nicely.
Clem trying to control from half guard but Kane Jr is working away.
Kane Jr pushes Clem off looking to stand but Clem dives back in and keeps control.
Clem not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane Jr is not content to let Clem control the position.
Kane Jr tries to kick Clem off but Clem keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Clem missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clem not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clem is nestled in close to Kane Jr , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kane Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clem lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kane Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Clem sits in half guard.
Kane Jr trying to control here.
Kane Jr kicks off Clem and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clem gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane Jr pushes Clem away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Clem gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Clem working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Clem in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kane Jr is not content to let Clem control the position.
Kane Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Clem.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kane Jr dodges the ground and pound from Clem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Clem dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick by Clem misses
and Kane Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clem throws a low kick but Kane Jr moves out of range easily.
Clem avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Clem lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kane Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kane Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kane Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clem misses with a head kick.
Kane Jr misses with a leg kick
and Clem counters with an outside leg kick.
Clem attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kane Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kane Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clem goes for a takedown attempt but Kane Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Clem throws a leg kick
and Kane Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kane Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clem checks it well.
Clem throws a low kick, looking for Kane Jr 's leg but Kane Jr calmly moves out of range.
Clem is looking to score with low kicks.
Kane Jr throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice jab there from Kane Jr .
Clem takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kane Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clem gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kane Jr tries to land a front kick but Clem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kane Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clem rather than just go for the knockout.
Clem stuns Kane Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clem moves away from the strike by Kane Jr .
Clem pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kane Jr throws a leg kick but Clem sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Clem takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Clem scores with a push kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kane Jr checks a leg kick.
Clem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kane Jr misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clem can pounce on him.
Jigoro Kane Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kane Jr tries to clinch
and Clem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clem lands a leg kick that knocks Kane Jr off balance momentarily.
Kane Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clem is rocked!
Jigoro Kane Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kane Jr throws a leg kick which misses Clem's front leg but catches the back leg as Clem tries to avoid it.
Oh Clem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kane Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clem leaves his chin hanging out and Kane Jr seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Clem crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jigoro Kane Jr !
Jigoro Kane Jr is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Jigoro Kane Jr gave a big smile as he said 'I'd like to thank all my fans, my family, and especially my dad who made me, raised me, and came in to take a beating to spark my legend.'.
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