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INY Fight Night IX PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evans Deroga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Henderson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evans Deroga!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Deroga. No joy for Henderson on that attempt.
Henderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Deroga tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Henderson is in Deroga's guard.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Deroga has wrist control.
Henderson throwing strikes from guard but Deroga blocks nicely.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Deroga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson slips nicely into half guard.
Deroga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deroga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henderson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deroga's head.
Henderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Henderson wants to free his trapped foot but Deroga is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Henderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Henderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Deroga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henderson.
Henderson thows a huge punch but Deroga dodges it nicely.
Henderson is working for a kimura but Deroga is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deroga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Henderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Deroga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henderson.
Deroga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henderson.
Henderson throwing shots but Deroga is blocking nicely.
Henderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Deroga defending well though.
Henderson thows a huge punch but Deroga dodges it nicely.
Deroga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henderson is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is pressing down on Deroga's thigh, looking to free his foot. Deroga is holding on for now.
Henderson throwing shots but Deroga is blocking nicely.
Deroga is refusing to be controlled, as Henderson sits in half guard.
Deroga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henderson.
Henderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Deroga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deroga keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deroga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henderson.
Henderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Henderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Deroga wants to get back to his feet.
Deroga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Henderson.
Henderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Deroga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deroga is trying to get back to full guard.
Henderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Henderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Henderson tries for a takedown but Deroga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Deroga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Henderson has clasped his hands together around Deroga's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Henderson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Deroga is working to avoid the ground and pound but Henderson connects with a decent elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Deroga can do anything to dispel that myth.
Deroga on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Henderson is working Deroga over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deroga is not content to let Henderson control the position.
Deroga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Deroga defending against the ground and pound.
Henderson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Henderson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Henderson crashes against the mat.
Henderson trying to control the action but Deroga is working from the bottom.
Henderson throws a strike aimed at the side of Deroga's head but Deroga avoids it well.
Max Henderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henderson lands a few punches from side control.
Henderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Henderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Deroga avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Henderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Deroga is trying to escape and Henderson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Deroga is forced to tap! Nice work there by Henderson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Henderson!
Max Henderson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Skull Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mookie Magaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magaba is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Three Days Grace - Animal I Have Become . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skull Crash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mookie Magaba!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crash scores with a body shot.
Crash throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magaba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magaba shoots in and bounces Crash off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Magaba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Magaba looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magaba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mookie Magaba wasn't active enough on the ground.
Magaba avoids the body shot from Crash.
Crash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crash gets caught flat footed, as Magaba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Crash controls Magaba momentarily but Magaba frees himself.
Magaba advances to half guard.
Crash is looking to control Magaba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crash avoid being mounted?
Crash keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magaba decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Magaba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magaba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crash.
Skull Crash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Crash as he connects with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Magaba!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Crash misses.
Crash circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crash defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magaba.
Magaba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magaba shoots in looking for a takedown. Crash tries to sprawl out of it but Magaba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crash manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Skull Crash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mookie Magaba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Crash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magaba drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Magaba stopping the sweep attempt from Crash.
Magaba is looking to work some ground and pound but Crash has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magaba passes Crash's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Magaba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crash has managed to free his arm - good work.
Magaba seems to be working for a kimura but Crash defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magaba thows a huge punch but Crash dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mookie Magaba dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Magaba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magaba shoots in looking for a takedown. Crash tries to sprawl out of it but Magaba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crash manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Magaba throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Crash counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Magaba throws a combination that misses
and Crash counters with a right hand to the body.
Magaba drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Magaba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crash works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magaba looking to pass the guard.
Crash tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magaba gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash lands a jab.
Magaba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crash sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magaba somewhat.
Crash swats away the attempt to clinch by Magaba.
Magaba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crash holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Crash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magaba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crash sprawls well. Crash wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magaba gets slowly back to his feet.
Skull Crash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mookie Magaba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magaba fails to land the takedown.
Magaba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crash is fending him off so far but Magaba persists. Nope, Crash circles away and we're back to standing.
Crash lands a nice shot to the body.
Magaba shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Magaba showed some decent athleticism there.
Crash trying to hold on to Magaba's head to control him but Magaba postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaba decides to stand up.
Magaba misses with a double jab.
Magaba shoots in and bounces Crash off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Magaba slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magaba advances position into side control!
Crash regains half guard, as Magaba was trying to land strikes.
Crash is defending against the submission attempts here by Magaba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mookie Magaba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as Crash checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Magaba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crash.
Crash jabs Magaba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crash changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magaba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crash getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crash is looking to wear down Magaba with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magaba has his takedown stuffed
letting Crash counter with a right hand.
Crash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crash displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magaba.
Magaba misses with a low kick.
Magaba shoots in looking for a takedown. Crash tries to sprawl out of it but Magaba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crash manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Skull Crash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mookie Magaba.
Crash throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Skull Crash is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magaba manages to avoid it.
Crash cracks a nice hook into Magaba's ribs.
Magaba looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Crash wants to control but Magaba is keeping busy.
Crash wants to get back to full guard but Magaba has mounted him!
Poor strikes thrown by Magaba there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaba looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Magaba thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Magaba misses with a head shot.
Magaba looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skull Crash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mookie Magaba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Magaba winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mookie Magaba!
Mookie Magaba decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane Chojacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cooper Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: bobaflex bury me with my guns on. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Shane Chojacki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cooper Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chojacki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chojacki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thompson.
Chojacki fails with a takedown attempt.
Chojacki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thompson wants to control but Chojacki is keeping busy.
Chojacki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Chojacki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chojacki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Chojacki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shane Chojacki has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Chojacki drives through with a takedown into Thompson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Chojacki from controlling successfully.
Thompson being controlled here, momentarily.
Chojacki trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shane Chojacki wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Thompson tries to sprawl but Chojacki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thompson is looking to improve his position.
Thompson wants to control but Chojacki is keeping busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
Chojacki is controlling the pace.
Chojacki wants to pass the guard but Thompson is defending well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chojacki forces Thompson back against the cage and clinches.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chojacki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chojacki blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chojacki is able to avoid easily.
Thompson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chojacki at a distance.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson throws a wild body kick that Chojacki sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Chojacki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chojacki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thompson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chojacki happy to just control the position for now.
Chojacki wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
Chojacki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thompson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thompson is not content to let Chojacki control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to escape but Chojacki is in control.
Chojacki controls the position.
Chojacki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thompson tries to bench press Chojacki off him but Chojacki keeps the position.
Chojacki is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chojacki is working Thompson over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chojacki landing a few strikes.
An elbow from Chojacki crashes against the mat.
Chojacki happy to just control the position for now.
Chojacki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chojacki throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Thompson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Chojacki prevents Thompson from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chojacki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chojacki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chojacki looking to control but Thompson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chojacki working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Chojacki dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Chojacki tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shane Chojacki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson lands a high kick!
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson slaps away a takedown attempt from Chojacki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thompson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chojacki's guard.
Chojacki is pulling down on Thompson's head to control his posture.
Chojacki has a closed guard, preventing Thompson from standing up.
Chojacki kicks Thompson off and gets to his feet.
Chojacki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thompson as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to sprawl but Chojacki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chojacki not doing much here.
Cooper Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shane Chojacki wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chojacki checks a leg kick.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Chojacki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chojacki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson looks for a takedown but Chojacki sprawls well.
Thompson throws a head kick but Chojacki moves out of range.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chojacki.
Thompson gets caught napping as Chojacki dives in and scores a takedown. Thompson manages to retain guard.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chojacki stops Thompson from standing up.
Chojacki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Chojacki tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shane Chojacki has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson slaps away a takedown attempt from Chojacki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Chojacki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chojacki moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.
Chojacki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Thompson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chojacki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chojacki was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Shane Chojacki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cooper Thompson.
I think Chojacki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Chojacki!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Humberto Montes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gallagher's choice of entrance music: Bloods & Crips - Steady Dippin. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Humberto Montes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montes tries to bum rush Gallagher with a series of wild strikes but Gallagher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montes misses with a double jab
and Gallagher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frank Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montes blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Montes.
Gallagher drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Montes is trying to improve his position.
Gallagher just content to control the position.
Gallagher cracks Montes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher working the strikes but Montes uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Montes tries to kick Gallagher off but Gallagher keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gallagher trying to pass the guard but Montes defending well.
Montes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gallagher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gallagher's back!
Gallagher manages to reverse the position and now he's in Montes's guard. Nice work there by Gallagher.
Gallagher's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Montes looking for a guillotine here but Gallagher defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montes is trying to keep Gallagher in close.
Montes working a defensive guard but Gallagher passes into half guard.
Gallagher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Montes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Montes is trying to stand back up but Gallagher is controlling him
Gallagher moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Montes.
Montes is looking to regain half guard here but Gallagher keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montes is not content to let Gallagher control the position.
A lull in the action here as Gallagher stalls from top position.
Gallagher in side control lands a decent elbow.
Montes is trying to control Gallagher's posture but Gallagher avoids it.
Gallagher landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gallagher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montes keeps working.
Montes wants to control but Gallagher postures up.
Gallagher lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Who's going to make the next move?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gallagher in side control, throwing shots but Montes defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Gallagher dominated that round.
That's time! Montes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Montes stuffs the takedown attempt from Gallagher. Gallagher gets slowly back to his feet.
Montes scores with a shot to the body.
Gallagher shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Montes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gallagher tries to score with some ground and pound. Montes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gallagher looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Montes is avoiding damage well.
Gallagher taking a break here but Montes is having none of it and regains half guard.
Gallagher passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gallagher working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montes is bucking up trying to escape but Gallagher cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gallagher in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gallagher pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Montes really wants to buck Gallagher off and get back to his feet.
BOOM! Gallagher connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Montes tries to lock up and control but Gallagher gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gallagher unloading with bombs!
Gallagher looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gallagher lands with some strikes.
BOOM! Gallagher connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gallagher fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gallagher scoring with strikes but Montes is staying in there.
Montes taking shots to the head.
Montes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gallagher working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montes tries to lock up and control but Gallagher gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Montes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Montes wants to control but Gallagher is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gallagher cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Frank Gallagher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gallagher landing strikes, looking to finish!
Montes is trying to escape the mount.
Gallagher avoids the attempt from Montes to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gallagher raining down shots from the mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gallagher cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallagher can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Montes is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Gallagher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Montes stuffs the takedown attempt from Gallagher. Gallagher gets slowly back to his feet.
Gallagher misses with a wild body shot.
Gallagher looks to throw the jab but Montes is out of range.
Montes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gallagher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Montes circles away.
Gallagher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montes.
A combination from Montes does no damage.
A slow jab from Gallagher misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gallagher wants to pass the guard but Montes is defending well.
Gallagher working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Montes's thigh. Montes counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Montes looking to control.
Gallagher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Montes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Montes is keeping the position for now.
Gallagher trying to move into half guard but instead Montes has managed to sweep!
Gallagher looking for a sweep. Not yet Gallagher, not yet.
Gallagher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Montes's guard.
Gallagher tries to free his leg and advance position but Montes is retaining full guard.
Montes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gallagher trying to control but Montes is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Frank Gallagher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Frank Gallagher wasn't active enough on the ground.
Montes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Montes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gallagher circles away quickly and effectively.
Humberto Montes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Montes gets caught flat footed, as Gallagher shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Gallagher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gallagher has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Gallagher!
Frank Gallagher thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Coldcutts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wlodzimierz Gaszewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaszewski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metallica - Fuel kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Coldcutts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wlodzimierz Gaszewski!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coldcutts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coldcutts has a takedown stuffed.
Coldcutts has closed the distance and engaged Gaszewski in a clinch.
Coldcutts tries to pull guard but Gaszewski holds him up against the cage and eventually Coldcutts drops back down to his feet.
Gaszewski misses with an elbow strike.
Coldcutts working hard to break the clinch.
Gaszewski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Coldcutts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gaszewski avoids it.
Gaszewski lands an elbow inside that Coldcutts shrugs off.
It looks like Reggie Coldcutts has been cut.
Gaszewski misses with an elbow over the top.
Coldcutts avoids the elbow strike from Gaszewski, against the cage.
Coldcutts blocks an elbow strike from Gaszewski.
Coldcutts wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Coldcutts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaszewski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gaszewski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gaszewski misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gaszewski throws an elbow but misses.
Coldcutts blocks an elbow strike from Gaszewski.
Coldcutts looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaszewski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Coldcutts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gaszewski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Coldcutts moves into the clinch.
Coldcutts dodges an elbow strike from Gaszewski.
Gaszewski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gaszewski as Coldcutts tries to tie him up.
Coldcutts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gaszewski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Coldcutts instigates a clinch.
Coldcutts avoids the elbow strike from Gaszewski, against the cage.
Gaszewski gets underhooks to prevent Coldcutts's takedown attempt.
Coldcutts wants to take the fight to the mat but Gaszewski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gaszewski lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaszewski throws an elbow that misses.
Coldcutts wants a takedown.
Gaszewski misses with an elbow over the top.
Coldcutts avoids a wild elbow strike from Gaszewski.
Coldcutts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gaszewski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Coldcutts takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaszewski throws an elbow that misses.
Coldcutts blocks an elbow strike.
Gaszewski lands a nice elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Coldcutts wants a takedown.
Coldcutts blocks the elbow strike.
Coldcutts blocks the elbow strike.
Coldcutts blocks an elbow strike from Gaszewski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaszewski misses with an elbow over the top.
Coldcutts blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gaszewski throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gaszewski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Coldcutts's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gaszewski throws an elbow but misses.
Coldcutts tries to pull guard but Gaszewski holds him up against the cage and eventually Coldcutts drops back down to his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gaszewski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Coldcutts's brow.
Coldcutts is trying to drag Gaszewski to the mat but Gaszewski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Coldcutts is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gaszewski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gaszewski misses with an elbow over the top.
Gaszewski throws an elbow but it misses.
Gaszewski throws an elbow that misses.
Gaszewski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coldcutts's defenses.
Coldcutts blocks the elbow strike.
Gaszewski pushes off an throws an elbow but Coldcutts leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gaszewski throws an elbow that misses.
Coldcutts avoids the elbow strike from Gaszewski, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaszewski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coldcutts blocks an elbow strike from Gaszewski.
Coldcutts blocks an elbow strike.
Coldcutts drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gaszewski lands a damaging elbow.
Coldcutts can't break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gaszewski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Coldcutts's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coldcutts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaszewski pushes Coldcutts up against the cage in a clinch.
Gaszewski lands an elbow inside.
Gaszewski throws an elbow but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice elbow from Gaszewski.
Coldcutts takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Gaszewski.
Coldcutts is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gaszewski throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wlodzimierz Gaszewski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Coldcutts'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.
Gaszewski throws a series of punches but Coldcutts avoids them all with ease.
Coldcutts takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Coldcutts has Gaszewski up against the cage in a clinch.
Wlodzimierz Gaszewski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gaszewski is pressed up against the cage. Coldcutts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gaszewski down to the mat. Gaszewski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gaszewski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coldcutts circles away quickly and effectively.
Coldcutts moves into the clinch.
Gaszewski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Coldcutts blocks an elbow strike from Gaszewski.
Coldcutts breaks from the clinch.
Gaszewski avoids the head kick by Coldcutts.
Coldcutts closes the distance and clinches.
Gaszewski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Coldcutts dodges an elbow strike from Gaszewski.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gaszewski throws an elbow but misses.
Gaszewski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gaszewski keeps control of Coldcutts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaszewski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gaszewski lands a damaging elbow.
Coldcutts tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Coldcutts's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gaszewski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Coldcutts tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gaszewski just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Coldcutts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coldcutts fails to pull guard.
Gaszewski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gaszewski pushes off an throws an elbow but Coldcutts leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gaszewski lands a nice uppercut.
Coldcutts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gaszewski is defending well for now.
Gaszewski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Coldcutts blocks an elbow strike from Gaszewski.
Gaszewski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coldcutts's defenses.
Coldcutts takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gaszewski throws an elbow but misses.
Gaszewski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Coldcutts blocks an elbow strike.
Coldcutts is looking to control Gaszewski's arms but Gaszewski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Coldcutts has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coldcutts manages to pull guard.
Gaszewski stops Coldcutts from standing up.
Gaszewski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaszewski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coldcutts is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaszewski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Wlodzimierz Gaszewski wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gaszewski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaszewski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reggie Coldcutts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaszewski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaszewski gets a clinch.
Gaszewski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Coldcutts tries to break free but Gaszewski pushes him back against the cage.
Gaszewski lands an elbow inside that Coldcutts shrugs off.
Coldcutts avoids the elbow strike from Gaszewski, against the cage.
Gaszewski misses with an elbow over the top.
Coldcutts has Gaszewski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gaszewski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gaszewski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Coldcutts avoids a wild elbow strike from Gaszewski.
Coldcutts is trying to drag Gaszewski to the mat but Gaszewski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice elbow from Gaszewski.
Coldcutts dodges an elbow strike from Gaszewski.
Gaszewski throws an elbow but it misses.
Gaszewski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Coldcutts is trying to pull guard but Gaszewski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gaszewski lands an elbow that stopped Coldcutts in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaszewski lands an elbow inside that Coldcutts shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gaszewski throws an elbow but misses.
Coldcutts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gaszewski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jab by Gaszewski.
Wlodzimierz Gaszewski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaszewski throws a nice looking combination but Coldcutts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coldcutts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gaszewski misses with a looping right.
Coldcutts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaszewski jabs Coldcutts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaszewski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gaszewski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Coldcutts needs to keep his hands up - Gaszewski had a free shot at his head there.
Reggie Coldcutts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gaszewski misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wlodzimierz Gaszewski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Reggie Coldcutts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gaszewski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Coldcutts clinches up with Gaszewski and pushes him back against the cage.
Gaszewski throws an elbow but it misses.
Coldcutts blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gaszewski throws an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Gaszewski.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gaszewski throws an elbow but misses.
Coldcutts has had enough of the clinch but Gaszewski keeps him there for the moment.
Gaszewski has Coldcutts pressed against the cage, preventing Coldcutts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Coldcutts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gaszewski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Coldcutts drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gaszewski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Coldcutts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gaszewski prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Coldcutts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coldcutts blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaszewski lands an elbow just above Coldcutts 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaszewski lands an elbow inside that Coldcutts shrugs off.
Gaszewski lands a nice elbow.
Coldcutts blocks an elbow strike from Gaszewski.
Gaszewski lands a damaging elbow.
Reggie Coldcutts's cut is getting worse.
Gaszewski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gaszewski throws an elbow but misses.
Gaszewski lands an elbow just above Coldcutts 's eye.
Coldcutts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Coldcutts drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gaszewski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Coldcutts takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gaszewski lands an elbow inside that Coldcutts shrugs off.
Gaszewski throws an elbow that misses.
Coldcutts tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gaszewski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coldcutts's defenses.
Nice elbow from Gaszewski.
Coldcutts blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaszewski lands an elbow inside.
Coldcutts wants a takedown but no success here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaszewski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Coldcutts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gaszewski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gaszewski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gaszewski pushes off an throws an elbow but Coldcutts leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gaszewski.
Gaszewski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Coldcutts is rocked!
Gaszewski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coldcutts's defenses.
Oh Coldcutts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coldcutts is pressed against the cage. Gaszewski pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Coldcutts! Two more big strikes from Gaszewski and Coldcutts crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Wlodzimierz Gaszewski!
Our winner, Wlodzimierz Gaszewski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wally Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Tinsdell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tinsdell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Left Behind" by Slipknot kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wally Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Tinsdell!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butcher lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Anthony Tinsdell has been cut.
Tinsdell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Butcher as he jumps to the side.
Butcher scores with a push kick.
Butcher scoring well with a low kick there.
Butcher fails to land with a series of punches.
Butcher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Butcher tries a low kick but Tinsdell avoids it.
Tinsdell blocks a head kick by Butcher.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butcher throws a series of punches but Tinsdell moves out of range.
Butcher fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tinsdell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Butcher lands with a slapping head kick.
Butcher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tinsdell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Butcher defends it nicely.
Tinsdell shoots for a double leg takedown but Butcher sprawls well. He's pushed Tinsdell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wally Butcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Tinsdell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinsdell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Butcher defends it nicely.
Wally Butcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Butcher misses with a hook. Tinsdell ducked under it nicely.
Butcher misses with a body kick.
Butcher throws a head kick but Tinsdell moves out of range.
Tinsdell dives in and grabs Butcher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Butcher pushes down on Tinsdell's head and hops out.
Tinsdell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Butcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tinsdell blocks a head kick by Butcher.
Butcher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tinsdell shoots in looking for a takedown but Butcher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tinsdell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Butcher bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tinsdell's head backwards.
Butcher lands a jab to the nose.
Tinsdell is trying desperately to land a takedown but Butcher is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tinsdell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinsdell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Butcher as he avoids it easily.
Tinsdell shoots in looking for a takedown but Butcher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tinsdell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tinsdell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Butcher but Butcher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tinsdell shoots in for a takedown but Butcher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tinsdell looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butcher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Butcher lands a big head kick that sends Tinsdell tumbling to the mat! Butcher takes a step backwards and waves Tinsdell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tinsdell is rocked!
Tinsdell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tinsdell is still on wobbly legs! Can Butcher finish him?
Butcher tries a head kick but it misses.
Butcher throws a series of punches but Tinsdell moves out of range.
Butcher seems to be stalking Tinsdell here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Tinsdell drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wally Butcher!
Wally Butcher decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Flanagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flanagan has chosen Saigon - Letter To Omnipotent as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Flanagan!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flanagan works Frazier's body with a nice hook.
Frazier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Flanagan checks it well.
Flanagan swings for the body but Frazier moves out of range.
Frazier is looking to score with low kicks.
Flanagan misses with a straight right.
A clash of legs there as Flanagan blocks the low kick.
Frazier tries to clinch up but Flanagan circles away and keeps his distance.
Frazier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Flanagan is predictable there
and Frazier counters with a solid body kick.
Flanagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flanagan misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Flanagan misses
and Frazier comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Flanagan stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Frazier is on him like rabid pit bull! Flanagan slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Frazier!
Joe Frazier very nearly forgot to thank BioPharm Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamar Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Freak on a Leash as his entrance music. Shamar Jackson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jeremy Lin's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Lin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shamar Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Lin misses with a leg kick.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lin swivels and escapes.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Jeremy Lin has been cut.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Lin.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lin keeps working.
Jackson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lin is trying to escape and Jackson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lin is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jackson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shamar Jackson!
A victorious Shamar Jackson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasem Muang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Kirkland comes to the cage accompanied by Ludacris - Act A Fool. Muang has chosen Ding Lan as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Van Kirkland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kasem Muang!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Kirkland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland throws a predictable looking body shot
and Muang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Van Kirkland's knee momentarily.
Muang takes one to the side of the head.
Van Kirkland missing with a left hand there. Muang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Kirkland tries a low kick but Muang avoids it.
Muang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Kirkland is able to avoid easily.
Van Kirkland throws out a leg kick but Muang moves out of range and Van Kirkland only half commits.
Muang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Muang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Van Kirkland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kasem Muang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Kirkland's calf.
Muang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Kirkland.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Kirkland, right into the meat.
Muang looks to land a body kick but Van Kirkland moved away.
Van Kirkland misses with a head kick.
Muang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Kirkland throws a chopping leg kick but Muang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Kirkland tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Kirkland wants to slow Muang down by chopping away at his legs.
Muang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Van Kirkland.
Muang throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Kirkland counters with a leg kick.
Muang cracks the inside of Van Kirkland's front leg.
Muang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Van Kirkland throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick but Muang moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Kirkland.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Muang checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Kirkland.
Muang thumps Van Kirkland with a low kick.
Muang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Kirkland can pounce on him.
A low kick from Muang misses
and Van Kirkland counters with a low kick, right behind Muang 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Kirkland misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muang blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Kirkland scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Muang checks a leg kick nicely.
Muang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Kirkland avoids a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Van Kirkland.
A bone on bone clash there as Muang blocks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Kirkland blocks the body kick.
Muang takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Kirkland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muang.
Muang moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Muang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Kirkland throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muang.
Van Kirkland blocks the body kick.
Van Kirkland looks to land a body kick but Muang moved away.
Muang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Kirkland checks a leg kick.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick that knocks Muang off balance momentarily.
Van Kirkland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muang misses with a low kick.
Muang moves out of range of the body kick from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland is looking to slow Muang down with leg kicks.
Van Kirkland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Kirkland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muang was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a jab but it's blocked by Muang.
Van Kirkland scores with a head kick.
Muang looks for the body kick but Van Kirkland saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland checks a leg kick.
Van Kirkland tries to land a leg kick but Muang saw it coming and moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Kirkland. Muang shrugs it off though.
Van Kirkland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Kirkland looks to land a left hand but Muang moved out of range nicely.
Van Kirkland blocks a head kick by Muang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Muang thuds his shin into the meat of Van Kirkland's side.
Muang throws a leg kick but Van Kirkland moved away.
Muang throws a wild body kick that Van Kirkland sees coming a mile off.
Van Kirkland is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muang throws a push kick but Van Kirkland slaps the foot to one side.
Muang throws a leg kick
and Van Kirkland counters with a nice body shot.
Muang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Muang throws a head kick that Van Kirkland semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Van Kirkland dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Kirkland. Muang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muang misses with a body kick.
Van Kirkland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muang.
Van Kirkland misses with a leg kick.
Van Kirkland buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Muang 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.
Muang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Kirkland is looking to chop away at Muang's legs.
Muang misses with a head kick.
Muang misses with a kick to the body.
Muang on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Van Kirkland throws a low kick but it's checked well by Muang.
Van Kirkland tries to land a leg kick but Muang saw it coming and moves away.
Van Kirkland throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Kirkland misses with a body shot.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Van Kirkland will feel that in the morning.
Muang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland connects with a leg kick. Muang looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A low kick from Van Kirkland misses
and Muang counters with a body kick.
Muang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Kirkland sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Van Kirkland checks the leg kick nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Muang misses with a kick to the body.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Van Kirkland there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Muang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Kirkland's sensitive parts.
Muang has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Van Kirkland.
Muang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Kirkland checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Van Kirkland misses.
Muang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Kirkland checks it well.
Good leg kick by Van Kirkland there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Muang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Kirkland attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muang throws a body kick that misses.
Van Kirkland throws a low kick but Muang avoids it.
Muang throws a head kick that misses.
Muang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muang misses with a body kick.
Van Kirkland works Muang's body with a nice hook.
Muang bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Van Kirkland throws a body punch but Muang moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland cracks the inside of Muang's front leg.
Van Kirkland will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Muang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muang misses with an attempted mid kick.
That kick from Muang tenderised Van Kirkland's leg. Van Kirkland is trying to keep his angry face on.
Muang fakes the leg kick and cracks Van Kirkland in the body.
Muang tried to score with a low kick but Van Kirkland checks it.
Van Kirkland 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.
Muang fakes the leg kick and cracks Van Kirkland in the body.
Muang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Kirkland takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Kirkland tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy body kick from Muang
and Van Kirkland counters with an inside leg kick.
Muang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Muang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Kirkland - that will leave a mark!
Van Kirkland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good work by Muang as he checks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Kirkland bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Muang's head backwards.
Van Kirkland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muang.
Van Kirkland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Muang checks a leg kick.
Van Kirkland lands a front kick.
Muang throws a push kick but Van Kirkland slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Kirkland tries to keep at a distance but Muang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muang is looking to control Van Kirkland's arms but Van Kirkland gets an underhook and turns him. Now Muang has his back to the cage.
Van Kirkland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Van Kirkland dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Muang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Kirkland moves out of range of the body kick.
Muang misses with a head kick.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick but Muang moves out of range.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick
and Muang counters with a solid body kick.
Muang throws a head kick that misses.
Muang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Muang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Muang throws a sloppy head kick and Van Kirkland moves out of range easily.
Van Kirkland blocks the body kick.
Muang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Kirkland moves away.
Muang takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Kirkland attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Muang avoids a kick to the body.
Van Kirkland goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
Muang throws a head kick that misses.
Van Kirkland delivers a nice body kick.
Van Kirkland chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muang throws a head kick that misses.
Van Kirkland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Muang.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick that is checked
and Muang counters with a slapping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Kirkland checks a leg kick.
Van Kirkland slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Muang throws a head kick that misses.
Van Kirkland tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Muang.
Muang looks for the body kick but Van Kirkland saw that one coming.
Van Kirkland fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Muang checks it well.
Muang blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland blocks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Muang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Kirkland misses with an uppercut. Muang saw that one coming.
Muang tries to score with a low kick but Van Kirkland moves his leg out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Kirkland lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Muang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Muang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Muang throws a leg kick which misses Van Kirkland's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Kirkland tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Kirkland misses with a kick to the body.
Muang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Kirkland's calf.
Van Kirkland throws a chopping leg kick but Muang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but Muang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Van Kirkland tries to work over Muang's front leg with a kick but Muang checks it.
Muang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Kirkland throws a low kick, looking for Muang's leg but Muang calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muang misses with a body kick.
Van Kirkland scores with a push kick.
Van Kirkland throws a solid leg kick but Muang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick that misses.
Muang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Kirkland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muang tries to land a front kick but Van Kirkland steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Muang throws a head kick but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muang.
Muang throws a front kick that sends Van Kirkland stumbling back into the cage.
Muang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Kirkland.
Muang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Horrible takedown by Van Kirkland or perhaps it was just good defense by Muang which made him look bad.
Van Kirkland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muang misses with a kick to the body
and Van Kirkland counters with a body kick.
Van Kirkland attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muang.
Muang ducks under a wild hook from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Kirkland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Kirkland misses with a leg kick.
Muang looks to land a body kick but Van Kirkland moved away.
Van Kirkland misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Muang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Muang lands with a kick to the temple. Van Kirkland shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Van Kirkland throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Van Kirkland clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Muang avoids the head kick by Van Kirkland.
Good work by Van Kirkland as he checks the leg kick.
Van Kirkland misses with a looping right.
Muang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Kirkland fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Muang is out of range.
A head kick misses from Muang.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Kirkland. That's going to slow Muang down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Kirkland lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Muang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Muang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Kirkland connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
Van Kirkland swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
A big right from Van Kirkland misses.
Van Kirkland pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Muang misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muang misses with the body kick
and Van Kirkland counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Van Kirkland blocks the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Van Kirkland. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a push kick but Muang slaps the foot to one side.
Muang scoring well with a low kick there.
Muang checks a leg kick nicely.
Muang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but Muang moved away.
Van Kirkland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Muang takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Van Kirkland cracks the inside of Muang's front leg.
Muang misses with a head kick.
Van Kirkland feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Muang's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muang blocks a head kick by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland lands with a slapping head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Muang blocks the leg kick.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but Muang moved away.
Good leg kick by Muang there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muang looks for the body kick but Van Kirkland saw that one coming.
Muang is looking to chop away at Van Kirkland's legs.
Muang tried to score with a low kick but Van Kirkland checks it.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick
and Muang counters with a big head kick but Van Kirkland shrugs it off.
Muang checks the leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Muang
and Van Kirkland finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Muang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Kirkland misses with a hook.
Crunch! Van Kirkland slams his shin into Muang's torso.
Muang is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muang misses with a leg kick
and Van Kirkland counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Kirkland thows a body shot but no joy.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Kirkland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muang. Muang obviously looking to wear him down.
Muang misses with a body kick.
Van Kirkland throws a low kick but it's checked well by Muang.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muang.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses.
Muang gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Van Kirkland finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Muang keeps Van Kirkland at a distance using the push kick.
Muang throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Muang is predictable there
and Van Kirkland counters with a thumping low kick.
Van Kirkland misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Muang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muang looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Kirkland is just out of range.
Van Kirkland moves out of range of the body kick from Muang.
Van Kirkland scores with the left hand. Muang knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Kirkland throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Muang throws a leg kick but Van Kirkland checks it.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Kirkland misses with a looping left.
Muang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Kirkland blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Van Kirkland had his way with Kasem Muang in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Muang tries to land a front kick but Van Kirkland steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Muang throws a sloppy head kick and Van Kirkland moves out of range easily.
Muang gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Van Kirkland counters with an outside leg kick.
Good work by Muang as he checks the leg kick.
Muang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Kirkland can pounce on him.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick
and Muang counters with an outside leg kick.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
Muang throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Van Kirkland counters with an inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland throws a solid leg kick but Muang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Kirkland.
Muang blocks a head kick by Van Kirkland.
A lazy body kick from Muang
and Van Kirkland counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Van Kirkland has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muang.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses.
Van Kirkland swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Muang blocks a low kick nicely.
Muang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van Kirkland misses the jab.
Muang scores with a nice body kick.
Van Kirkland tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but Muang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Van Kirkland throws an overhand right that lands on Muang's shoulder, as Muang tries to avoid the shot.
Van Kirkland tries to work over Muang's front leg with a kick but Muang checks it.
Muang throws a wild body kick that Van Kirkland sees coming a mile off.
Van Kirkland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Muang avoids it really well and circles away.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Van Kirkland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muang.
Kasem Muang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Kirkland checks a leg kick.
Muang throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muang.
Van Kirkland motions for Muang to come forward. Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muang throws a body kick the misses
and Van Kirkland counters with a thumping low kick.
Muang throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Kirkland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Kirkland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Muang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A cross from Van Kirkland lands.
Van Kirkland feints and as Muang raises his hands in defense, Van Kirkland changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Kirkland wanted to stand there but Muang had control of the position.
Muang has his hands on Van Kirkland's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Van Kirkland connects with a leg kick. Muang looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body kick from Muang.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick that knocks Muang off balance momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Van Kirkland.
Muang misses with a body kick.
Muang tries a head kick but it misses.
Muang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Kirkland throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but Muang sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Kirkland misses with a straight left.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Muang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Muang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Kirkland counters with a head kick.
A head kick from Van Kirkland lands but Muang takes it in his stride.
Van Kirkland plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Muang throws the kick towards the body but Van Kirkland avoids it.
Muang throws a leg kick
and Van Kirkland finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick 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!
Van Kirkland misses with a looping left.
Van Kirkland feints and then cracks Muang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Muang down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That kick from Van Kirkland tenderised Muang's leg. Muang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Kirkland throws a front kick that sends Muang stumbling back into the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Kirkland.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Van Kirkland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Kirkland, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Van Kirkland!
Vladimir Van Kirkland retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Vladimir Van Kirkland thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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