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TTFC Tuesday Night Fights 15 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boston Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez comes into the arena with Welcome to my Nightmare blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boston Dean!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Dean misses with a series of wild punches.
Dean fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hernandez sprawls well initially but Dean persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dean is pressing down on Hernandez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hernandez is holding on for now.
Hernandez is trying to stand.
Dean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandez keeps working.
Hernandez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nice body kick from Hernandez.
Boston Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dean.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt.
Dean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hernandez as he avoids it easily.
Dean scores with a nice strike.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dean swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hernandez pushes Dean up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernandez misses with an elbow strike.
Hernandez working Dean over with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hernandez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean is working for takedown but Hernandez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hector Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boston Dean.
Dean has Hernandez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hernandez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hernandez jumps guard and drags Dean to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dean accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but Dean isn't so interested in that idea.
Dean passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dean working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dean wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet but Dean drags him back down.
Hernandez dodges the ground and pound from Dean.
Hernandez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dean trying to control the position but Hernandez is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dean throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boston Dean will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hernandez drives through and clinches with Dean against the cage.
Dean dodges an elbow strike from Hernandez.
Dean has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hernandez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hernandez jumps guard and drags Dean to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hernandez pushes Dean off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hernandez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dean shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hernandez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dean looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hernandez is avoiding damage well.
Hernandez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dean grinds an elbow into Hernandez's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean is chipping away with strikes.
Hernandez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dean decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dean in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Boston Dean hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hernandez rushes Dean and presses him up against the cage.
Hernandez pushes off an throws an elbow but Dean leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hernandez drags the fight down to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez wants to stand up but Dean is controlling him.
Dean must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean throws a big elbow that misses.
Dean showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dean chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Hernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dean.
Boston Dean has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hernandez wants to stand up but Dean is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hernandez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dean avoids it.
Hernandez throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boston Dean will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dean.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dean shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Dean or perhaps it was just good defense by Hernandez which made him look bad.
Hector Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boston Dean.
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Dean moves out of range easily.
Hernandez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dean stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hernandez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dean shoots in for a double leg but Hernandez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hernandez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hernandez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez pulls guard effortlessly.
Dean content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dean wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Dean postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dean throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dean working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet but Dean passes into half guard.
Dean throwing shots but Hernandez is blocking nicely.
Dean stalling.
Dean stalling away here and it's allowed Hernandez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean postures up in Hernandez's guard and throws a big left but Hernandez blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dean.
Dean missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dean postures up in Hernandez's guard and throws a big left but Hernandez blocks it.
Dean tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernandez is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
Boston Dean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hector Hernandez.
Dean misses with a takedown
and Hernandez counters with a leg kick.
Dean closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hernandez circles away.
Hernandez forces Dean back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hernandez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hernandez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boston Dean.
I've got Dean winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boston Dean!
A less than humble Boston Dean misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boxing Comte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Comte comes to the cage accompanied by Laser life by Blood Brothers. Cole has chosen Michael Cole's Entrance music as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boxing Comte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Cole!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Comte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Comte tries to clinch up.
Comte gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Comte trying to land knees to the body.
Comte lands with a short shot to the head.
Comte lands a nice uppercut.
Comte breaks the clinch.
Cole looks to land a combination but Comte avoids it well.
Cole jabs Comte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Comte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Comte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Cole as he checks the leg kick.
Cole misses with a jab, cross combination.
Comte tries to bum rush Cole with a series of wild strikes but Cole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cole rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Comte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Comte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Comte.
Cole avoids the body shot from Comte.
Cole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Comte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cole throws out the jab.
Cole throws out a loose jab but Comte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Comte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cole throws out the jab.
Cole throws a body punch but Comte moves out of range.
Cole misses with an uppercut
and Comte counters with a three punch combo that has Cole backing up. Cole nods at Comte to acknowledge the strikes.
Comte scoring well with a low kick there.
Cole throws a hook to the side of Comte's head but Comte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cole takes a swing at Comte's ribcage but misses.
Comte thuds his right hand into Cole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cole is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Comte is stalking Cole. Cole circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Comte, and it's lights out! Cole really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boxing Comte!
Post fight, Boxing Comte stared into the camera and said 'SO GLAD TO BE BACK! Man, I first manager contacted me and gave me another chance. Man, I'm old and deteriorating but, bitch, I can still win!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Osiris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Buchanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osiris comes to the cage accompanied by Deicide - Angels of Hell. Buchanen has chosen Stranglehold as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Osiris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ed Buchanen!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buchanen has a takedown stuffed.
Osiris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Osiris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Osiris shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Buchanen's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Osiris trying to control but Buchanen is working from the bottom.
Osiris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Osiris chips away with some ground and pound.
Osiris drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Buchanen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Osiris has Buchanen in his guard.
Buchanen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buchanen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Osiris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Buchanen has managed to get both his arms back between Osiris's legs - danger averted.
Osiris is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osiris is looking for a kimura here.
Osiris seems to be looking for submissions.
Osiris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Osiris trying to work for an americana but Buchanen has managed to regain full guard.
Osiris advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanen is looking for a sweep.
Osiris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Buchanen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Osiris goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Buchanen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Osiris but great work by Buchanen.
Buchanen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Osiris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Buchanen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osiris sneaks back into half guard.
Osiris moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osiris looking for a sweep. Not yet Osiris, not yet.
Buchanen throwing strikes but missing.
Osiris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Buchanen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Buchanen throws a big right hand that misses.
Buchanen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Buchanen throwing strikes but missing.
Osiris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buchanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buchanen pushes down on Osiris's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Osiris is trying to get back to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ground and pound from Buchanen.
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. Buchanen connects with a nice short shot to Osiris's temple.
Buchanen is looking for a kimura here.
Osiris taking some punishment here, with Buchanen in his half guard.
Buchanen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Osiris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Buchanen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buchanen wants to free his trapped foot but Osiris is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Osiris dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Osiris shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Buchanen's guard.
Buchanen is looking to stand up but Osiris isn't so interested in that idea.
Osiris throws a big elbow that misses.
Buchanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Osiris.
Buchanen is trying to keep Osiris in close.
Osiris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Osiris drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Buchanen dives on top into guard.
Osiris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Buchanen defends well.
Buchanen chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buchanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Buchanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Osiris is retaining full guard.
Buchanen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Buchanen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Osiris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Osiris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Buchanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Osiris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Osiris has his foot on Buchanen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Buchanen works his way back into a safe position though.
Osiris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buchanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Osiris can't keep his opponent in guard - Buchanen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osiris wants to control but Buchanen is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Buchanen is working for a kimura but Osiris is defending it quite comfortably.
Osiris wants to control but Buchanen is keeping busy.
Osiris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Osiris won't allow Buchanen to pass to mount.
Buchanen is looking for a kimura here.
Osiris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buchanen pulls his head out easily.
Buchanen throwing shots but Osiris is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osiris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eric Osiris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buchanen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Osiris defend it? Buchanen steps over the head and cranks it - Osiris is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Buchanen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ed Buchanen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elvis Presley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Pedroseli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Presley comes to the cage accompanied by Burning love. Elvis Presley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elvis Presley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Pedroseli!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Presley wants to clinch
and Pedroseli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pedroseli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Presley moves out of range as Pedroseli strikes.
Pedroseli throws an overhand right that lands on Presley's shoulder, as Presley tries to avoid the shot.
Presley tries to clinch but Pedroseli moves away
enabling Pedroseli to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Elvis Presley has been cut.
Presley tries to clinch
and Pedroseli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pedroseli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Presley instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Presley lands an elbow just above Pedroseli 's eye.
It looks like Nathan Pedroseli has been cut.
Presley tries to land a knee to the head but Pedroseli blocks with his arms.
Presley tries a body shot but Pedroseli blocks it.
Pedroseli tries to break free but Presley pushes him back against the cage.
Pedroseli can't break the clinch.
Presley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pedroseli's face.
Pedroseli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pedroseli wants to break the clinch but can't.
Presley misses with a knee to the head.
Presley with a knee to the head.
Presley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pedroseli avoids it.
Pedroseli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedroseli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Presley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Presley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Presley takes one on the button.
Presley moves away from the strike by Pedroseli.
Presley closes the distance but Pedroseli moves to the side
and Pedroseli counters with a nice uppercut.
Presley moves into range and clinches up with Pedroseli.
Presley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pedroseli blocks it with crossed arms.
Pedroseli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Presley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pedroseli backwards.
Pedroseli breaks the clinch.
Pedroseli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Presley tries to clinch up but Pedroseli circles away and keeps his distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Presley instigates a clinch.
Pedroseli has had enough of the clinch but Presley keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Presley lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Nathan Pedroseli's cut even more.
Presley misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Presley.
Pedroseli breaks from the clinch.
Pedroseli misses with a hook.
Presley tries to clinch up but Pedroseli circles away and keeps his distance.
Pedroseli throws a nice looking combination but Presley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pedroseli scores with a jab to the body.
Presley tries to close the distance and clinch but Pedroseli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Presley tries to clinch there but Pedroseli circles away.
Presley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pedroseli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Presley.
Presley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Presley staying out of range there.
Pedroseli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Presley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Presley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Pedroseli coming out on top.
Presley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Presley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Elvis Presley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Presley rushes Pedroseli and presses him up against the cage.
Presley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pedroseli looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Presley working Pedroseli over with knees to the body.
Presley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pedroseli takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Nathan Pedroseli's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Presley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nathan Pedroseli's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nathan Pedroseli's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Elvis Presley!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Bellec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bruce Bellec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenji Watanabe!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watanabe misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Watanabe.
Bellec throws the kick towards the body but Watanabe avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bellec keeps Watanabe at a distance using the push kick.
Bellec tried to score with a low kick but Watanabe checks it.
Watanabe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bellec throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Watanabe misses with a body shot.
Watanabe's corner calls for a 1-2. Watanabe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Watanabe swings for the body but Bellec moves out of range.
Watanabe checks a leg kick nicely.
Watanabe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bellec throws a head kick but Watanabe moves out of range.
Bellec tries to score with a low kick but Watanabe moves his leg out of the way.
Bellec fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Watanabe is out of range.
Watanabe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Watanabe misses with a looping right.
Watanabe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bellec.
Watanabe with a jab.
Bellec fakes the leg kick and cracks Watanabe in the body.
Watanabe loads up on a big right hand but Bellec slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watanabe checks a low kick from Bellec.
Watanabe throws a hook to the side of Bellec's head but Bellec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe fails to land with a series of punches.
Bellec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watanabe tries to clinch up.
Bellec throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Watanabe's head.
Bellec throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Watanabe is looking to chop away at Bellec's legs.
Bellec tries a head kick but it misses.
Watanabe avoids the head kick by Bellec.
Bellec misses with a head kick.
Bellec throws a head kick that half lands.
Watanabe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bellec on the side of the head.
Bellec thows a leg kick but Watanabe checks it
and Watanabe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bellec misses with a head kick.
Watanabe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bellec has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bellec throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bellec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watanabe.
Watanabe has managed to clinch.
Watanabe tries to land a knee to the head but Bellec blocks with his arms.
Watanabe has a couple of punches blocked by Bellec.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watanabe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bellec holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Watanabe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bellec backwards.
Watanabe misses with a punch on the inside.
Bellec is pushing Watanabe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Watanabe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bellec backwards.
Watanabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bellec throws an elbow that misses.
Watanabe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bellec blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe'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.
Bellec effectively controlling the action here.
Watanabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bellec effectively controlling the action here.
Watanabe connects with a knee to the head.
Bellec is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bruce Bellec.
Watanabe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bellec.
Watanabe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bellec. That one must have hurt.
Bellec throws a body kick that misses.
Bellec scores with a nice body kick.
Watanabe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bellec throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bellec feints and then cracks Watanabe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Watanabe down.
Watanabe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Watanabe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bellec throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Bellec.
Bellec throws a low kick but Watanabe avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watanabe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Watanabe duly obliges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bellec connects with a solid leg kick.
Watanabe checks the leg kick.
Bellec goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bellec throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bellec fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Watanabe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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 Bellec 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.
The crowd cheers as Watanabe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bellec doesn't seem phased though.
Bruce Bellec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watanabe blocks a low kick nicely.
Bellec wants to land a leg kick but Watanabe is out of range.
Watanabe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watanabe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bellec throws a head kick but Watanabe moves out of range.
Bellec drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Watanabe moves out of range of the body kick.
Bellec really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Watanabe throws a wild body kick that Bellec sees coming a mile off.
Bellec lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Watanabe blocks a head kick by Bellec.
Bellec takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Watanabe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bellec throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bellec throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Watanabe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bellec has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Watanabe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bellec was well out of range. Poor timing from Watanabe.
Bellec throws a sloppy head kick
and Watanabe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bruce Bellec is winning the standup battle so far.
Bellec slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellec throws a nice inside leg kick.
Watanabe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bellec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bellec pivots, looking for a leg kick but Watanabe is out of range and Bellec settles back down.
Bellec defending well as Watanabe loads up on a big left hand.
Bellec lands with a nice body kick.
Bellec feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Watanabe's calf.
Bellec connects with an inside leg kick.
Watanabe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bellec lands a head kick. Watanabe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bellec lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Watanabe swings for the body but Bellec moves out of range.
Watanabe avoids the head kick by Bellec.
Bellec has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Watanabe.
Bellec throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bellec is looking to slow Watanabe down with leg kicks.
Bellec throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Watanabe counters with a straight right hand.
Bellec walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watanabe scores with the left hand. Bellec knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellec blocks a jab.
Watanabe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bellec scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bellec turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bellec thuds his shin into the meat of Watanabe's side.
Watanabe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bellec.
Bellec looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Bellec is predictable there
and Watanabe counters with a good low kick that Bellec was not able to check.
Bellec buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Watanabe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Watanabe.
Bellec misses with a head kick.
Watanabe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bellec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watanabe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Watanabe misses with a straight right.
Bellec throws a lazy head kick
and Bellec takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Bellec.
Bellec will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bellec defending well as Watanabe loads up on a big left hand.
Watanabe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe darts in and clinches Bellec up against the cage.
Bellec takes a knee right on the jaw!
Watanabe is stalling here.
Watanabe misses with the head strike.
Bellec wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A bit of stalling here from Bellec.
Bellec takes a knee right on the jaw!
Watanabe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bellec avoids it.
Bellec slows down the pace here.
Watanabe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bellec avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bellec has Watanabe pushed against the cage.
Watanabe lands a knee to the head.
Bellec is rocked!
Watanabe tries to stall but Bellec uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bellec dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bellec seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watanabe managing to block the knees to the body from Bellec.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kenji Watanabe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Watanabe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bellec. Bellec obviously looking to wear him down.
Bellec throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Watanabe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bellec feints and then cracks Watanabe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Watanabe down.
Watanabe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Watanabe lands with a shot to the body.
Bellec keeps the fight on the outside.
Bellec blocks a jab.
Bellec throws a head kick but Watanabe moves out of range.
Watanabe thows a body shot but no joy.
Watanabe throws a low kick but Bellec moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Watanabe.
Bellec throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Watanabe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Watanabe duly obliges.
Oh Bellec is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watanabe misses with a low kick.
Watanabe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bellec throws a head kick that Watanabe semi-blocks.
Watanabe throws a series of strikes that have Bellec backpedaling.
A head kick misses from Bellec.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellec throws a leg kick
and Watanabe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A good leg kick by Bellec.
Watanabe throws a looping overhand right but Bellec ducks down to avoid it.
Bellec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bellec is looking to score with low kicks.
Bellec scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice body kick there by Bellec.
Bellec fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bellec.
Watanabe throws a chopping leg kick but Bellec manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bellec throws a chopping leg kick but Watanabe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That kick from Bellec tenderised Watanabe's leg. Watanabe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Watanabe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bellec throws a head kick that misses
and Watanabe counters with a good low kick that Bellec was not able to check.
Watanabe throws a big shot that misses.
Bellec ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bellec seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Watanabe.
Watanabe moves out of range of the body kick.
Watanabe tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watanabe tries to land a leg kick but Bellec saw it coming and moves away.
Watanabe throws a body kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Watanabe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bellec defending well as Watanabe loads up on a big left hand.
Bellec moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Watanabe checks a leg kick.
Watanabe misses with a low kick.
Bellec tries a head kick but it misses.
Watanabe lands a lovely overhand right.
Bellec throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Watanabe.
Bellec tries to land a front kick but Watanabe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bellec dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Watanabe. That did some damage!
Watanabe misses with a straight right.
Watanabe checks a leg kick.
Bellec throws a front kick that sends Watanabe stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watanabe.
Watanabe looks to land a left hand but Bellec moved out of range nicely.
Bellec misses with a head kick.
Bellec throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bellec keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Watanabe throws a leg kick but Bellec checks it.
Watanabe clobbers Bellec with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bellec moves out of range of the leg kick from Watanabe.
Bellec keeps Watanabe at a distance using the push kick.
Watanabe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watanabe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Watanabe throws a sloppy head kick and Bellec moves out of range easily.
Bellec connects with a leg kick. Watanabe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bellec lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bellec lands a nice looking body kick.
Bellec lands a head kick. Watanabe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A lazy body kick from Bellec
and Watanabe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Watanabe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bellec gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bellec.
Watanabe scores with a jab. Bellec acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bellec.
Watanabe swings for the body but Bellec moves out of range.
Bellec on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Watanabe wants to land a leg kick but Bellec is out of range.
Bellec looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bellec avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Bellec.
Bellec finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Watanabe 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.
Bellec lands with a nice body kick.
Watanabe with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bellec throws a nice head kick!
Bellec tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Watanabe throws a leg kick but Bellec moved away.
Bellec scores with a head kick. Watanabe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenji Watanabe.
I think Watanabe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blaise Lamont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doc Holliday acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blaise Lamont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doc Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamont throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Holliday misses.
Holliday misses with a looping left.
Lamont throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holliday scores with a decent looking hook.
Lamont walks into a left hand.
Holliday misses with a hook. Lamont ducked under it nicely.
Holliday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lamont sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lamont tries to move into range but Holliday moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lamont misses the shot to the body.
Lamont tries a head kick but it misses.
Holliday throws an overhand right that lands on Lamont's shoulder, as Lamont tries to avoid the shot.
Lamont wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Holliday on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holliday throws out a loose jab but Lamont uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamont bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holliday's head.
Lamont walks into a straight right hand from Holliday.
Holliday throws a big shot that misses.
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!
A good leg kick by Holliday.
A big right from Holliday misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamont takes one to the side of the head.
Lamont throws the left hand but Holliday avoids the punch easily.
Lamont bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holliday. That's going to slow Lamont down.
Lamont swings for the body but Holliday moves out of range.
Holliday throws a head kick but Lamont moves out of range.
Blaise Lamont is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holliday takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lamont.
Lamont moves out of range as Holliday strikes.
Lamont misses the shot to the body.
Holliday will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Holliday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamont.
Holliday misses with a few strikes there.
Holliday scores with a shot to the body.
Lamont lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holliday circles away quickly and effectively.
Holliday misses with a wild body shot.
Lamont throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamont keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lamont swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lamont. Holliday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lamont throws a lazy right hand but Holliday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holliday connects with a nice looking jab.
Doc Holliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holliday 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.
Holliday connects with a solid leg kick.
Lamont swings for the body but Holliday moves out of range.
Holliday just misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday stuns Lamont with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lamont misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab from Holliday.
Lamont moves out of range as Holliday strikes.
Lamont checks the leg kick nicely there.
Holliday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamont.
A slow jab from Lamont misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont swings for the body but Holliday moves out of range.
Holliday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holliday misses with a combination
letting Lamont counter with a right hand.
Lamont throws a looping overhand right but Holliday ducks down to avoid it.
Holliday staying out of range there.
Lamont slips a straight right by Holliday.
Holliday throws a hook but Lamont avoids it easily.
Holliday lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Blaise Lamont has been cut.
Holliday with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holliday misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lamont. Holliday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holliday lands a nice looking body shot.
Lamont throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holliday.
Lamont displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holliday throws out the jab.
Holliday walks into a stiff left hand from Lamont.
Holliday lands with a hook. Lamont tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holliday is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lamont had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
An inside leg kick from Holliday misses.
Lamont displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holliday throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lamont. Holliday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lamont keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lamont gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lamont struggles to land a body shot inside as Holliday controls his hands.
Lamont tries to work over Holliday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamont is looking to break free of the clinch but Holliday has double underhooks.
Holliday tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lamont's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lamont throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holliday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lamont lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lamont avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holliday tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holliday takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Holliday swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lamont throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Holliday dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blaise Lamont's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lamont swings for the body but Holliday moves out of range.
Holliday motions for Lamont to come forward. Holliday throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doc Holliday seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holliday lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lamont avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holliday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamont.
Lamont throws a jab but it's blocked by Holliday.
Holliday throws a head kick but Lamont moves out of range.
Lamont wants to clinch.
Holliday connects with a body shot that sends Lamont's belly button to the back.
Holliday swings for the body but Lamont moves out of range.
Holliday misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Holliday.
Lamont misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holliday.
A clash of legs there as Lamont blocks the low kick.
Lamont throws a hook but Holliday avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday jabs Lamont to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lamont is looking to wear down Holliday with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Holliday throws a lazy uppercut
and Lamont counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lamont throws a right and a left that Holliday avoids nicely.
Holliday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamont moves away.
Holliday swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holliday moves out of range of the strikes.
Holliday swings for the body but Lamont moves out of range.
Lamont takes a swing at Holliday's ribcage but misses.
Holliday slips under a jab from Lamont.
Holliday missing with a left hand there. Lamont was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for Lamont.
No luck for Holliday with that takedown attempt.
Holliday misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Holliday does no damage.
Holliday throws a body punch but Lamont moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamont scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Holliday connects with a solid leg kick.
Lamont misses with a wild body shot.
Holliday 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.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Holliday. Those never looked like landing.
Lamont checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Holliday tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lamont throws a big shot that misses.
Holliday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamont misses the target.
Holliday slips under a jab from Lamont.
Holliday thows a body shot but no joy.
Holliday takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Holliday just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamont throws a one two combo.
Holliday throws a leg kick but Lamont moved away.
Lamont misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Holliday.
Lamont slips under a jab.
Holliday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamont moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holliday, as that shot connected.
Lamont cracks Holliday with a good jab.
Lamont tries to clinch but Holliday is having none of it.
Lamont connects with a single shot there.
Lamont fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holliday manages to avoid it.
Holliday bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lamont's head.
Holliday rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lamont moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Lamont throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Lamont catches Holliday right on the button with a cross.
Lamont defending well as Holliday loads up on a big left hand.
Holliday throws a jab but it's blocked by Lamont.
Lamont uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holliday.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holliday.
Holliday lands a right hook to the body.
Lamont moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holliday thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lamont slips a straight right by Holliday.
Holliday throws a poor cross that misses
letting Lamont counter with a right hand.
Holliday fails with the takedown
and Lamont counters with a two punch combo.
Lamont throws a looping overhand right but Holliday ducks down to avoid it.
Lamont avoids the body shot from Holliday.
Holliday throws a lazy right hand but Lamont sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lamont defending well as Holliday loads up on a big left hand.
Holliday buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holliday slips under a jab from Lamont.
Lamont moves out of range as Holliday strikes.
Lamont ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holliday moves away.
Holliday tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lamont swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Doc Holliday will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Blaise Lamont's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lamont takes a swing at Holliday's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Holliday misses.
Holliday fails to land with a series of punches.
Lamont tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holliday was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamont.
Holliday looks to land a right hand but Lamont moved out of range.
Lamont scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lamont cracks Holliday with an open hand slap.
A jab from Lamont finds it's way through Holliday's defenses.
Holliday ducks right into an uppercut from Lamont.
Lamont scores with a jab to the body.
Lamont fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holliday looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lamont throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holliday throws a leg kick but Lamont checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Lamont as he connects with a hook.
Lamont displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holliday throws out the jab.
Lamont avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamont loads up on a big right hand but Holliday slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamont moves out of range of the body kick.
Lamont checks a low kick from Holliday.
Holliday moves out of range as Lamont strikes.
Holliday thows a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Holliday coming out on top.
Holliday throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lamont tests Holliday's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holliday takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Holliday moves out of range as Lamont strikes.
Lamont tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holliday was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamont.
Lamont is looking to clinch but Holliday is avoiding it.
A left lands for Lamont.
Holliday fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lamont is out of range.
Lamont lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamont steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holliday.
Holliday throws a lazy head kick
and Lamont counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Holliday moves out of range of the strikes.
Lamont thows a body shot but no joy.
Holliday fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lamont is out of range.
Blaise Lamont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lamont avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lamont moves away from the strike by Holliday.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holliday looks to throw the jab but Lamont is out of range.
Lamont fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holliday manages to avoid it.
Holliday avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holliday fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lamont checks it well.
Holliday lands a nice hook to Lamont's body. Lamont takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lamont slips a straight right by Holliday.
Holliday thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holliday lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Holliday fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lamont is out of range.
Lamont checks the leg kick nicely there.
Holliday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamont.
Holliday throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Lamont there.
Holliday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamont.
Left hook, right uppercut from Holliday.
Holliday scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Holliday.
Holliday lands a jab-cross combination.
Lamont looks to land a combination but Holliday avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lamont. Holliday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lamont avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Holliday misses.
Doc Holliday is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holliday moves away.
Lamont throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holliday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holliday connects with a leg kick. Lamont looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lamont lands with a kick to the ribs.
Holliday throws a lazy right hand but Lamont sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lamont cracks Holliday with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lamont has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holliday.
Lamont throws the left hand but Holliday avoids the punch easily.
Holliday slips a jab and a cross from Lamont.
Lamont moves away from the strike by Holliday.
Holliday digs a good body shot into Lamont's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holliday takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lamont misses with a looping left.
Lamont moves forwards but Holliday connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Holliday lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blaise Lamont showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holliday has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Doc Holliday!
An out of breath and clearly excited Doc Holliday thanked TFP Graphics - Pit Inc for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Santi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braylon Beswicke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beswicke comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kick in the teeth kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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25
183 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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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
18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chris Santi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braylon Beswicke!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santi.
Santi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beswicke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santi was well out of range. Poor timing from Beswicke.
Beswicke lands a leg kick that knocks Santi off balance momentarily.
Jab by Beswicke.
Nice uppercut lands for Beswicke. That snapped Santi's head back.
Santi looks for a takedown but Beswicke sprawls well.
Beswicke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beswicke wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Santi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beswicke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Santi fails with a takedown attempt.
Beswicke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Santi's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beswicke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Santi tries for a takedown but Beswicke circles away easily
and Beswicke counters with a good low kick that Santi was not able to check.
Beswicke lands a high kick!
It looks like Chris Santi has been cut.
Santi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Santi is rocked!
Beswicke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santi in his tracks.
Oh Santi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beswicke throws a head kick but Santi moves out of range.
Santi seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beswicke cracks Santi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Santi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Beswicke finish him?
Beswicke feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Santi sprawling to the canvas! Santi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Beswicke finish him?!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Santi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Santi. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nice body kick there by Beswicke.
Beswicke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beswicke lands a front kick.
Beswicke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Beswicke cracks Santi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Beswicke has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Santi to stand back up!
Beswicke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Santi looks for a takedown but Beswicke sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santi with a poor takedown
and Beswicke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Santi is breathing heavily.
Beswicke connects with the punch.
Santi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beswicke counters with a head kick that drops Santi to the mat! Santi scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beswicke scores with a shot to the body.
Santi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beswicke counters with a leg kick.
Beswicke throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Beswicke lunges at Santi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Santi's hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Beswicke!
Beswicke drops Santi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Santi looks back up at him and smiles so Beswicke waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Beswicke has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beswicke. Beswicke obviously looking to wear him down.
Beswicke jabs at Santi's body.
The crowd cheers as Beswicke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Santi doesn't seem phased though.
Braylon Beswicke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beswicke cracks Santi with a hook to the temple - Santi is on wobbly legs here! Beswicke swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Santi falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Beswicke wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Braylon Beswicke!
Braylon Beswicke managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Skin-Clothes Designing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leighton Matias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus McLoughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matias's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Killing In The Name. McLoughlin has chosen Cadence to Arms as his entrance music. Leighton Matias has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leighton Matias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Angus McLoughlin!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by McLoughlin.
McLoughlin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Leighton Matias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLoughlin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matias throws a sloppy head kick
and McLoughlin counters with a good low kick that Matias was not able to check.
McLoughlin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matias closes the distance but McLoughlin moves to the side
and McLoughlin counters with a good low kick that Matias was not able to check.
McLoughlin blocks a low kick nicely.
McLoughlin misses with a straight right.
Matias 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.
McLoughlin connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLoughlin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Matias has taken the fight to the clinch.
McLoughlin avoiding damage as Matias throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matias throws an elbow but misses.
Matias is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McLoughlin is defending well for now.
Matias with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matias content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLoughlin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Matias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matias tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McLoughlin avoids it.
Matias tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McLoughlin avoids it.
McLoughlin has Matias pressed against the cage.
Matias trying to land knees to the body.
Matias looking to stall.
Matias misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Matias - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Matias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Matias effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLoughlin breaks from the clinch.
Matias moves to clinch but McLoughlin breaks away
and McLoughlin counters with a good low kick that Matias was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matias fails with an attempt to clinch.
McLoughlin throws a nice looking combination but Matias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matias is looking to clinch but McLoughlin is avoiding it.
McLoughlin throws the left hand but Matias avoids the punch easily.
Matias tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McLoughlin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from McLoughlin misses.
McLoughlin lands a jab.
McLoughlin scores with a spinning back kick!
McLoughlin blocks a low kick nicely.
McLoughlin throws a leg kick but Matias sees it coming and moves out of range.
McLoughlin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matias checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good leg kick by McLoughlin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matias is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matias is looking to clinch but McLoughlin is avoiding it.
Matias darts in trying to clinch
and McLoughlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matias tries to close the distance and clinch but McLoughlin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matias checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from McLoughlin.
McLoughlin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matias doesn't manage to clinch there - McLoughlin circles away.
Matias has closed the distance and engaged McLoughlin in a clinch.
Matias blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McLoughlin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McLoughlin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matias blocks it with crossed arms.
McLoughlin avoiding damage as Matias throws knees to the body.
Matias managing to block the knees to the body from McLoughlin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matias scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matias misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McLoughlin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matias has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matias trying to land knees to the body.
Matias misses with an elbow over the top.
McLoughlin working aggressively here.
Matias lands a knee to the body.
Matias tries a knee to the head but McLoughlin blocks it.
McLoughlin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McLoughlin as Matias tries to tie him up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McLoughlin managing to block the knees to the body from Matias.
Matias tries to land knees in the clinch but McLoughlin avoids the damage to the body.
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 Leighton Matias will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McLoughlin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McLoughlin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matias tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLoughlin scores with a hook to the body. Matias takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good shot there by McLoughlin.
Matias tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLoughlin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matias fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matias moves to clinch but McLoughlin breaks away
and McLoughlin counters with a low kick, right behind Matias 's knee.
McLoughlin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McLoughlin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matias is looking to clinch.
McLoughlin gets tackled into the cage by Matias. Matias maintains the clinch.
McLoughlin looking to throw knees to the head but Matias is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matias tries to land knees in the clinch but McLoughlin avoids the damage to the body.
Matias lands a nice knee to the body.
Matias is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McLoughlin is breathing heavily.
Matias lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Angus McLoughlin has been cut.
Matias is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McLoughlin is defending well for now.
Matias lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Matias.
McLoughlin managing to block the knees to the body from Matias.
Matias tries to throw a body punch but McLoughlin avoids it by throwing Matias back against the cage.
Matias is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Matias stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McLoughlin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLoughlin takes an elbow to the temple.
Matias putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McLoughlin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Matias misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McLoughlin.
McLoughlin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Matias content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McLoughlin avoiding damage as Matias throws knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from McLoughlin.
Matias leaning his opponent against the cage.
McLoughlin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matias comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matias trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Matias effectively controlling the action here.
Matias missing with knees to the body.
Matias using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McLoughlin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Leighton Matias has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McLoughlin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matias blocks it with crossed arms.
Matias tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McLoughlin avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matias lands an elbow just above McLoughlin 's eye.
McLoughlin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matias is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McLoughlin is defending well for now.
Matias tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McLoughlin avoids it.
Matias missing with knees to the body.
Matias trying to land knees to the body.
Matias is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McLoughlin is defending well for now.
Matias misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McLoughlin.
McLoughlin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Matias unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matias misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McLoughlin.
Matias misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leighton Matias dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angus McLoughlin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Matias fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matias tries to clinch up but McLoughlin circles away and keeps his distance.
Matias wants to clinch
and McLoughlin counters with a stiff right hand.
Matias tries to clinch there but McLoughlin circles away.
Matias tries to clinch but McLoughlin is having none of it.
Matias doesn't manage to clinch there - McLoughlin circles away.
McLoughlin keeps the fight on the outside.
Matias clinches up against the cage.
Matias putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McLoughlin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of stalling here from Matias.
McLoughlin has had enough of the clinch but Matias keeps him there for the moment.
McLoughlin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matias throws an elbow but it misses.
McLoughlin avoiding damage as Matias throws knees to the body.
McLoughlin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matias landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Matias using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Matias tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McLoughlin avoids it.
Matias gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matias tries to land knees in the clinch but McLoughlin avoids the damage to the body.
Matias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLoughlin can do to turn this around?
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McLoughlin dodges an elbow strike from Matias.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matias throws an elbow that misses.
McLoughlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Matias controls his hands.
McLoughlin avoiding damage as Matias throws knees to the body.
Matias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matias misses with an elbow over the top.
McLoughlin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Angus McLoughlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matias is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Matias lands a good knee to the midsection. McLoughlin won't want to take too many of those.
Matias misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McLoughlin.
Matias using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Matias unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Matias is stalling here.
Matias utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Matias digs a right hand underneath McLoughlin's ribcage. McLoughlin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matias is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McLoughlin takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Matias lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Matias.
McLoughlin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matias missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Matias.
That has opened up Angus McLoughlin's cut even more.
Matias looking to throw knees to the head but McLoughlin is blocking nicely.
McLoughlin trying to stall but Matias improves his position.
Matias tries to land knees in the clinch but McLoughlin avoids the damage to the body.
Matias tries to land knees in the clinch but McLoughlin avoids the damage to the body.
A body shot lands from McLoughlin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLoughlin breaks the clinch.
Matias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leighton Matias is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matias darts in trying to clinch
and McLoughlin counters with a left to the body.
Matias tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matias turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good work by Matias as he checks the leg kick.
Matias avoids the body shot from McLoughlin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matias tries to clinch but McLoughlin moves out of range.
McLoughlin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matias tries to close the distance and clinch but McLoughlin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matias moves in looking to clinch but McLoughlin pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leighton Matias showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matias, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leighton Matias!
Leighton Matias thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Tatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatov comes to the cage accompanied by Superunknown. Cook comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cormega - built for this kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Chris Cook will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Tatov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Cook!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tatov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tatov looks to throw the jab but Cook is out of range.
Tatov clinches.
Tatov is looking to control Cook's arms but Cook gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tatov has his back to the cage.
Cook tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatov's elbow.
Tatov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tatov has clasped his hands together around Cook's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cook is looking for a sweep.
Tatov cracks Cook with a big right hand but Cook just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatov trying to control the action but Cook is working from the bottom.
Tatov 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.
Tatov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tatov misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Tatov crashes against the mat.
Tatov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cook is avoiding damage well.
Tatov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tatov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tatov trying to control the position but Cook is working away.
Tatov tries for a kimura but Cook is defending well.
Tatov trying to control the position but Cook is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Tatov.
Cook sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tatov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tatov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cook defending well though.
Tatov seems to be looking for submissions.
Tatov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cook's thigh. Cook counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tatov won't allow Cook to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatov wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.
Cook controls Tatov momentarily but Tatov frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tatov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tatov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cook works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tatov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tatov throwing strikes but missing.
Tatov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tatov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tatov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cook looking for a sweep. Not yet Cook, not yet.
Tatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cook is keeping the position for now.
Cook wants to sweep but no luck.
Tatov landing with the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cook swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Tatov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cook avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cook misses with a two punch combination.
Tatov misses the shot to the body.
Cook misses with a hook to the body
and Tatov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cook swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tatov misses with a low kick.
Cook misses with an uppercut. Tatov saw that one coming.
Tatov dives in and grabs Cook's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cook pushes down on Tatov's head and hops out.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tatov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tatov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cook tests Tatov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cook connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tatov. Tatov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cook tests Tatov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tatov wants to clinch up but Cook keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Tatov.
Cook lands a nice hook to Tatov's body. Tatov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cook jabs at Tatov's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cook scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatov slips under a jab from Cook.
Cook moves into the clinch.
Tatov working aggressively here.
Tatov prevents a body shot from Cook.
Cook lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook blocking some punches.
Cook lands a shot to the body.
Tatov stalling in the clinch but Cook improves position.
Cook tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tatov avoids it.
Cook lands an uppercut.
Cook throws an elbow that misses.
Cook throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tatov fails to land.
Tatov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tatov backwards.
Cook scores with a shot to the side of Tatov's head.
Cook missing with knees to the body.
Cook working Tatov over with knees to the body.
Tatov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cook working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cook lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tatov is rocked!
Cook tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tatov avoids it.
Cook throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cook putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tatov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Tatov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Cook - that landed with a thud.
Cook comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cook tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tatov avoids it.
Cook lands a body punch.
Cook lands an elbow that stopped Tatov in his tracks for a moment.
Cook has Tatov pressed against the cage. He pushes Tatov back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Cook throws a beautiful elbow that sends Tatov crashing to the floor! Cook piles on the pressure with more strikes! Tatov is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Cook!
Chris Cook is the new super heavyweight champion!
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